{"id":5364,"date":"2022-03-22T11:19:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T11:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeprime.co.uk\/?p=5364"},"modified":"2023-07-04T13:38:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T13:38:06","slug":"what-size-kitchen-bin-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeprime.co.uk\/what-size-kitchen-bin-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Kitchen Bin Do I Need? Are Larger Ones Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A bin isn’t the most exciting thing in your kitchen, but that doesn’t make it less essential. Just having a kitchen bin isn’t enough. To make your kitchen practical, you need to get the right size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your bin is too small, you’ll have to empty it frequently. Too large, and it will take up a lot of space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To answer “what size kitchen bin do I need?” we will look at the different sizes and types of storage and consider everything to find the right bin that will work correctly in your kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kitchen bins are measured in litres (L)<\/strong> which is how much waste volume they can hold. You’ll find bins measuring from four litres for food waste and large freestanding units up to 120 litres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll also need to consider their physical dimensions and how they will fit where you will put them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three categories that most kitchen bins<\/a> fall into. The best type for you will come down to personal preference, the available space and whether you’re adding to an existing kitchen or putting together a new layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freestanding bins are the most common<\/strong> and come in an extensive range of sizes and designs. A freestanding bin has a single bucket that you’ll use with garbage bags to keep the mess contained and allow for easy removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smaller households<\/strong>\u00a0that don’t produce a lot of waste will find that a smaller design of around the\u00a030-litre size<\/strong>\u00a0is probably sufficient. If you’re short on space in your kitchen, look for a slimline design with a smaller than standard footprint. These compact bins are ideal, although they require regular waste disposal, unlike bigger options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medium-sized households will typically need about a 50-litre<\/strong> capacity. Larger homes might need a freestanding unit bigger than 60 litres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recycling bins have\u00a0separate compartments<\/strong>\u00a0that allow you to\u00a0neatly separate your waste<\/a>\u00a0without using and storing different containers in your kitchen. A kitchen recycling bin will typically hold around 60 litres of waste in total. They come divided into two or three compartments, which might need removing more often depending on your production of the specific type of waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Larger homes can use multiple single bins<\/strong> to make a recycling area. This has many benefits over dumping the rubbish together in one larger bin and sorting it outside at the wheelie bin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nDifferent Kinds of Kitchen Bins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Freestanding Single Bins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freestanding Recycling Bins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n