Bin sizes

1100 Litre Wheelie Bin

The largest everyday commercial wheelie bin — about 14–18 bags. For restaurants, hotels, retail and offices with the space to store it.

The 1100 litre wheelie bin is the largest bin most high-street and office sites will ever need. It holds around 14–18 bags and needs a proper storage area and vehicle access for a lifting truck. It is not a default “bigger is cheaper” choice: half-empty 1100L bins waste money. We compare 1100L collections and will tell you if a 660L or an FEL would cost less.

Capacity and typical use

Central London timed-collection streets often cannot keep an 1100L outside. In those cases sacks or smaller bins with more frequent lifts are the real-world option. See Westminster.

Indicative cost

Typical general waste is often around £20–£38 per collection excluding VAT. Full ranges: commercial waste prices.

Related

660L · FEL / front-end loader · Binpedia

Frequently asked questions

How big is an 1100L bin?

It is a large four-wheeled commercial bin, typically around the size of a small car's footprint in height and width. Measure your store and access before ordering.

When is an FEL better than 1100L?

When you have very high volume (warehouses, large kitchens, estates) and space for a metal front-end-loader container. FEL is priced per lift and suits bulk.

Do I need a waste carrier licence to have an 1100L bin?

You need a contract with a registered carrier. The carrier holds the licence; you still have Duty of Care and must keep waste transfer notes.

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