1100L

1100L Commingled Recycling Bin

Maximum wheelie bin capacity for shopping centers and large facilities.

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Flexible terms: Month-to-month agreement with 30 days notice to cancel. Multi-bin discounts applied automatically at checkout.

Fast delivery: Standard delivery within 5-7 business days. Express delivery available for urgent requirements.

Price doesn't include GST. If you get multiple services we'll knock some money off - you'll see that in your cart.

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About the 1100L Commingled Recycling Bin

The 1100-litre commingled recycling bin represents the maximum capacity available in mobile wheelie bin format, engineered for large commercial operations, shopping centers, corporate headquarters, and high-volume retail premises generating substantial recyclable waste. This industrial-grade yellow-lid bin offers the convenience of wheeled mobility combined with the capacity approaching a small skip bin.

Perfect for businesses with 30+ staff, shopping center common areas, corporate cafeterias, large retail stores, or multi-tenant buildings, the 1100L bin significantly reduces collection frequency while ensuring comprehensive recycling coverage. All recyclable materials - glass bottles, plastic containers, aluminum and steel cans, paper, and cardboard - are collected in one bin and transported to Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) where sophisticated automated sorting systems achieve 90%+ material separation accuracy.

By implementing maximum-capacity recycling, large operations demonstrate environmental leadership, comply with green building certifications, meet tenant recycling requirements, and achieve substantial cost savings compared to sending all waste to landfill. The 1100L bin is particularly effective for operations managing container deposit scheme volumes, processing office paper waste, or handling packaging from retail and food service operations.

Technical Specifications

dimensions	1370mm (H) x 1260mm (W) x 1070mm (D)
weight	55kg (empty)
material	Heavy-duty industrial-grade HDPE
color	Yellow lid (recycling identifier)
wheel Type	Industrial-grade 200mm diameter wheels with steel axle
capacity	1100 litres / 1.1 cubic metres
load Capacity	Up to 500kg when full

Ideal For These Businesses

Shopping centers and retail complexes

Corporate offices with 30+ employees

Large supermarkets and department stores

Educational institutions and universities

Hotels and large hospitality venues

Sports stadiums and entertainment venues

Waste Guidelines

What Goes In

✓Glass bottles and jars (eligible for container deposit refunds)
✓Plastic bottles and containers (all polymer types 1-7)
✓Aluminum cans, foil trays, and containers
✓Steel cans, tins, and metal packaging
✓Office paper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines
✓Cardboard boxes and shipping materials (flattened)

Not Accepted

✗Soft plastics, bubble wrap, plastic bags
✗Styrofoam, polystyrene, foam packaging
✗Coffee cups, takeaway containers with plastic lining
✗Food waste, organic materials, green waste
✗Contaminated packaging with grease or food residue
✗Textiles, clothing, or fabric materials

Frequently Asked Questions

How can shopping centers manage recycling across multiple tenants?

Multi-tenant recycling requires coordination and education. Best practices include: centralized bin stations with clear signage in loading docks, tenant handbooks specifying recycling requirements, regular contamination audits with feedback to problematic tenants, incentive programs rewarding high recycling rates, waste room cameras to identify contamination sources, standardized bin colors and labels across all tenancies, quarterly waste management meetings, and partnering with property managers to enforce lease recycling clauses. Many shopping centers achieve 50-60% waste diversion through comprehensive programs. We can provide site-specific consultation and tenant education materials.

What contamination rate is acceptable for commingled recycling?

Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) can tolerate contamination rates of 5-10% and still produce marketable recycled commodities. Above 10% contamination, sorting efficiency drops significantly and material quality suffers. Above 20% contamination, entire loads may be rejected and sent to landfill. Australian average contamination is approximately 12%, meaning millions of tonnes of recyclables are wasted annually. The most common contaminants are soft plastics (25%), food waste (20%), and general rubbish (15%). Proper bin signage, staff education, and periodic waste audits can reduce contamination to below 5%, dramatically improving recycling outcomes.

Can corporate offices earn revenue from container deposits?

Yes, large offices can generate meaningful revenue from container deposit schemes. An office of 50 people might generate 500-1000 containers weekly worth $50-$100. Container collection services will pick up your containers, count them, and pay refunds minus a 20-30% handling fee. Alternatively, many offices donate container collection to staff social clubs (for events/activities) or partner with local schools, charities, or environmental groups who collect containers as fundraisers. This builds community connections and demonstrates corporate social responsibility while recovering the 10c deposit value.

Should large facilities use 1100L bins or front-lift containers?

The choice depends on waste volumes, site access, and cost. 1100L wheelie bins offer flexibility (mobile, can be relocated easily), work in tight spaces with limited access, and have lower service costs for moderate volumes. Front-lift containers (1.5m-3m) provide higher capacity, are more cost-effective at very high volumes, handle compactable materials better, but require overhead clearance and vehicle access. Many large facilities use a combination - wheelie bins for distributed collection points and front-lift containers at centralized waste rooms. We can assess your volumes and recommend the optimal configuration.