How many bins do I need

Deciding how many bins your business will need is an essential step in setting up your commercial waste agreement.

You need to ensure that your container is large enough to contain all the waste you generate as extra waste will not be collected and you may be fined for fly tipping.

If your waste varies week by week you will need to ensure that your container is large enough to take the maximum amount you produce.

While every business is different, we have produced a guide based on British Standard typical waste amounts. This will help you decide which type of container is right for you:

Premises	Size	Waste	Collections
Office	80 m2	210L	3 bags a week
General Store	80 m2	800L	One 1100L once a week
Take Away	80 m2	800L	One 1100L once a week
Restaurant	20 covers	1500L	One 1100L twice a week or One 1100L and one 660L once a week
Hotel	10 rooms	1500L	One 1100L twice a week or One 1100L and one 660L once a week
Fast Food - Eat In	80 m2	1600L	One 1100L twice a week or One 1100L and one 660L once a week

Based on a standard single shop of 80 m^{2 -} the size of half a tennis court.

Bins may not be suitable for all properties, for example those with no rear access or bin storage area.