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What Is a Commercial Bin Store?
A commercial bin store is a purpose-built steel enclosure that brings waste and recycling bins together in one designated area. It can sit beside a service yard, behind a commercial building or near a staff car park, depending on where bins are filled and how they are moved on collection day.
Stores can be sized for individual wheelie bins, larger four-wheeled commercial bins or a mix of bin types. The layout can also accommodate separate areas for general waste, dry mixed recycling, cardboard or food waste.
You may also see this type of enclosure described as a commercial bin shelter, steel waste bin enclosure or commercial waste store.
Steel bin stores for offices, factories and commercial premises
Give your waste and recycling bins a dedicated place that’s easy for staff to use and practical for collection crews to access. Armco Barrier Supplies provides commercial steel bin stores sized to suit your bins, the available space and the way waste is collected from your site.
Choose an open-top enclosure or a roofed bin shelter, with doors that can be closed or fitted with a lock. Steelwork can be galvanised for corrosion protection and powder coated in your chosen colour to suit the building or site.
Open-Top Commercial Bin Stores
An open-top enclosure keeps bins together and screens them from view where overhead cover is unnecessary. It can suit service yards and other locations where bins are regularly wheeled in and out. The layout should leave enough room for staff to open bin lids fully and move each bin through the doorway.
Covered Commercial Bin Stores
A roofed bin store provides overhead shelter for bins and for staff using them in wet weather. It can be useful at busy premises where waste and recycling are deposited throughout the day. When specifying the height, allow enough clearance to open the tallest bin lid fully under the roof.
Commercial Bin Stores with Lockable Doors
Doors can be closed between uses to keep the bin area screened. A lockable option helps control access where the store is next to a public route, shared yard or car park. Agree how staff and collection crews will gain access before deciding on the locking arrangement.
Why Use a Commercial Bin Store?
A dedicated store keeps waste and recycling bins in one place and improves the appearance of external areas. Grouping bins by waste stream makes it easier for staff to find the right bin, while a layout designed around collection access makes it easier to move full bins out and return them afterwards.
For sites where appearance matters, the steelwork can be powder coated to coordinate with building cladding, fencing or company colours. Where access control matters, lockable doors allow the store to be secured between uses.
Commercial Bin Store Options
| Feature | Available options |
|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | Length, width and height specified to suit the site and bin layout |
| Configuration | Open-top enclosure or covered bin store |
| Access | Doors that can be closed, with a lockable option where controlled access is required |
| Construction | Steel |
| Finish | Galvanised steelwork, with powder coating available in your chosen colour |
| Bin layout | Configured around the number, size and types of bins in use |
Key Design and Installation Considerations
| What to check | What to allow for |
|---|---|
| Bin sizes and quantities | Record the width, depth and height of each bin, including handles, wheels and fully open lids. |
| Day-to-day access | Leave room for staff to reach each bin and open the lid. If possible, arrange frequently used bins so they can be accessed individually. |
| Clear door opening | Size the usable opening for the widest bin, including protruding handles and room to manoeuvre. Check that the doors can open fully at the proposed location. |
| Collection route | Walk the route from the store to the collection point. Check turns, gradients, kerbs and pinch points, and confirm access arrangements with your waste contractor. |
| Ground and fixings | Identify the existing surface and any proposed base so the fixing requirements can be discussed during specification. |
| Roof and surroundings | Check clearance for fully open lids and consider nearby doors, paths and where rainwater from the roof will discharge. |
| Access and locking | Decide who needs access, how doors will be secured and how the store will be opened on collection day. |
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What to Consider When Purchasing a Pallet Gate
When selecting a pallet gate for your site, consider:
- Overall Width and Depth – including travel path and gate arc
- Load Rating – maximum pallet mass and impact forces
- Material Finish – galvanised, powder-coated or stainless steel
- Compliance – UK and EU safety standards
- Installation Method – bolt-down, cast-in or mezzanine-mounted
- Maintenance Access – ease of inspection and lubrication
- Spare Parts Availability – hinges, counterweights, rollers
- Warranty and Technical Support
Commercial Bin Store FAQs
Can a commercial bin store be supplied to my dimensions?
Yes. The length, width and height can be specified around the available space, bin dimensions and access requirements. Include room to open bin lids and manoeuvre the bins as well as the space the bins occupy when parked.
Can the store accommodate 1,100-litre commercial bins?
Yes, the store can be sized around larger four-wheeled bins, including 1,100-litre models. Provide the dimensions of your actual bins so the layout and clear doorway can be specified around them.
Can I have a commercial bin store without a roof?
Yes. You can choose an open-top enclosure or a covered design. An open-top store provides screening, while a roofed store also provides overhead shelter.
Can the bin store doors be locked?
Yes. Specify lockable doors when requesting your quote. If your waste contractor needs to open the store, confirm the access arrangements before choosing the lock.
Can the steelwork be galvanised and powder coated?
Yes. The steelwork can be galvanised for corrosion protection and powder coated in your chosen colour. If you need to match existing steelwork or building cladding, include the colour reference with your enquiry.
What information do I need to provide for a quote?
Send the approximate length, width and height available, the number and dimensions of the bins, and your preferences for a roof, doors, locking and finish. A site photograph or sketch is helpful, especially where space or access is restricted.
How to Get a Commercial Bin Store Quote
Send us the approximate space available, the number and type of bins you need to store, and whether you want an open-top or roofed design. Let us know if you need lockable doors or a particular finish. A photograph or rough sketch showing the proposed location and collection route will help us understand the site.
If you’re unsure what size you need, start with the bin dimensions and a photograph of the area. Our team can discuss the footprint, door opening and finish with you before preparing a quotation.
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Our experienced team is on hand to provide advice, ensure you’re choosing the most cost-effective options, and support you through every step of the process. A quick phone call or email can often reveal savings or alternatives that aren’t immediately obvious online.
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For complex or large-scale orders, or if you’re simply unsure, we’re here to help. You can call the factory 0116 279 0038 Monday to Friday 7.00am to 7.00pm or 07714 901763 out of factory / office hours