Pedal bins

Frequently asked questions (FAQS) about Pedal Bins | Kitchen Pedal Bins

How do pedal bins help improve hygiene in busy workplaces and homes?

Pedal bins provide a hands-free way to dispose of waste, which helps prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. By using a foot pedal to open the lid, staff and visitors avoid unnecessary contact, making them particularly useful in kitchens, offices, schools, and healthcare environments where hygiene is a top priority.

What sizes and styles of pedal bins are available?

AJ Products UK supplies pedal bins in a variety of sizes, from compact models for personal workstations or small kitchens to tall, large-capacity bins for communal areas. Options include double pedal bins for separating waste streams, ensuring businesses and households can match the bin to their space and waste disposal needs.

Are pedal bins durable enough for high-traffic use?

Our range features bins made from tough materials such as stainless steel and high-quality plastic. These ensure long-term durability, even with frequent use in offices, schools, and catering environments. The sturdy pedal mechanisms are designed to withstand repeated opening and closing without compromising performance.

Can pedal bins support recycling and waste separation?

Several of our pedal bin designs include multiple compartments, making it easy to separate recycling from general waste in one unit. This supports businesses and households looking to improve recycling rates while maintaining the convenience of hands-free, hygienic disposal.

Pedal bins that improve hygiene and make changeovers faster

Our pedal bins help teams dispose of waste hands-free, keep odours down and swap liners quickly on busy rounds. We build them for daily use with stable bases, reliable pedals, soft-close lids and easy-clean finishes in stainless steel, powder-coated metal or tough plastic—practical details that keep floors tidy and routines efficient. To keep changeovers smooth, carry the right liner sizes with strong refuse sacks on the round, then log swap points so servicing stays predictable.

50L pedal bins for everyday stations

Choose 50L pedal bins where space is tight but traffic is steady—print rooms, corridors, small kitchens and meeting areas. Slim footprints sit neatly against walls, soft-close lids reduce noise in shared spaces and non-marking feet keep the bin steady. Removable inner liners with handles make bag swaps simple, while tidy retention rings stop liners slipping into the container. If you’re separating streams at source, place clearly labelled stations using compact recycling bins nearby so paper, bottles and general waste don’t mix.

Double pedal bins that separate waste at source

When contamination needs to drop, double pedal bins provide two fully separated compartments in one footprint. Independent pedals and lids keep streams apart, with clear colour cues or pictograms to guide quick decisions. Twin liners lift out individually to speed servicing, and wipe-clean bodies help maintain a smart, hygienic finish at both front- and back-of-house.

Kitchen pedal bins and large capacities for busy prep areas

Food prep and canteen zones benefit from kitchen pedal bins with tight-fitting lids, hands-free operation and smooth surfaces that wash down fast. Stainless-steel options resist stains and frequent cleaning; fingerprint-resistant coatings stay presentable between wipe-downs. Where volumes peak, large pedal bins give more capacity with the same stable, foot-operated design—fewer trips to the refuse point, smoother rounds and a cleaner working day. For bulk drops behind the scenes, place robust waste containers close to canteens and service routes so full bags move off the floor quickly.