Rubbermaid Step-On Pedal Bin Red 30.5Ltr
Product Description
The Rubbermaid Step-On Pedal Bin is a straightforward, hands-free waste bin designed for commercial kitchen environments. The foot pedal opens the lid without any hand contact, and the tight-fitting lid...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 30.5Ltr
- Colour
- Red
- Dimensions
- 435(H) x 415(W) x 400(D)mm
- Furniture shape
- Square
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Product Description
The Rubbermaid Step-On Pedal Bin is a straightforward, hands-free waste bin designed for commercial kitchen environments. The foot pedal opens the lid without any hand contact, and the tight-fitting lid closes quietly and securely when released. Constructed from moulded polyethylene, it is a practical piece of waste management kit suited to daily kitchen use.
In a busy kitchen, hands-free operation matters. When staff are handling raw ingredients or working at speed during service, reaching for a bin lid is both inconvenient and a hygiene risk. The step-on mechanism keeps the workflow moving without interruption, and the close-fitting lid helps contain food odours between waste collections — a consideration in any enclosed kitchen space.
The red colour coding is a useful feature in kitchens that operate a structured waste or cleaning protocol. Using distinct bin colours to separate waste streams, or to designate specific areas, is common practice in sites with HACCP-based procedures. The 30.5-litre capacity suits moderate-volume waste points — service stations, prep areas, or back-of-house positions where a smaller bin would fill too quickly but a large floor-standing unit would be unnecessary.
- Hands-free operation reduces cross-contamination risk during food prep
- Tight-fitting lid contains food odours between collections
- Red colour supports colour-coded waste or hygiene zoning
- Polyethylene construction is easy to wipe down and resistant to kitchen conditions
- Compact footprint suits counter-adjacent or station positions
This bin is well suited to smaller kitchens, individual prep stations, or as part of a multi-bin colour-coded setup in larger operations. For higher-volume positions where waste accumulates quickly, a larger-capacity model within the Rubbermaid range may be worth considering.
If you are specifying bins across a site or setting up a colour-coded system, the team are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Foot pedal operates lid without requiring hand contact
- Tight-fitting lid closes quietly to contain food odours
- Moulded polyethylene construction resists daily kitchen conditions
- Red colour coding supports HACCP and waste segregation protocols
- 30.5-litre capacity suits prep stations and moderate-volume waste points
Operational Benefits
- Hands-free operation supports hygiene compliance during food preparation
- Odour containment reduces unpleasant smells in enclosed kitchen spaces
- Colour coding simplifies waste segregation across multi-zone kitchens
- Durable polyethylene keeps maintenance and replacement costs low
- Compact size fits neatly alongside workstations without obstructing movement
Specifications
- Capacity
- 30.5Ltr
- Colour
- Red
- Dimensions
- 435(H) x 415(W) x 400(D)mm
- Furniture shape
- Square
- Material
- Polyethylene
- Weight
- 3.56kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It depends on the waste volume at that specific point. The 30.5-litre size works well at individual prep stations or service positions where waste accumulates gradually. For high-throughput areas such as a main pass or a busy veg prep section, a larger-capacity model is likely to suit better to avoid frequent emptying during service.
- Many commercial kitchens assign specific bin colours to different waste streams or kitchen zones as part of their HACCP procedures — for example, red for raw meat waste or for a designated area. Using a consistently coloured bin reinforces those protocols visually and helps staff maintain correct waste separation without additional instruction.
- Polyethylene is straightforward to wipe down with standard kitchen cleaning solutions and is resistant to the moisture and grease encountered in a commercial kitchen. The lid and body can be cleaned separately, and the smooth interior surface does not trap residue in the way that textured materials can.