Rubbermaid Slim Jim Step-On Pedal Bin Grey 30Ltr

The Rubbermaid Slim Jim is a 30-litre hands-free pedal bin designed for commercial kitchen and food service environments where hygiene and space efficiency are both genuine concerns. The front-step pedal mechanism keeps hands away from the lid entirely, which is a practical consideration in any food preparation area where cross-contamination risk needs to be minimised at every touchpoint.

The lid operates with a soft-closing damper rather than dropping freely shut. In practice, this matters: a hard-closing lid creates a brief pressure surge that can push airborne particles out into the surrounding area. The damper prevents that, which is a small but meaningful hygiene advantage in a working kitchen.

The Slim Jim profile — narrow and upright — is the reason this bin works well in tight spaces. It can sit between prep stations, beside a pass, or against a wall without taking up the footprint that a conventional round or square bin would require.

• Hands-free operation via front-step pedal reduces contact points
• Soft-close lid damper limits dispersal of airborne contaminants
• Slim upright profile suits kitchens with limited floor space
• Smooth polyethylene surfaces clean down quickly and thoroughly
• Lightweight construction makes repositioning and emptying straightforward

At 30 litres, this bin is best suited to lower-volume waste points — a prep station, a dry goods area, or a front-of-house location. For high-output sections such as a busy main kitchen or a heavy wet-waste station, a larger-capacity model within the Slim Jim range is worth considering.

If you are fitting out a new kitchen or trying to work out the right bin configuration for your waste streams, we are happy to talk it through.