Rubbermaid Wheeled Brute Recycling Bin Grey 167L
Product Description
The Rubbermaid Wheeled Brute is a large-capacity, mobile waste and recycling container built from robust polyethylene. At 167 litres, it is designed to handle the kind of sustained waste volumes...
Specifications
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 908(H) x 700(W) x 721(D)mm
- Material
- Polyethylene
- Weight
- 29.03kg
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Product Description
The Rubbermaid Wheeled Brute is a large-capacity, mobile waste and recycling container built from robust polyethylene. At 167 litres, it is designed to handle the kind of sustained waste volumes that smaller bins cannot manage without constant emptying. The grey finish designates it for recycling use, helping kitchen and facilities teams keep waste streams clearly separated at a glance.
In busy back-of-house environments, waste accumulates quickly — particularly during prep and service peaks. A bin of this capacity means fewer trips to the external collection point, which keeps kitchen staff focused on food production rather than waste management. The polyethylene construction holds up well against the knocks, moisture, and temperature variation typical of commercial kitchen and loading bay use.
Practical day-to-day advantages include:
- DuraTread never-flat wheels handle uneven surfaces and threshold lips without resistance
- Ergonomic handle reduces the effort required to move heavy loads, supporting safer manual handling
- High-capacity design minimises how frequently the bin needs emptying during service
- Colour-coded grey finish aids compliance with recycling separation requirements
- Polyethylene construction resists cracking and is straightforward to clean down
The bin's footprint is substantial — just under 700mm wide and 720mm deep — so it is worth confirming you have adequate space in your waste staging area or back-of-house corridor before ordering. It is not intended for indoor food production zones but works well in external holding areas, loading bays, and dedicated waste rooms.
This bin is well suited to mid-to-large catering operations, contract caterers, food production facilities, and venues with high recycling output. For sites generating very significant waste volumes across multiple waste streams, a multi-unit arrangement or a heavier-duty model may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this capacity is right for your site's waste output or collection schedule, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- 167L polyethylene body handles high-volume waste and recycling loads
- DuraTread never-flat wheels perform reliably across uneven and rough surfaces
- Ergonomic handle engineered to reduce force needed to move heavy loads
- Grey colour coding supports clear separation of recycling waste streams
- Robust polyethylene construction resists impact, moisture, and temperature variation
Operational Benefits
- Fewer emptying trips during service keeps kitchen staff on productive tasks
- Safe manual handling supported by reduced-effort ergonomic handle design
- Clear colour coding helps maintain recycling compliance with minimal supervision
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency in demanding back-of-house environments
- Mobile design allows waste to be consolidated and moved efficiently to collection points
Specifications
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 908(H) x 700(W) x 721(D)mm
- Material
- Polyethylene
- Weight
- 29.03kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For many mid-sized operations it is sufficient, particularly where collections happen daily or more frequently. High-volume sites — large event venues or food production facilities, for example — may find they need multiple units or a higher-capacity solution to avoid the bin filling too quickly during peak periods. It is worth mapping your daily waste output against your collection schedule before deciding.
- Given its size and purpose, it is most practical in back-of-house waste staging areas, loading bays, or external holding zones rather than on the kitchen floor itself. It is not designed for use in food preparation areas but works well wherever waste is consolidated before collection.
- Polyethylene is non-porous and resistant to most commercial cleaning agents, so routine wash-downs are straightforward. The open-top design and smooth interior mean there are no awkward recesses for waste residue to accumulate, which helps maintain hygiene standards in waste handling areas.