Rubbermaid Slim Jim 87Ltr Waste Container With Venting Channels Beige

The Rubbermaid Slim Jim is a well-established waste container used across commercial kitchens, dining areas, and back-of-house environments. This 87-litre version in beige is built from polyethylene, making it robust enough for daily heavy use while remaining light enough to handle without difficulty. Its slim, rectangular profile is designed specifically to fit into narrow spaces — alongside prep stations, beneath pass-throughs, or in tight service corridors where a standard round bin simply won't go.

The defining feature of this container is its integrated venting channels, which run along the interior walls to allow air circulation as a bin bag is pulled free. In practice, this eliminates the vacuum seal that commonly forms when removing full bags — a small but meaningful improvement during a busy clean-down when staff are working quickly and physical strain is a genuine concern. The dual handles, positioned at both the base and rim, give a confident, stable grip when lifting and moving the container.

From an operational standpoint, the Slim Jim range offers a few practical advantages worth noting:

• Venting channels reduce resistance when removing full bin bags, lowering the risk of straining
• Handles at base and rim allow two-handed lifting for safe manual handling
• Slim footprint suits narrow service areas and tight back-of-house spaces
• Compatible with colour-coded lids and labelling stickers (sold separately) for waste segregation
• Polyethylene construction resists cracking and is straightforward to wipe clean

There are no electrical or plumbing requirements, and no particular installation considerations beyond ensuring the floor surface is stable and level. At 3.55kg empty, the container is easy to reposition. It is worth noting that at 87 litres, this size suits moderate-volume waste output — high-throughput kitchens or sites generating significant food waste may find they require a larger capacity container or a greater number of units positioned across the kitchen floor.

This container is well suited to small-to-medium commercial kitchens, café back-of-house areas, and front-of-house recycling stations where space is limited. It works equally well in office canteens and retail food service environments. The beige colour blends into most environments, and the option to add colour-coded lids makes it a practical component of a structured waste segregation setup.

If you are planning a waste management layout across multiple stations or want guidance on container sizing for your service volume, our team is happy to talk it through.