Rubbermaid Slim Jim Bin with Venting Channels Yellow 87Ltr
Product Description
The Rubbermaid Slim Jim is a slim-profile, high-capacity waste bin designed specifically for commercial environments where floor space is at a premium. The venting channels running down the interior walls...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 87 Ltr
- Colour
- Yellow
- Dimensions
- 762(H) x 274(W)mm
- Material
- Polyethylene
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Product Description
The Rubbermaid Slim Jim is a slim-profile, high-capacity waste bin designed specifically for commercial environments where floor space is at a premium. The venting channels running down the interior walls allow air to flow between the bin liner and the body of the bin, which prevents the vacuum effect that makes liner removal awkward — a small but genuinely useful detail in a busy kitchen where waste needs to be cleared quickly.
Constructed from commercial-grade polyethylene with a reinforced rim, this bin holds up well in demanding back-of-house conditions. The material resists cracking under regular use and handles the weight of a full load without deforming. The slim footprint makes it practical for positioning alongside prep stations, under counters, or in service corridors where a standard round bin simply would not fit.
- Venting channels prevent liner suction for fast, easy bag removal
- Reinforced rim resists crushing under heavy daily use
- Yellow colour supports colour-coded waste segregation systems
- Narrow profile fits into tight spaces standard bins cannot
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor commercial use
The yellow colour is a practical consideration for operations following a colour-coded waste or cleaning regime, which is a common requirement in food production, healthcare catering, and contract catering environments. At 87 litres, it holds a meaningful volume before requiring a liner change, reducing interruptions during service. For very high-footfall locations generating waste at greater volume or frequency, a higher-capacity option from the wider range may be worth considering.
If you are fitting out a new kitchen or rationalising your waste management setup and want to talk through the right bin configuration for your workflow, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Venting channels prevent liner suction for effortless bag removal
- Reinforced polyethylene rim resists crushing under sustained daily use
- Slim 274mm width fits into spaces standard bins cannot occupy
- 87-litre capacity handles substantial waste volume before liner change
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor commercial use in demanding settings
Operational Benefits
- Faster liner changes during service reduce workflow interruptions
- Durable construction withstands heavy back-of-house use reliably
- Yellow colour integrates cleanly into colour-coded waste systems
- Narrow footprint keeps waste contained without sacrificing floor space
- Consistent performance in both kitchen and external service areas
Specifications
- Capacity
- 87 Ltr
- Colour
- Yellow
- Dimensions
- 762(H) x 274(W)mm
- Material
- Polyethylene
- Weight
- 3.54kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yellow is commonly used in colour-coded waste and cleaning regimes to denote specific waste categories, though the exact coding system will depend on your site's own protocols or local authority guidelines. The colour helps staff quickly identify the correct bin in a busy environment, reducing the risk of cross-contamination between waste streams.
- The channels run vertically along the interior walls of the bin, allowing air to circulate between the liner and the bin body as the liner is pulled out. Without this airflow, a vacuum forms that makes the liner difficult to remove — particularly when it is full and heavy. In practice this means quicker, cleaner liner changes with less effort from kitchen staff.
- Yes, the polyethylene construction is suitable for outdoor use and handles exposure to typical UK weather conditions well. That said, for permanent outdoor waste storage in high-traffic yard areas, it is worth considering whether a lidded version or a heavier-duty container would better suit the volume and conditions involved.