Rubbermaid Step-On Pedal Bin White 87Ltr

The Rubbermaid Step-On is a hands-free pedal-operated waste bin moulded from polyethylene and available in an 87-litre capacity. The foot pedal keeps the lid closed at rest, opening it without any hand contact — a straightforward feature that matters in food preparation and service environments where cross-contamination risks need to be managed.

In practice, the tight-fitting lid does a reasonable job of containing food odours between bag changes, which is particularly useful in areas where the bin sits close to prep or pass zones. The polyethylene construction is easy to wipe down and withstands the cleaning chemicals routinely used in commercial kitchens. The pedal mechanism is designed for repeated use through a busy service without the noise associated with cheaper alternatives — useful in open kitchens or areas where noise carries.

Key practical points for kitchen operators:

• Hands-free operation reduces cross-contamination risk at busy waste points
• Tight-fitting lid contains food odours between bag changes
• Polyethylene body tolerates standard commercial cleaning chemicals
• Quiet pedal action suits open kitchens and customer-adjacent areas
• Smooth interior surfaces make liner removal and cleaning straightforward

At 87 litres, this bin suits kitchens with moderate waste volumes — a busy à la carte or café kitchen generating regular food waste through service. It works well as a primary waste point in smaller kitchens or as a secondary bin alongside larger capacity units in higher-volume operations. If your kitchen generates heavy continuous waste through multiple sittings or high-throughput production, a larger-capacity alternative may reduce how often staff need to change bags during service.

If you are fitting out a waste station and want to talk through capacity requirements or colour-coding for waste segregation, the team is happy to help you work through the options.