Hardware for the 60L Recycling Bins

This hardware set is designed to support the ongoing maintenance and usability of the 60-litre Modern Teaching Aids recycling bins (RGP060). The kit includes essential components such as the pedal, axle, wheels and other structural parts to ensure your bin remains fully functional and easy to use over time. Ideal for replacing worn or broken parts, this set helps schools extend the life of their sustainability resources while maintaining a high standard of hygiene and user-friendliness.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Extends the longevity of school recycling systems, reducing the need for full replacements.
• Ensures bins remain functional and safe for daily student use.
• Supports schools in modelling sustainable practices, including maintenance and repair.
• Provides an opportunity to teach students about the value of reuse and repair.
• Reduces classroom disruption by allowing for quick and easy part replacement.

Classroom ideas:

• Use in design and technology lessons to explore how bins are constructed and maintained.
• Involve older students in supervised maintenance as part of a sustainability leadership group.
• Link to discussions on the environmental cost of replacement vs repair.
• Encourage students to investigate how different components contribute to bin functionality.
• Use as an example in STEM learning around mechanics, simple machines and systems.

Specifications:

• Contents include: pedal, axle, wheels and other necessary replacement components.
• Designed for 60-litre Modern Teaching Aids recycling bins.
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor bins with colour-coded lids.
• Easy to install; minimal tools required.