Recycling Bin Base - 60 litre - Black

This 60-litre black recycling bin base is a durable and versatile foundation for building a complete school waste management system. Designed for use with colour-coded lids, this base allows educators to customise bins for specific waste streams such as compost, recycling, or general waste. Its generous capacity makes it ideal for high-traffic areas like school corridors, eating zones or outdoor spaces. Combined with matching lids, this base plays a key role in creating an organised and effective recycling station.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Encourages waste sorting through a modular, customisable bin system.
• Supports large-volume use in busy school environments.
• Reinforces sustainability messaging by making waste streams visible and accessible.
• Builds understanding of the separation process through hands-on use.
• Promotes responsibility and everyday engagement with recycling routines.

Classroom ideas:

• Use with interchangeable lids to switch between waste types based on classroom projects.
• Pair with curriculum lessons on material types and environmental impacts.
• Create a waste station outdoors for garden or lunch area composting and recycling.
• Involve students in assembling the bins and discussing their function.
• Use in a school-wide campaign promoting better waste habits.

Specifications:

• Colour: Black base (lids sold separately in red, blue, yellow and green).
• Capacity: 60 litres.
• Dimensions: 69cm (H) x 43cm (W) x 50cm (L).
• Features: Foot pedal for hygienic, hands-free use.
• Compatible with all 60-litre recycling bin lids from Modern Teaching Aids.