Recycling Bin Base - 30 litre - Black

This black 30-litre bin base is a durable, versatile foundation for creating a customised classroom recycling system. Designed for use with any of the 30-litre colour-coded lids in the Modern Teaching Aids range, it allows educators to tailor their recycling setup to suit specific waste types-whether for compost, general waste, paper, or containers. The sturdy base is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use and is compact enough for classroom corners, art stations or breakout spaces.

Why this product is beneficial for educational use:

• Offers flexibility to mix and match with coloured lids for custom recycling solutions.
• Encourages the development of sustainable practices through daily use.
• Supports visual learning and promotes sorting by material type.
• Helps reduce waste contamination by clearly separating streams.
• Easy to integrate into science, geography and environmental learning areas.

Classroom ideas:

• Build a colour-coded waste station using multiple bin bases with different lids.
• Assign each group of students a bin to monitor and report on throughout a term.
• Use in conjunction with environmental units to explore concepts like landfill, recycling and waste minimisation.
• Encourage students to develop signage or instructional guides for bin use.
• Place in art or writing centres to manage paper scraps or offcuts.

Specifications:

• Colour: Black (lid sold separately).
• Capacity: 30 litres.
• Dimensions: 57.5cm (H) x 41cm (W) x 30cm (L).
• Designed to fit all Modern Teaching Aids 30-litre recycling bin lids.
• Made from strong plastic to withstand frequent use.