Frequently Asked Questions
How do I build a waste sorting system using this range?
Building a colour coded waste system for your business is easy: Simply combine multiple bins with different lid colours to represent each waste stream – for example, red for general waste, yellow for commingled recycling, blue for paper and cardboard, and green for organic waste. The bins share the same dimensions, so they line up neatly as a professional waste station.
Are all bins the same size and shape?
Yes. Each bin in the range has a 52L capacity and matching height and footprint, allowing you to create uniform, modular setups for any space.
Is the black swing-top version compatible with the other bins?
Absolutely. The black swing-top bin shares the same body design and capacity, allowing it to be used alongside colour-coded lids for a cohesive look while offering discreet waste disposal for premium areas.
What environments are these bins best suited for?
They’re ideal for offices, schools, shopping centres, hotels, and other shared indoor spaces where organised waste separation and presentation matter.
How do I clean or empty the bins?
Each bin includes a removable galvanised steel insert that lifts out for quick emptying and washing. The matte black galvanised steel exterior can be wiped down for easy maintenance.
What is each lid colour typically used for?
The range follows Australian waste colour coding: red for general waste, yellow for commingled recycling, blue for paper and cardboard, green for food and organic waste, and black for discreet waste disposal in premium indoor areas.
Can these bins be used in public indoor areas?
Yes. The bins are designed for shared and public environments such as shopping centres, schools and universities, event spaces, transport hubs, and corporate facilities. Their durable galvanised steel construction and removable inserts make them practical for high-traffic use.
Can I order bins in bulk for large sites or facilities?
Yes. Bulk and multi-site orders are available for facilities needing multiple bins or full recycling stations. This makes it easy to standardise waste systems across offices, campuses, or large commercial buildings. Looking to place a larger volume order? Contact our team Australia wide.
Can I use these bins for something other than what’s printed on them?
Yes. The colour-coded and branded signage appears on only one side, allowing the bin to be rotated for a clean appearance or repurposed for alternate waste streams or internal systems.
Is there an official colour-coding system for waste bins in Australia?
Australia generally follows a common colour-coding approach for waste separation, although exact colours can vary slightly between councils, workplaces and commercial facilities. The goal is to keep colours consistent so people can easily recognise what waste goes where.
What do the different bin lid colours usually mean?
Across most Australian homes and workplaces, these colours are widely recognised:
General Waste: Red lid, dark green or black body
Mixed Recycling: Yellow lid, dark green or black body
Green Waste / Organics: Green lid, dark green or black body
Paper & Cardboard: Blue lid, dark green or black body
Optimised Section for Waste Sorting & Recycling Bins
Create a cleaner, more organised workplace with Richmond’s indoor waste and recycling bin range — designed for efficiency, durability, and compliance with Australian waste-sorting standards. Each bin can be configured into a modular waste station that makes recycling simple and visually clear.
Our waste bins use Australian Standard colour-coded lids for quick identification:
red for general waste, yellow for mixed or commingled recycling, blue for paper and cardboard recycling, green for food scraps and organics, and black (with swing top lid) for discreet rubbish collection. This makes it easy to distinguish recycling bins from rubbish bins, helping staff and visitors dispose of waste correctly every time.
Each indoor bin features a matte black galvanised steel body — providing strength, impact resistance, and a professional appearance ideal for offices, schools, retail centres, and hospitality environments. The 52 L internal bin insert is removable for quick emptying and cleaning, while colour-coded or swing-top lids promote hygienic, touch-free waste sorting.
You can combine multiple bins for recycling to build a tailored 2-, 3-, or 4-stream waste station, aligning recycle bins, paper recycling, food waste bins, and general waste bins in a single, cohesive unit. The uniform design allows each black bin or coloured recycling bin to align perfectly, creating a neat and consistent appearance across any indoor space.
This modular bin system is scalable and future-ready. Whether you need office bins for a small workspace or a full commercial waste bin solution across multiple sites, Richmond’s recycling bins deliver a flexible, sustainable answer to modern waste management. These indoor recycling bins make it easier to reduce landfill, support co-mingled recycling, and improve overall workplace efficiency.
Choose Richmond for reliable waste sorting bins, commercial rubbish bins, and indoor recycling solutions that look professional, perform every day, and help your business meet its recycling goals.
Key Features
- Modular design: Combine 2, 3, or 4 bins for recycling, rubbish, and organics.
- Australian Standard colour coding: Red (general waste), yellow (mixed recycling), blue (paper and cardboard), green (food organics), black (swing top lid).
- Durable construction: Matte black galvanised steel body provides long-term strength and a professional appearance.
- Removable 52L insert: Makes emptying and cleaning easy in busy environments.
- Hygienic sorting: Colour-coded lids and swing tops promote contact-free operation.
- Uniform sizing: Aligns neatly for a consistent, tidy recycling station layout.
- Indoor use: Ideal for offices, schools, retail, hospitality, and public buildings.
- Scalable solution: Add or reconfigure bins as your recycling needs grow.
- Supports sustainability: Reduces landfill and encourages proper waste separation.
- Commercial-grade performance: Built for high-traffic environments and everyday use.
Common Applications
- Office environments: Encourage recycling and maintain a tidy, professional space.
- Education facilities: Ideal for schools, TAFEs, and universities managing multiple waste streams.
- Retail and shopping centres: Maintain clean, visually consistent public waste stations.
- Hospitality venues: Perfect for cafés, food courts, and staff break areas where waste sorting is essential.
- Public buildings and council facilities: Promote sustainable waste practices in high-traffic indoor areas.
- Healthcare and aged care: Support hygiene and waste separation with easy-to-clean internal liners.
- Warehouses and light commercial sites: Provide a structured waste management setup in indoor service areas.