Litter & Recycling Bins

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For headteachers and purchasing managers, keeping a school clean, organised and environmentally responsible can be a challenge. Well-placed, durable litter and recycling bins reduce the time and resources spent cleaning a school ground.

However, ensuring a tidy school goes beyond aesthetics. Studies have shown that litter and recycling bins play a surprisingly important role in fostering a culture of responsibility and respect for the environment among students.

When students understand the importance of correct waste disposal and recycling, they are more likely to carry these habits forward, contributing to a cleaner, greener world as they grow.

Here at AMV Playgrounds, we specialise in providing schools with high-quality, robust litter and recycling bins that are designed to meet the unique demands of busy school environments.

Our litter and recycling bins, like all our products, are designed to enhance a school’s environment, inspire positive behaviour, and support a school's broader educational goals.

With over 30 years of experience in designing and supplying high-quality playground equipment, we have seen first-hand how well-thought-out outdoor environments can enhance learning, foster social skills, and contribute to children’s physical and emotional well-being.

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Benefits of litter and recycling bins for schools

Litter and recycling bins help create a cleaner, safer and more sustainable environment for students, teachers and visitors.

When a school provides waste disposal and recycling options, it not only contributes to a tidier indoor and outdoor space but also teaches important lessons in environmental responsibility and respect for shared spaces.

Litter and recycling bins play a central role in keeping school grounds clean. Well-placed and easy to access, they encourage students to dispose of their waste properly, particularly during break times or outdoor play sessions.

This not only reduces the burden on school janitor teams meaning they can focus on other areas of a school, but keeping a tidy school helps to foster a sense of pride and responsibility within a school.

Also, by providing recycling bins as well as general litter bins, it encourages students to separate their recyclables from their general waste which helps them to understand the impact of their actions on the planet and learn to value sustainable practices. It also contributes positively towards a school’s impact towards the UK Government’s Net Zero

Strategy, where all schools need to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Litter and recycling bins options

Universal Recycled Litter Bin

The Universal Recycled Litter Bin is a popular option for schools up and down the UK. It is ideal for any outdoor setting with its robust properties and simple aesthetic design.

The outer shell is made from polyethylene (PE) plastic and contains either a galvanised steel or plastic inner liner. This means it can withstand the elements, it is UV-stable, vandal-resistant and requires virtually no maintenance (apart from general cleaning).

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Small Monster Litter Bin – Set of 4

The Small Monster Litter Bin set is suitable for indoor or outdoor use within school grounds. Colourful, fun and eye-catching, the bins help make disposing of waste and recycling fun for children.

Made from polyethylene (PE) plastic, the bins are incredibly durable and also environmentally friendly as it is a recycled plastic. They are also easy to clean and maintain, meaning they are a great long term investment for any school.

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Popular Twin Bin with Recycling Graphics

The Popular Twin Bin with Recycling Graphics is a popular choice for primary and secondary schools across the UK.

It is a durable, hygienic and environmentally friendly litter bin option as they are manufactured from polyethylene (PE) plastic. You have the option to specify either with two galvanised steel liners or alternatively in plastic when recycling fruit.

The bin lids can also be customised in a range of colours to match the waste disposal or recycling coloured sticker option.

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Placement of litter and recycling bins for your school

Effective placement and accessibility of litter and recycling bins are important to ensuring they are used consistently and correctly by students and staff.

Here at AMV Playgrounds, we have seen litter and recycling bins placed in the corner of a playground or at the far end of a playing field. And although it is still a positive factor to have bins on a school site, locating bins in places that are out of the way for students and teachers significantly increases the friction required to use them correctly.

So by carefully considering where bins are most needed and making them accessible to students of all ages, schools can maximise usage, reduce litter, and reinforce eco-friendly habits in everyday routines.

Good locations to place litter and recycling bins include high traffic areas, such as entrances, hallways, cafeterias, and playgrounds.

It is important to choose bins that are durable and easy to clean. This is why our range of litter and recycling bins here at AMV Playgrounds are made from polyethylene (PE) plastic, as it is a hard-wearing material that withstands constant use, as well as being UV-stable and vandal resistant.

Why buy your litter and recycling bins from AMV Playgrounds?

Choosing the right litter and recycling bins is about more than waste disposal – it is about creating a school environment that supports a sense of personal responsibility, safety, and learning. At AMV Playgrounds, we are committed to helping schools achieve these goals with products designed specifically for educational environments.

AMV Playgrounds is proud to have been in business for over 35 years, and are one of the longest established manufactures within the UK playground equipment industry.

All of our playground equipment is made in our UK-based factory, by skilled tradesmen, and comes with an extensive 25-year warranty against rust and corrosion.

Whether you are at the early stages of exploring your litter and recycling bin options or you are ready to start planning your school playground space, talk to our team here at AMV Playgrounds.

Contact our team today on telephone 01704 898 919, email sales@amvplaygrounds.co.uk, or view the product selections above.

LITTER & RECYCLING BINS