A guide to our wheelie bin dimensions

by Craig Pryce October 18, 2022

At Wheelie Bin Solutions, our wheelie bins come in several shapes, sizes, and colours. Knowing the dimensions of a wheelie bin enables you to determine if the bins will fit where they need to (such as in an outdoor storage area or down an access alleyway) and how much waste you can fit inside them.

From the standard wheelie bin dimensions of a 240-litre council-issued bin to the large wheelie bin dimensions and capacity of a 1100-litre wheelie bin, you can shop our range confidently by referring to this handy guide.

What size wheelie bin do I need?

We recommend conducting a waste audit to ensure you choose the correct wheelie bin size for your residential or commercial waste disposal. A waste audit provides answers to the following questions:

What type(s) of waste do you produce?

How much waste do you generate?

How quickly do you produce the waste?

How often are your bins emptied?

What are the measurements of the area or space where you plan to store your wheelie bin(s)?

This information will give you a firm idea of what wheelie bin best suits your waste management needs. Some businesses may need secondary bins in addition to a general waste bin. For example, hotels and restaurants in the hospitality industry often require additional wheelie bins for food waste and glass.

UK Wheelie Bin Dimensions

In the following table you’ll find key wheelie bin measurements, including each wheelie bin's nominal loading capacity, height, width, and depth. This information will help you choose the right receptacle for your domestic, commercial, and industrial requirements.

Wheelie Bin Dimensions

Wheelie Bin Type	Total Height (mm)	Total Width (mm)	Total Depth (mm)	Number of Bin Bags	Nominal Loading Capacity (kg)
60 Litre Wheelie Bins	935	450	516	1	40
80 Litre Wheelie Bins	939	449	520	1.5	40
120 Litre Wheelie Bins	930	475	545	2	48
140 Litre Wheelie Bins	1050	475	545	2	56
180 Litre Wheelie Bins	1070	483	716	4	72
240 Litre Wheelie Bins	1063	575	713	4	96
360 Litre Wheelie Bins	1098	596	878	6	144
660 Litre Wheelie Bins	1222	1371	778	10	270
660 Litre Metal Wheelie Bins	1310	1250	720	10	270
770 Litre Wheelie Bins	1360	1371	767	13	310
1100 Litre Wheelie Bins	1315	1372	1085	19	440
1100 Litre Metal Wheelie Bins	1355	1250	980	19	440
1280 Litre Wheelie Bins	1430	1260	985	24	750

NB: Please note that dimensions can vary slightly after manufacture.

Once you’ve selected the best wheelie bin for your household or business, all that’s left to do is place your order. If you need further assistance with our wheelie bin dimensions and sizes, contact a member of our helpful team ⁠—they will be happy to guide you through the selection process.

Find additional information on our wheelie bins on the product collection pages.