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Which recycling bin for offices?

In offices, the streams produced every day are mainly paper, packaging (plastics and metals) and, in break areas, biowaste.

Updated 25 September 2026 · Sources at the bottom of the page · Text version

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Short answer

In offices, the streams produced every day are mainly paper, packaging (plastics and metals) and, in break areas, biowaste. The usual set-up is one 3-stream station (paper, packaging, residual waste) per open space or circulation area, and one station with a biowaste stream in each cafeteria or break room. SService-Public

Where to place the stations

  • Reception and halls: one visible station, 3 streams.
  • Open spaces: one 3-stream station per circulation area rather than a bin per desk.
  • Cafeterias and break rooms: add the biowaste stream.

Volumes

50/60 L per stream is sufficient for most office areas; 90/100 L for busy lobbies and cafeterias. See which volume to choose.

Models

VAXJO, FLORIDA, MALMÖ and the entire indoor range.

Sources

Razvan Toma
Written byRazvan Toma

Founder of PoubelleTri. Has designed and made recycling stations for businesses and local authorities since 2010: more than 16 years of B2B manufacturing experience.

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