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Wheelie Bins

50L to 1100L
Household to industrial

34 Products
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Pedal Bins

3L to 240L
Hygiene-first solutions

31 Products
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Commercial & Industrial

Skip, Hook Lift, Front Lift
Up to 35m³ capacity

21 Products
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Medical Bins

SANS 10248 compliant
Biohazard & sharps

19 Products
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Park & Public Bins

Galvanised steel
Single to triple stream

10 Products
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Hotel & Hospitality

Stainless steel
Room to kitchen

10 Products
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Council & Municipal

Municipal contracts
Street litter bins

14 Products
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Accessories

Lids, wheels, liners
Labels & locks

8 Products

Shop by Colour

South African standard colour coding for waste separation and compliance

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Expert guidance on bin selection, compliance, and waste management

📏 Bin Size Calculator

Not sure what size you need? Use our interactive guide to match bin capacity to your waste volume, from small households to large industrial sites.

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🎨 Colour Coding Guide

Understand South Africa's waste separation colour standards: Black (general), Green (organic), Blue (paper), Yellow (recyclables), Red (hazardous).

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🏥 Medical Waste Compliance

Learn why ordinary bins cannot legally hold medical waste. SANS 10248, NEMWA Act, and the critical differences in certification and disposal.

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SABS Approved

All wheelie bins meet South African Bureau of Standards

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Nationwide Delivery

Delivered across South Africa within 3-21 working days

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Medical Compliant

SANS 10248 & NEMWA Act compliant medical waste bins

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147 products across 8 categories — every bin for every need

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📏 Wheelie Bin Size Comparison Guide

50L
Small office / bathroom
80L
Small household
120L
Standard municipal
140L
Municipal standard
240L
SA's most popular
660L
4-wheel commercial
770L
Heavy commercial
1100L
Maximum mobile

240L is South Africa's most popular municipal wheelie bin size. It holds approximately 4-5 full black bags and is compatible with all standard municipal collection trucks. 660L and 1100L are 4-wheel commercial units for restaurants, retail, and industrial sites. For even larger volumes, see our Commercial & Industrial range (Skip Bins up to 40m³, Hook Lift up to 35m³).

🏥 Medical Bin vs Ordinary Bin — Critical Differences

FeatureOrdinary BinMedical / Healthcare Risk Waste Bin
PurposeGeneral household, commercial, or industrial wasteInfectious waste, sharps, pharmaceuticals, cytotoxic materials
Legal StandardNone requiredSANS 10248-1, SANS 452 (sharps), NEMWA Act 59 of 2008
Colour CodingOptional (for recycling separation)MANDATORY — Red (infectious), Yellow (sharps/cytotoxic), Purple (pharmaceutical)
MaterialHDPE, steel, stainless steel — general durabilityMust be puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and rigid
Lid TypeOpen, swing, pedal, dome — any acceptableMust be sealable/lockable. NEVER open-top for infectious waste
DisposalMunicipal landfill or recyclingONLY licensed medical waste contractors. Incineration or autoclaving
DocumentationNone requiredManifests required for EVERY collection. SAWIS registration
StorageAny convenient locationSecure, ventilated, inaccessible to public. Max 90 days for pharmaceutical
Staff TrainingNot requiredMandatory on segregation, handling, spill response
PriceStandard commercial pricingHigher — compliance requirements and specialised materials
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Critical Warning: A red 240L wheelie bin for medical waste is manufactured to stricter puncture and leak standards, must be used with red liners, requires manifest documentation, and can only be emptied by licensed contractors. The certification, documentation, and disposal chain are what qualify a bin as "medical" — not just the colour. Using an ordinary bin for medical waste is a violation of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act and can result in prosecution.

🎨 South African Waste Colour Coding Standards

South Africa follows the SANS 10248-1 standard for colour-coded waste containers. Correct colour coding ensures safe segregation at source and compliance with municipal and healthcare regulations.

Black General Waste
Non-recyclable
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Green Organic Waste
Garden / Food
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Blue Paper & Cardboard
Recycling
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Yellow Plastic / Glass / Metal
Mixed Recyclables
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Red Hazardous / Medical
Biohazard
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Orange Construction Waste
Industrial
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Purple Pharmaceutical
Cytotoxic
White / Grey Clean Recyclables
General Office

🦶 Pedal Bin Deep Dive — All Sizes from 3L to 240L

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Why Pedal Bins Matter: Hands-free operation is critical in hygiene-sensitive environments. A foot pedal eliminates hand contact with the lid, reducing cross-contamination risk by up to 90% compared to swing-top or open bins. This is why hospitals, clinics, food preparation areas, and hotels mandate pedal-operated bins.
SizeTypeMaterialBest ForKey Feature
3L – 12LStainless Steel PedalChrome / Black SSHotel bathrooms, guest rooms, spasSoft-close lid, fingerprint-resistant
15L – 30LStainless Steel / Plastic PedalSS or PP PlasticHotel kitchens, offices, clinicsRemovable inner bucket for cleaning
30L – 45LHeavy-Duty Plastic PedalHDPE PlasticCommercial kitchens, restaurantsReinforced foot pedal, wide opening
45L – 68LHeavy-Duty Plastic PedalHDPE PlasticHospital wards, large kitchensBiohazard colour options, high capacity
68L – 100LIndustrial Plastic PedalHDPE PlasticIndustrial facilities, large hospitalsMaximum capacity pedal mechanism
140L – 240LFoot-Operated Wheelie StyleHDPE PlasticMedical waste central collection, food serviceWheelie bin mobility + hands-free pedal

🏗️ Commercial & Industrial Bins — From 1.5m³ to 40m³

🚛 Front Lift Bins

1.5m³ to 4.5m³ steel bins with plastic lids. Designed for front-loading waste trucks. Lockable bars available. Ideal for retail, manufacturing, and commercial precincts.

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🗑️ Skip Bins

2m³ to 40m³ open-top steel containers. The workhorse of construction and demolition. Holds 20 to 880 wheelie-bin equivalents. Drop-off and collection service available.

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🏭 Hook Lift Bins (RoRo)

8m³ to 35m³ heavy-duty steel containers with hook-lift mechanism. Roll-on/roll-off for mining, major industrial, and large municipal operations. Maximum capacity mobile waste solution.

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Get in Touch

All enquiries are forwarded directly to our team at MedQ Medical Supplies. Whether you need a single 240L wheelie bin for your home or a fleet of 1100L industrial bins for a municipal contract, we are here to help.

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Physical Address25 West Road, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa
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EmailEnquiries and orders: [email protected]
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Phone+27 65 392 8985
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Mother CompanyMedQ Medical Supplies
www.medqsupplies.co.za

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Delivery & Shipping Policy

Effective date: 17 August 2026

We deliver within South Africa.

Delivery timing and charges depend on the product, quantity, destination and site access. We confirm these details before accepting an order.

Delivery timing

Typical delivery is 3–21 working days after order acceptance and cleared payment, subject to confirmed availability, production lead time and delivery route. Made-to-order and large industrial products may take longer; the applicable estimate will be stated in the quotation or order confirmation.

Delivery charges

Delivery is not represented as free by default. The delivery charge is calculated or quoted before order acceptance. Large, heavy or remote-area deliveries may require a separate freight quotation.

Site access and offloading

The customer must provide an accurate delivery address, contact person and any access restrictions. Bulky products may require suitable vehicle access, lifting equipment or customer-assisted offloading. Any special requirement will be agreed before dispatch.

Inspection and problems

Please inspect the shipment on delivery. Report visible damage, shortages or incorrect products promptly to [email protected], including the order number, SKU and photographs where relevant.

Contact

Questions about delivery can be sent to [email protected] or +27 65 392 8985.

Privacy & POPIA Notice

Effective date: 17 August 2026

WheelieBinz.co.za is operated as a division of MedQ Medical Supplies. We process personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) and other applicable South African law.

Information we collect

We may collect information you provide when requesting a quotation, contacting us or placing an order, including your name, organisation, contact details, delivery address, requested products and correspondence. We may also receive basic technical and usage information needed to operate and secure the website.

How we use information

We use personal information to answer enquiries, prepare quotations, process and deliver orders, provide customer service, meet legal and accounting obligations, prevent misuse and improve our services. We do not sell personal information.

Sharing and safeguards

Information may be shared with service providers such as couriers, hosting providers, payment or accounting providers only where needed to provide the service or meet legal obligations. We apply reasonable organisational and technical safeguards and retain information only as long as reasonably required.

Your choices and rights

You may ask to access, correct or delete eligible personal information, object to certain processing, or raise a privacy concern. Legal retention duties and other lawful exceptions may apply.

Contact

Email privacy requests to [email protected] or contact us at 25 West Road, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa.

Terms of Sale & Payment Information

Effective date: 17 August 2026

Important: Adding a product to the site cart creates an enquiry or quotation request; it does not by itself complete a purchase or charge a payment method.

Prices and VAT

Retail prices displayed as “INC VAT” include South African VAT at 15%. Any ex-VAT amount is shown separately. A formal quotation or order confirmation will state product prices, VAT, delivery charges and the total payable.

Orders and availability

An order is accepted only when we issue written confirmation after verifying price, availability, quantity, delivery requirements and payment arrangements. “In Stock” and “Made to Order” labels are indicative and remain subject to confirmation before order acceptance.

Payment

Available payment method, payment timing and banking or payment instructions are provided securely on the quotation or order confirmation. This website does not ask you to enter card details into the product enquiry form. Never send card numbers or passwords by email.

Product information

We take reasonable care with descriptions, dimensions and images. Minor manufacturing, colour or specification variations may occur. For regulated, medical or industrial use, confirm the required standard and intended application with us before ordering.

Consumer rights

Nothing in these terms limits rights that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Consumer Protection Act or other applicable law. See our Returns, Refunds and Exchanges Policy.

Contact

Email [email protected], call +27 65 392 8985, or write to 25 West Road, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa.

Returns, Refunds and Exchanges Policy

Effective date: 15 August 2026

Standard return window: 14 calendar days after delivery.

We accept returns of eligible defective and non-defective products sold through WheelieBinz.co.za. This policy applies to customers in South Africa.

Return eligibility

For a non-defective return, contact us within 14 calendar days after delivery. The product must be unused, unassembled, clean, in its original condition, and returned with all parts, accessories and packaging. Proof of purchase is required.

Products damaged in transit, supplied incorrectly, defective or materially different from their description must be reported promptly. Your rights under the Consumer Protection Act remain unaffected.

Products excluded from change-of-mind returns

  • Custom-made, branded, engraved, modified or special-order products.
  • Products used for medical, clinical, sanitary or hazardous waste after opening or use, unless defective.
  • Products damaged through misuse, incorrect assembly, neglect or ordinary wear.
  • Clearance products marked final sale, unless defective.

How to request a return

  1. Email [email protected] with your order number, product SKU, reason for return and photographs where relevant.
  2. Wait for written return authorisation and the return address before sending the product.
  3. Package the product securely and include the return authorisation reference.

Do not return products without approval. We will respond to return requests within two business days.

Return method and costs

Returns are accepted by courier or at our Johannesburg address after prior arrangement. For an approved defective, damaged or incorrect product, WheelieBinz.co.za pays reasonable return transport costs. For a non-defective change-of-mind return, the customer pays return transport costs. Original delivery charges are refunded only where required by law or where we supplied a defective, damaged or incorrect product.

Inspection, refunds and exchanges

We inspect returned products after receipt. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method within 10 business days after approval. Bank processing time may vary. You may request an exchange, subject to stock availability. No restocking fee applies to an eligible return received in the required condition.

Defective goods

Where the Consumer Protection Act applies, defective goods reported within six months after delivery qualify for the remedies provided by law. Depending on the circumstances, you may choose a repair, replacement or refund. Manufacturer warranties may provide extra cover.

Cancellations before dispatch

Contact us as soon as possible. A standard stocked order cancelled before dispatch receives a full refund. Custom-made and special-order products may incur costs already committed, where permitted by law.

Contact

WheelieBinz.co.za, a division of MedQ Medical Supplies
25 West Road, Houghton, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +27 65 392 8985

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