1100 Litre Waste Bin Hire & Collection

1100 litre waste bin service

Need more waste capacity without committing to a skip or a permanent compactor? Our 1100 litre wheelie bins give busy offices, hospitality venues, retail sites and other high-output workplaces the extra room they need – with a schedule and price built around how much waste you actually produce.

J Dickinson & Sons supplies secure 1100 litre bins with scheduled commercial collections across Bolton, Manchester and the wider North West. Tell us your waste volumes and site layout, and we’ll recommend the right number of bins and the right collection frequency – no guesswork, no paying for capacity you don’t need.

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Why choose J Dickinson & Sons for your 1100 litre waste bin service?

We back every 1100 litre bin service with the credentials and reliability that larger commercial customers expect, delivered with the accountability of a fourth-generation family business:

Clear, upfront pricing – no hidden charges
Secure, lockable bins with lockable wheels
Flexible collection schedules that flex with your business
General waste and cardboard/recycling options
Full waste-transfer documentation for your compliance records
A fully managed collection fleet and in-house recycling facility
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified, plus FORS Bronze membership
More than 85 years of family-run waste management experience
Friendly, responsive local support if plans change

What are our 1100 litre bin specifications?

Our 1100 litre bin is built for medium to large businesses that need serious capacity without the footprint of a skip. Every bin includes:

1,100 litres of waste capacity
Four wheels for easier movement
Lockable wheels for secure positioning
A lockable flat lid to prevent unauthorised use
Secure storage between collections
Suitability for general waste or cardboard
Compatibility with scheduled commercial collections

1100 litre bin dimensions:

Length: 89.8cm
Height: 132.5cm
Width: 137cm

Exact loading guidance and access requirements will be confirmed for your site – our team can assess this before you order, so there are no surprises on delivery day.

Who needs a 1100 litre waste bin?

An 1100 litre waste bin is intended for businesses that regularly fill smaller commercial bins or need to reduce the number of containers stored on site.

It can be suitable for:

Large offices and business centres
Hotels, pubs and hospitality venues
Restaurants producing high volumes of general waste
Retail shops and supermarkets
Warehouses and distribution sites
Schools and educational facilities
Apartment and property developments
Leisure centres and gyms
Manufacturing and industrial premises
Multi-occupancy commercial buildings

A 1100 litre bin may also be appropriate where several departments, tenants, or trading areas use a shared waste storage point.

The correct setup depends on what your business throws away. A site producing light cardboard packaging will have different capacity and collection requirements from a hotel disposing of dense bags of general waste.

What can and can’t go in the bin?

Our 1100 litre general waste bins take suitable non-recyclable commercial waste – anything that doesn’t belong in your dry recycling or food waste collection.

Certain materials aren’t permitted unless specifically agreed in advance, including batteries, electrical equipment, chemicals, liquids, fluorescent tubes, clinical waste and hot materials. We’ll confirm exactly what’s accepted before your first collection, and can supply signage to help your team avoid contamination.

How much can the 1100 litre bin hold?

Our 1100 litre bin holds roughly 15–20 bin bags of waste – enough to significantly cut down on how often smaller bins need emptying.

That capacity works for general waste or, kept separate and flattened, for cardboard and other agreed recyclable materials. Wet or contaminated cardboard should be kept apart from clean, dry packaging, as it may not be suitable for the same recycling route. Not sure which setup suits your waste mix? We’ll help you decide between a dedicated cardboard bin, a dry mixed recycling service, or separate containers.

1100 litre cardboard and recycling bins

Generating high volumes of packaging waste? Our 1100 litre wheelie bins help businesses manage cardboard and recyclables efficiently — maximising capacity and keeping collection costs down.

Flatten cardboard before disposal to save space and reduce collection frequency.Keep cardboard separate from food waste, liquids and general rubbish — contamination can mean higher costs and fewer recycling options. Following WRAP guidance, we recommend separate waste streams unless your collector agrees otherwise.

Not sure what you need? Our team will recommend the right solution — dedicated cardboard bins, dry mixed recycling, or separate containers — for your business.

How flexible are your 1100 litre collections?

Collections are scheduled around your business, not the other way round – weekly, several times a week, or another frequency based on what you actually generate and what’s available locally.

We factor in your average waste volume, peak trading days, seasonal spikes, footfall, storage space, and the risk of odour or pests. If your bin is regularly overflowing, or being emptied before it’s reasonably full, tell us and we’ll adjust the schedule – you shouldn’t be paying for a service that doesn’t match your waste.

Scheduled 1100 litre bin collections

Get the most from your 1100 litre bin with a collection schedule matched to your business’s waste output. The wrong frequency means paying for half-empty collections or an overflowing bin days before pickup.

We arrange 1100 litre bin collections on a recurring schedule – weekly, multiple times per week, or another frequency based on your needs and local availability.

When recommending your schedule, we consider:

Average weekly waste volume
Peak trading days and seasonal increases
Employee, guest or customer numbers
Available bin space
Waste type and weight
Site access and opening hours
Odour and pest risks
Recycling and food waste arrangements

Hospitality businesses often need more frequent collections during weekends and busy periods, while offices typically see steadier volumes with peaks after events or occupancy changes.

If your bin regularly overflows – or is collected before it’s reasonably full – we’ll review and adjust your schedule.

What’s included in the contract?

Your agreement will set out exactly what you’re getting before the 1100 litre bin service starts – no ambiguity, no surprise costs. That includes:

Number and type of bins supplied
Accepted waste materials
Agreed collection frequency
Where the bin must be presented, and access requirements on collection day
Contract length and notice period
Charges for additional collections, contamination or excess waste
Responsibilities for loss or damage
How to change your service

We take the time to size this correctly from the outset. Choosing the cheapest option just to save on the initial price often costs more once extra collections are needed – we’d rather get it right first time.

What access do you need for delivery and collection?

An 1100 litre bin is considerably larger than a domestic wheelie bin, so your site needs firm, level ground and a clear route for the collection vehicle – with nothing blocking emergency exits or pedestrian routes.

Before we deliver, it helps to know:

Width of gates and access routes
Steps, kerbs, slopes or uneven surfaces
Space needed to move and turn the bin
Distance from storage area to collection vehicle
Locked gates or restricted opening hours
Parked vehicles that might block access
Overhead restrictions
Whether the collection area is shared

We’ll talk this through before your service starts, so nothing catches your driver – or you – out on the day. If anything changes (gate codes, hours, access), just let us know.

Does this help you comply with Simpler Recycling rules?

A single 1100 litre general waste bin won’t, on its own, cover your full legal obligations under England’s Simpler Recycling rules – but we’ll make sure your full setup does.

Since 31 March 2025, workplaces with ten or more full-time-equivalent employees (counted across the whole business, not per site) have had to separate dry recyclables, food waste and residual waste. Businesses with fewer than ten employees have until 31 March 2027, when plastic film must also be included.

Rather than leaving you to work this out, we’ll review what your site produces and recommend containers that meet the requirement – general waste plus whatever combination of food waste, cardboard and dry recycling bins you actually need.

How do you handle my duty of care?

Every collection comes with the documentation you need to meet your duty of care as a business producing commercial waste.

We provide a waste transfer note (or equivalent) for each collection, and we’re a properly authorised waste carrier – so you’re not exposed to the legal, financial and reputational risk of using an unlicensed operator. Your waste is collected by our own managed fleet and processed through our 17-acre recycling facility in Bolton, backed by ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification and FORS Bronze membership.

1100 litre bin collections by area

We provide 1100 litre bin collections across Bolton and Greater Manchester, including:

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Bolton

Chorley

Horwich

Leyland

Wigan

Frequently asked questions

Can food waste go in an 1100 litre general waste bin?

Businesses covered by the Simpler Recycling rules must separate food waste from general waste before collection. Micro-firms with fewer than ten full-time-equivalent employees must comply by 31 March 2027.

A separate food waste container and collection service may therefore be required, even when the business produces only a relatively small quantity of food waste.

Where should a 1100 litre bin be stored?

The bin should be stored on firm, level ground in a secure area with a clear route to the collection point. It must not block fire exits, pavements, loading areas or other essential access routes.

Any gates, security restrictions or collection-time limitations should be discussed before the service starts.

How much waste fits in a 1100 litre bin?

An 1100 litre bin holds 1100 litres of commercial waste, but the amount it can safely contain depends on the material. Lightweight cardboard and packaging fill the capacity differently from dense general waste.

Waste must fit inside the bin with the lid closed. Bags or materials placed beside or on top of the bin may require an additional collection and should not be assumed to form part of the regular service.

Do I need more than one 1100 litre bin?

You may need several bins if your site produces high volumes of waste or requires separate general waste and recycling streams. The number required will depend on your weekly output, collection schedule and available storage space.

A waste review can identify whether additional 1100 litre bins, smaller containers or more frequent collections would provide the most efficient arrangement.

How often can an 1100 litre wheelie bin be collected?

Collection frequency can be arranged around your waste volumes and local service availability. Larger offices and hospitality venues may need weekly or multiple weekly collections, while lower-volume sites may require a less frequent schedule.

The service can be reviewed if your business grows, trading patterns change or the bin is regularly full before collection day.

What time will my bin get emptied?

A scheduled collection day will be confirmed to you. We are unable to give specific times the bin will be emptied due to traffic, but we will always work to any individual requirements of your business.