
WHEELIE BIN HIRE IN READING BERKSHIRE
Why hire wheelie bins from us?

UK Wheelie Bin Sizes, Waste Types & What They Hold
We empty any wheelie bin size anywhere in Berkshire — one-off clears, missed collections, or regular scheduled lifts. We also rent 240L and 1100L bins with weekly, fortnightly or monthly collections.
Bin Size | Capacity | Approx. Bags* | Common Waste Streams | Typical Contents (Examples) | Not Suitable |
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120L | 120 litres | ~2 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Food (liner) | Small household waste, small recyclables, light office waste | Rubble/soil, liquids, chemicals, asbestos, clinical waste, gas cylinders, loose batteries |
140L | 140 litres | 2–3 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Food (liner) | Flats & small households, light cardboard, cans, plastics | As above |
180L | 180 litres | 3–4 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling | Family homes, small garden offcuts (bagged), office waste | As above |
240L (Most common) | 240 litres | 4–5 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Cardboard-only, Food (liner) | Household refuse, office waste, bagged food waste, flattened boxes | As above |
360L | 360 litres | 6–7 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Cardboard-only | Restaurants, small retail, larger households; extra recyclables | As above |
660L | 660 litres | 10–12 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Cardboard-only | Shared bin stores, pubs, takeaways, multi-let offices | As above; large WEEE/white goods |
770L | 770 litres | 12–14 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Cardboard-only | Busy retail/food sites; bulky cardboard (flattened) | As above |
1100L (Large commercial) | 1100 litres | 15–18 bags | General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Cardboard-only | Landlords, offices, warehouses, blocks of flats; large recyclables | As above; liquids, oils, hazardous/clinical waste |
*Bag count is approximate and varies by bag size and waste type.
What we do
- Empty any bin size (120L–1100L): one-off or contract lifts across Reading, Newbury, Wokingham, Bracknell, Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough and all Berkshire towns.
- Missed bin collection rescue: same-day/next-day private emptying for overflowing bin stores at homes, shops, HMOs, offices and estates. See our Missed Bin Collection Berkshire service.
- Bin hire: 240L & 1100L bins supplied with weekly, fortnightly or monthly collections. Ideal for landlords, letting agents and HMO properties.
- Waste streams we handle: General Waste, Mixed Recycling, Cardboard-only and Food Waste (liners) we’ll advise the best setup for your site.
- Duty of Care compliant: Waste Transfer Notes provided for every collection.
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