To prevent health risks, it is crucial to maintain good wheelie bin hygiene. This includes cleaning the bin regularly and disposing of waste correctly. Bins should be cleaned at least once a month, or more frequently if they are particularly dirty or have been used to store food waste. Before cleaning, it is important to wear gloves, as the waste in the bin can be a source of harmful bacteria. The bin should be emptied completely, and any remaining waste should be removed using a brush or scraper. The bin should then be washed with hot, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly with a hose. To further disinfect the bin, a solution of bleach and water can be used, but care must be taken to avoid splashing the solution on the skin or clothes.

Yes the wheelie bin storage units are treated wood. We do recommend to either varnish or paint them to get some extra longevity from them, to protect them from the Irish weather.

Ideally in a sheltered and level location which is easy to get to in order to put your bins out and bring them back in again, conveniently. You can keep it on a plinth, on concrete, tarmacadam or even gravel. The most important thing is that the surface is level, or else this will affect the closing mechanisms on your wheelie bin cover.