31.7.2015

Our previous bin was a cheap cream-coloured plastic affair with a flap prone to stains from hastily thrown away tea bags. We wanted a new bin but it hadn’t occurred to us to shell out for something premium like this Brabantia one. When I got the chance to order it through the Vine programme I didn’t hesitate, and I can now say that, after using it for a while, I think it’s worth the asking price.I really love this bin. It’s sleek and elegant, fits in perfectly with the rest of our kitchen, and doesn’t seem to pick up smudges and grime (despite it being white). It’s discrete but still has decent capacity. The pedal mechanism works smoothly and lifts the lid up with plenty of clearance.It’s also nice how the lid doesn’t slam when you release your foot but instead settles down gently. On the inside it’s black plastic, with an interior container with green handles into which you put your bin bags. You can prop this up slightly so as to make it rest higher, which keeps the lid open when needed (say if you’re doing a big cleanup or peeling potatoes over it). See the picture I uploaded with this review.In terms of how this compares to other premium bins, like I mentioned earlier, I don’t have much experience. The only other type of Brabantia bin I’d seen before getting this one is the fairly common shiny stainless steel design with the black button lid, but I wasn’t that keen on it. This is much better in my opinion. It’s easier to open thanks to the pedal (if you’re holding a plate or whatnot), and it’s also easier to empty because you don’t have to take the lid completely off.While the bin itself is great, an important thing to consider if you’re going to buy it is bin liners. You get 3 Brabantia brand bin liners included in the box, but after that you’re on your own. If you want more they cost around £5-£6 for 40, so they’re quite expensive, but you do get a very precise and tidy fit. I ended up ordering some because it was a hassle getting our Tesco brand bin bags to have a secure fit around the edge of the bin without the plastic sticking out of the sides.For a price comparison, 60 bin bags from the grocery store can cost about £1 for 60, so if you use 1 per week that’s around £1/year. Brabantia bin bags work out to about £0.14/bag and just over £7.50/year, so in my opinion not a difference to worry about, although obviously if you’re a larger household which produces more waste you’ll go through more of them, making the price difference more noticeable. They are sturdy bags though, and I’ve yet to have one rip on me.Overall, I think this is a product you wouldn’t regret purchasing, as it scores highly on both form and function. You also get a 10 year warranty by registering the bin on the Brabantia website, which is a nice bonus. I’ve come around to thinking that a bin is kind of like a piece of furniture, when it looks good it can make the whole room feel a bit nicer, so it can be worth spending a little extra.

26.10.2014

A bin is a bin or so you might think, but this one does have a decent claim to be a cut above given the host of small but significant features it comes with, most of which work a treat… which is a good job really given it’ll set you back more than a hundred quid!In terms of specs: this is a 40 litre capacity bin (actually not that massive compared to some so do bear that in mind) which takes size ‘L’ Branbantia bags (it comes with one pack included). The height is a little over 2 feet (26 inches to be precise) and at its widest point it measures 17 inches wide. The depth is just 11 inches (a very useful dimension to keep in mind- more of which below!).So… what of the feautres?1.Most obvious is the flat-back design meaning less dead space and jutting out from the wall than conventional spherical bins; this is a genuinely useful idea in a modest-sized kitchen where the bin lives in the corner of the room, flush against the wall! I measured and with the bin flush against the wall, at the widest point, it juts out 11 inches into the room- not at all bad going.2. The lid doesn’t open fully vertical, meaning it won’t clatter against the wall even when the pedal is fully depressed: again, another useful idea (our kitchen wall clearly bears the scars from previous bins that lacked this feature!). There is a minor issue with this however because without the lid at 90 degrees, removing the inner bucket is *slightly* more fiddly.3. The lid is also ‘soft close’ so, once you’re foot’s off the pedal, it gently shuts rather than slams – another important extra4. The stainless steel finish is genuinely non-marking – I wasn’t sure about this but it genuinely doesn’t show fingerprints which is yet another massive plus, especially if you have small children, whose sticky fingers normally don’t mix well with stainless steel. That said, I’m not so keen on the steel-finish pedal; I’d sooner that was rubber or plastic or something more durable/easily cleanable.5. There’s a carry handle on the back of the bin… although that’s hardly an indispensable feature given that a kitchen bin will generally live solely in the same spot of your kitchen and you only ever remove and transport the inner bucket6. Speaking of which: the inner bucket has little pop-up handles which make removing the bin-liner a real doddle (unlike our last bin which, when full, needed the liner manually prizing out)7. The build quality is excellent: it’s weighty and sturdy and feels like it will last. The 10 year guarantee is nice but probably won’t be called upon.Ultimately, spending this much on a bin will be a personal decision but if space is an issue and money isn’t, then I’d recommend this as pretty much the perfect kitchen bin.

14.9.2014

The shape of this bin is excellent - it replaced a round Brabantia bin, which stood out much further into the kitchen, whereas this one fits neatly against the wall, meaning that I have gained a fair bit of floor space. It tucks away neatly and out of the way, which is great if like me you don't have a huge kitchen.As you would expect with Brabantia, it is expensive but you get what you pay for - the wonderful finishing is fabulous (even my old Brabantia bin, which is years old, still looks smart and clean). Comparing the two, this new one has large handles on the side of the inner bin to lift out, so it's a big improvement on the thin semi-circular piece of metal that would lie down against the edge of the inner bin.

19.7.2015

I love this bin. It looks stylish, does not show fingerprints, easy to open, tucks nicely against a wall, easy to get the bin out.The flat back os a big bonus, because it can get closer to the wall. I always wondered why they made some bins round. To open the lid, just lift it with your hand all the way up and it stays upright, to close just knock it down, and it silently closes. Or you could just press the foot pedal and the lid lifts up. This hold a large 30 litres, so would not need emptying everyday. It does come with 3 special made to fit bags, these are size G 23-30L and have a drawstring top. To fit a bag, lift the lid vertical to lock it in place, then pull up the two side handles and the inner bin completely lifts out.

12.9.2014

This bin is absolutely beautiful.It is expensive, there is no getting away from that, but the money has clearly been spent on the design and finish and materials.Everything has been well thought out from the lid not going right back so it would hit your wall, but staying just shy of that ( still loads of room to get your items in ) to the fact that if you open the lid by hand rather than by foot it will stay open, genuius, no more wrestling with one hand opening the bin and the other getting the liner out to empty it.The finish really is fingerprint resistant so it doesn't get that grubby look.The fact that it sits flat against the wall to save you room is another simple design,

16.7.2015

This is an impressive bin with some great features. First of all though, it's huge, which isn't necessarily a great thing. Yes, you can get lots in it but it makes the bin bags very heavy to lift out and take out to the bin outside. But it's a very sleek style and looks great in the kitchen. It has a handy handle on the back to make it easy to move around without having to either manhandle it or drag it. It's a semi-circular shape so it fits close to a wall and so isn't so intrusive into the kitchen environment.The bin comes with 10 bin liners which, given the price of the bin, I was hoping it would as Brabantia like you to use their own brand bags. The bags simply fit into the inner bin by tucking around the top.

18.7.2015

I never thought I would give a bin a five star review before especially one in this price range.This bin arrived well packaged and once out of the box I felt a little dismayed that anyone would pay this for a kitchen bin.I placed my bin bag inside and started using. The children who are to say the least heavy handed treat this bin with reverence. They are gentle with the foot pedal. The soft close lid is a wonder to my ear drums no more smash and bang. If you use the bin manually the lid stays up a joy, it's not covered in splashed debris as it usually is due to the kids being slap dash.The colour is insipid or muted but fits in well, and although gently curved it sits well in a corner or against a wall,

25.9.2014

Have no doubt about it, this is no shrinking violet of a pedal bin! Measuring 660h x 430w x 280d with a 40 litre capacity and finished in brushed stainless steel it is quite imposing, especially in the smaller kitchen. However, because the bin has a flat back and a semi-circular front/side, the outline of the bin is softened somewhat.The bin is fitted with a foot pedal and the top stays open while ever the pedal is depressed. On releasing the pedal the bin lid closes gracefully and quietly. If you open the lid with your hand the lid stays open until you flip it closed, again it closes gracefully and quietly.Opening the lid exposes 2 handles and these allow the plastic inner container to be lifted out,

10.9.2014

There's no doubt that Brabantia make good bins, and this one is no exception. It is very stylish, extremely robust and well-made and is a very practical shape. The brushed steel finish looks great and has a coating which keeps it smear-free and makes it easy to clean so it will keep it's good looks. It's pretty big at 40l capacity: it is 66cm high (pretty standard for this sort of bin) and about 44cm wide but only sticks out about 35cm from the wall or unit because of the flat back design, making it very practical.In use it is excellent. The pedal works very easily, the top is hinged so that it doesn't touch the wall when it opens and has a gently-closing mechanism.

13.9.2014

This is an impressive bid that seems to tackle most of the frustrations with previous pedal bins. This is a large bin wide with a flat back designed to sit in front of walls or units. The 40 Litre version will sit under a standard work top but the lid bangs on the underside when open.It has been well thought out from the lid hinging away from the wall when open so it does not touch the wall behind and if you open the lid by hand rather than by foot it will stay open making changing the bags much easier, especially as you can hook the plastic liner in an intermediate position to assist changing bags.The lid is damped so it opens and closes smoothly, not quite sure if this justifies the "motion control technology" badge on the box though,

9.9.2014

This is a really nice bin. Lovely finish that does not show fingerprints. It has a slightly rounded back (not a hard flat back) and quite wide. The idea is you can place it against a wall, or the end of a kitchen unit, without it extending out far. Don't get if you are trying to fit a bin into a narrow space - it's 43cm wide, more than you might expect, so measure first.There's lots of nice touches about it, showing Brabantia have learnt a lot over the years - and why it costs a bit more:* when you hit the foot pedal, the lid doesn't slam against the wall, but stops just short (nice and quiet, protects the wall)* when you lift the lid by hand, it stays in position* when you use the foot pedal and let go,

28.7.2015

It is clear from the get go that this is a quality product, and that it has been designed with a lot of thought and care. The red finish is attractive and shiny (although there are some lovely looking matte versions of this bin in other colours too) and the anti fingerprint coating means that it will stay new looking for much longer.There is a rubberised handle on the back, which makes it easy to pick the bin up and move it around, and inside there are two plastic handles on the inner bin which allow you to lift it out easily to change the bin bags. The bin itself is oval shaped, with a flat back, which means it is wider than usual, but protrudes less into the room, making it ultimately more compact.

30.9.2017

This a a brilliant bin. It sits flat against the wall and takes up the minimum space but is wide emough for scraping plates and tipping scraps off chopping boards. It doesn’t go for walks across the floor either like my old small round Brabantia pedal bin. The smells are well sealed in, and no more clanky lid!It’s easy to move using the fabric type handle at the back.I struggled to work out how to prop the bin half way for bag changing. You just lift and push it tothe back. The bin bags fit well (it came with three or four). It is worth buying the Brabantia bags as they are stronger than most, and are an ok price if you bulk buy on Amazon.We bought the 30l in mineral blue. The size is just right,

4.3.2018

The problem that we had was that my wife wanted a bin sitting back in shallow recess. Standard bins wasted the space in the recess and stuck out. This one sits back ... it's like only the front half of the bin is there and the back half has been removed to leave the part sitting against the wall almost flat. It's like you've half a bin ... but it fits against the wall and that's the important thing.Then there's bin bags. It can take standard bin bags, but they just don't look right. You've got a nice bin with a bin bag hanging out at the top. The bespoke bin bags (that you get a few free with the bin to tempt you) fit snugly withing the bin and don't show on the outside. And,

15.7.2015

The Brabantia designers seem to have thought of everything when it came to this, possibly the ultimate pedal bin,The flat-back design saves you a little kitchen floor-space, as it will stand flush against a wall. The D-shaped base gives it a smaller footprint than conventional round bins, but it still feels totally stable in use. The pedal mechanism is wonderfully smooth and positive - like gently pressing the accelerator on a prestige car. The lid stops just short of a 90 degree opening angle, so it will not bash against your wall and the closing function has a quality damping mechanism so it shuts slowly and smoothly.Hard to fault this bin, but if pushed to make some criticism,

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