Wheelie Bin Storage: Find the Right Bin Store | BinFit

Wheelie bin storage: start with the space, not the style

A wheelie bin store can look compact in a product photograph and still be too wide for the gap beside your house. Before comparing finishes, record the usable width, depth and height of the site. Check the narrowest point rather than the easiest point to measure, and leave room for anything that projects into the space, including pipes, window sills and gate posts.

Then measure the bins themselves. The capacity moulded into the body is useful for narrowing the choice, but it does not describe the lid, handles or wheels. If your household has bins from different manufacturers, measure each one and use the largest dimensions when planning wheelie bin storage.

Choose wheelie bin storage by number of bins

Start with the number of bins you need to store, then check the dimensions and opening clearance of each candidate. Our pages for single, double, triple and four-bin storage help remove options that are clearly the wrong size. The Fit Finder can then help you compare available space and opening clearances.

Measure before you buy

• Width: measure the clear space between walls, fences, posts and downpipes. Do not assume a quoted product width includes clearance for fitting or opening doors.
• Depth: allow for the bin body, handles and the space needed to roll a bin forward. A store that fits when closed may still be awkward to use.
• Height: check both the closed height and the room required to lift a lid or roof. Consider nearby windows, eaves and overhanging plants.
• Ground: a flat, stable base helps doors and roofs operate as intended. Check the retailer’s installation and anchoring requirements before ordering.

What to compare after size

• Access: front doors need enough clear space for a full bin to roll out without catching on a wall or gate.
• Roof movement: a lifting roof may need more height than the closed product dimensions suggest.
• Material: timber, metal and plastic have different maintenance, appearance and installation needs. Compare the manufacturer’s care advice rather than relying on a photograph.
• Bin lids and doors: check whether the design lets you open the bins comfortably and whether the doors suit the direction of access in your garden or driveway.

Questions worth checking on a product listing

Before choosing a wheelie bin store, look for external dimensions, internal clearance, the supported number and size of bins, base requirements and whether assembly or anchoring is required. If a critical figure is missing, treat it as a question for the retailer rather than an invitation to guess. A few minutes of measuring can prevent choosing storage that looks right but does not work in everyday use.