Litter bins with ashtrays

As part of the furnishing of seating areas and entrances to public buildings, litter bins with ashtrays combine the look of well-designed street furniture with the practical function of collecting cigarette ends safely. A well-designed combined bin and ashtray looks consistent with the other street furniture installed at the same location.

They are increasingly installed at the entrances to modern office buildings and public facilities that care about the appearance of their surroundings. Stainless steel or powder-coated galvanised steel makes regular cleaning and hygiene easier, which is important in heavily used entrance areas. Litter bins with ashtrays are listed in the same catalogue as the other bin types – the full range can be found in the street and park litter bins category.

The inner ashtray compartment is usually fitted with a metal mesh or perforated insert that limits the air supply to the collected cigarette ends and reliably extinguishes them. This directly affects the fire safety of the whole unit, especially when it stands close to a building.

Separate waste and ashtray compartments in a single housing stop smokers from throwing cigarette ends straight into the litter bin, which can be a real fire hazard when paper or other flammable materials are in the same compartment. This functional separation is the main reason many sites choose a combined bin and ashtray rather than a separate bin and a separate ashtray.

The capacity of the ashtray compartment should match the number of smokers at the location. At the entrances to large office buildings or industrial sites, where many people gather at set times, higher-capacity models that need emptying less often work well. For smaller locations, standard sizes are sufficient.

The finish matters especially here, because a combined bin and ashtray usually stands right next to the main entrance, a highly visible spot for every visitor to the building. Brushed stainless steel remains a popular choice in modern office projects because it copes well with frequent handling and does not show fingerprints.

Regular emptying and cleaning of the ashtray compartment needs a little more attention than a standard litter bin. Ash and cigarette ends left in place can cause unpleasant odours, especially in wet weather. In heavily used locations, this part should therefore be serviced more often than the general waste compartment.