How often should sanitary bins be emptied?

It’s one of the questions we’re asked most often – how often should sanitary bins be emptied – and the answer is surprisingly simple:

Sanitary bins should be serviced frequently enough to remain hygienic, odour-free and suitable for the level of use within your premises.

There isn’t a single servicing schedule that suits every organisation. A small office with a handful of employees will naturally require a different frequency to a busy shopping centre, school or healthcare facility.

Sanitary disposal units play an essential role in maintaining washroom hygiene.

Without regular servicing, bins can quickly become overfilled, unpleasant to use, a source of unwanted odours, less hygienic for users and are a poor reflection of your business.

Regular servicing ensures waste is removed safely, specialised waste bags with a antimicrobial liner are used with the unit fully cleaned and sanitised each time

Several factors influence how often sanitary units should be serviced:

• Number of employees
• Number of visitors
• Opening hours
• Washroom usage
• Seasonal demand
• Type of premises

A busy leisure venue, for example, may require more frequent servicing than a small office.

Rather than using a “one size fits all” approach, Hygenie Washrooms work with each customer to create a servicing schedule based on actual usage. As your business changes, your service schedule can change too.

That means you’re never paying for unnecessary visits and you’re also never left with overflowing bins.

Professional servicing includes much more than simply removing waste.

Our trained service operatives inspect equipment, replace liners, clean the unit and check functionality to ensure each unit continues to provide a hygienic, discreet solution for washroom users.

It’s these small details that help maintain a positive experience for employees, visitors and customers alike.

If you’re unsure whether your current servicing schedule is right for your premises, we’d be happy to review your requirements and provide impartial advice.