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A good waste bin does one thing reliably: open the lid, put the rubbish in, keep the odour in — day after day, for years. At Taiga, you’ll find waste bins and waste separation systems from Brabantia, from compact 4-litre bins to the 40-litre Touch Bin for the family kitchen.
How to recognise a good waste bin
- The right size: 10 to 30 litres is usually enough for one to three people, while families are better off with 30 to 40 litres. Compact bins from 4 litres are ideal for bathrooms, offices or collecting food waste.
- Opening mechanism: A pedal bin can be opened with your foot when your hands are full — practical when cooking. Touch Bin lids open and close with light pressure.
- Waste separation: Systems with several compartments — such as the Bo Touch Bin with three 11-litre compartments — separate general waste, packaging and paper in a single unit.
- Quality of the mechanism: The pedal, lid and compartments are the parts that work every day — durable construction pays off here.
Our brand: why Brabantia
Almost all the waste bins in this collection come from Brabantia — durable, well designed and repairable rather than disposable; there’s also the enamelled food waste bin from Riess for kitchen compost. The classic Touch Bin and NewIcon pedal bins are available in several sizes and colours; some models are also available from us as inspected B-stock.
In practice: the right place in the kitchen
A spot under the worktop or inside a kitchen cupboard is particularly popular: the waste bin stays within reach while cooking but remains out of sight. Freestanding pedal bins and Touch Bins also look good out in the open. For food waste, it’s best to choose a small bin — three to five litres — and empty it regularly to prevent odours.
What waste bin size is right for my household?
As a rule of thumb: 10 to 30 litres for up to three people, and 30 to 40 litres for a family of four. If you separate your waste consistently, you can use a smaller general waste bin because packaging and paper are collected separately.
How can I separate waste while saving space?
With a waste separation system such as the Bo Touch Bin with three compartments: general waste, packaging and paper go into separate compartments in a single unit — saving space and trips.
Pedal bin or Touch Bin?
Both open without much handling: the pedal bin with your foot — ideal when your hands are full while cooking — and the Touch Bin with light pressure on the lid. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and where you want to place it.
Also useful: waste bags, ideas for reusable kitchen aids that reduce waste from the outset, and everything you need for cleaning a clean home.
For more background, read our magazine: Brabantia waste bins in our magazine feature.
Updated 08/2026