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Clean surroundings and uncluttered spaces make an interior space welcoming and appealing. While comfortable furniture, natural light and pleasing décor can go a long way in making a good impression, don’t underestimate the role interior trash receptacles can play in enhancing a visitor’s experience.

Practical by design, trash cans do more than just collect refuse; they hide unsightly trash and encourage sanitary behavior. Commercial trash receptacles provide additional advantages because of their resilient construction, larger capacity, and specialized features. Let’s take a look at three key advantages strategically placed trash cans offer indoor facilities:

ENHANCE YOUR SPACE
Clean, well-maintained trash cans are a sign of professionalism and care for the environment. Whether it be an office building, school, restaurant, or medical facility, Furniture Leisure has a trash can to suit every industry and use.

Schools: Thermoplastic-coated steel receptacles are designed to withstand daily wear and tear, and their open tops make disposing of trash easy for students. Our 32-gallon perforated trash can works well in school cafeterias because it holds a high capacity of trash and weighs 95 pounds so it can’t be moved easily. As an added bonus, this trash can be personalized with a school logo or mascot design to promote team spirit.  

Offices:  For a sleek look, consider our Precision Series imprinted powder-coated steel trash receptacle. Only 15-1/2 inches in diameter, this long and lean trash can is made of heavy-gauge 304 stainless steel that will never rust, just shine. The 25-gallon capacity trash can has a precisely weighted swivel lid which keeps garbage and smells hidden, making it ideal for an office break room.  

Restaurants:  Coffee houses and dining establishments within buildings like museums and libraries can elevate their look with a polymer concrete fiberglass trash receptacle that mimics natural architectural stone. The lid features a 10-inch round opening and is secured to the base by a cable and key ring, making it easy for staff to lift off and remove the filled trash bag. Functional yet unobtrusive, this trash can adds flair to any restaurant décor.

Medical facilities:  Functionality, reliability and compliance are critical components of trash cans for medical buildings and hospitals. At Furniture Leisure, we carry OSHA-compliant steel trash cans that include a step-on mechanism that opens the lid safely and hands-free for sanitary disposal. Available in 4- and 7-quart capacities, our step-on open-top trash cans are a must-have for any indoor medical space. 
 

PROMOTE HEALTH AND SAFETY 
Contained waste reduces the risk of potential hazards, pests, and the spread of germs. Commercial-grade trash cans ensure safe use with features such as larger-capacity containers, hands-free operation, swivel lids and low-maintenance materials for easy cleaning and sanitizing. Interior spaces should be equipped with an adequate number of receptacles that are both visible and accessible to prevent litter, unpleasant odors, and unsanitary conditions. In high-traffic areas, place indoor trash cans approximately 30 feet apart and always have at least one receptacle near a doorway or exit. 

ENCOURAGE RECYCLING AND SUSTAINABILITY
Inspire visitors to do their part to help the environment by offering recycling trash cans. Commercial recycling receptacles feature smaller openings that allow only recycle-friendly trash like plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Choose from more non-descript recycling receptacles with small, two-way openings or more traditional blue containers with the universal recycling symbol. Both are made of recycled polyethylene plastic that’s exceptionally durable and environmentally friendly. 

For larger institutions, provide three of the Avante Square HDPE Plastic Bins that offer dedicated containers marked for specific recyclables such as trash, recycling, and compost. Each 30-gallon capacity container is made of High-Density Polyethylene Plastic with a label and logo to display its recycling type.

To learn more about how commercial trash cans can encourage environmental responsibility, read our blog post, The Role of Commercial Trash Cans in Promoting Recycling and Sustainability. 

WASTE NOT WITH COMMERCIAL INDOOR TRASH CANS
Commercial-grade trash receptacles in your indoor space offer plenty of benefits while fulfilling practical needs. With heavy-duty materials, diverse designs, and a range of styles, commercial trash cans are the best choice for businesses, schools, and facilities that are looking for low-maintenance, long-lasting, and cost-effective solutions.

From space-saving receptacles and decorative trash cans to auto-shut lid systems and bagless containers, Furniture Leisure has it all. Give us a call or chat online with one of our associates to help find the ideal trash receptacle solution for your needs.