THE KITCHEN BIN EDIT

Top 10 Kitchen Bins

Pull-out cupboard bins, Brabantia pedal bins, Wesco built-ins and Joseph Joseph recycling systems — the ten kitchen bins our Perth team installs on repeat.

The Soko & Co Team · Updated May 2026
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EDITOR’S PICKS

Our 10 favourite kitchen bins, ranked

These ten bins span every kitchen layout — built-in pull-outs for cabinetry-led kitchens, pedal bins for traditional layouts, sort-and-recycle systems for sustainability-led households. Pair this list with our Top 10 Kitchen Storage Solutions for a full kitchen reset, or browse the wider kitchen bins collection.

Wesco 64L Double Pull Out Cupboard Bin #1Save 9%
OUR #1 PICK

Wesco 64L Double Pull Out Cupboard Bin

$299.00$329.00

Wesco's 64L double pull-out is the bin we install in 80% of renovated kitchens. Two 32L bins on a soft-close glider — sort waste and recycling without thinking. German engineering, lifetime steel frame.

What we love

  • Two 32L bins — built-in sorting
  • Soft-close glider mechanism
  • German-engineered steel frame

Consider this

  • Premium price
  • Needs 60cm-wide cupboard

Style

Pull-out double

Material

64L (2 × 32L)

Capacity

Cupboard mount

Best for: Renovated kitchens with a 60cm sink cupboard.
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Heavy Duty 60L Pull Out Kitchen Bin with Soft Close Glider #2Save 23%
BEST VALUE PULL-OUT

Heavy Duty 60L Pull Out Kitchen Bin with Soft Close Glider

$269.00$349.00

A heavy-duty 60L pull-out at a sharper price than the Wesco — same soft-close action, same install footprint, identical waste sorting. The pull-out we recommend when budget matters.

What we love

  • 60L capacity at value pricing
  • Soft-close glider included
  • Heavy-duty steel construction

Consider this

  • Not Wesco branded
  • Slightly heavier door pull

Style

Pull-out double

Material

60L

Capacity

Cupboard mount

Best for: Renovating on a budget without sacrificing the soft-close pull-out experience.
Shop the 60L Heavy Duty Read reviews
Brabantia Bo 30/30L Twin Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin White #3Save 39%
PREMIUM PEDAL

Brabantia Bo 30/30L Twin Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin White

$599.00$989.00

The Brabantia Bo is the premium pedal bin — twin 30L/30L design, German-engineered pedal, white finish that disappears into any kitchen. Lifetime Brabantia warranty.

What we love

  • Twin 30L bins — sort + recycle
  • Lifetime Brabantia warranty
  • Quiet soft-close lid

Consider this

  • Highest price on this list
  • Larger footprint than single bins

Style

Twin pedal bin

Material

60L (2 × 30L)

Capacity

Freestanding

Best for: Kitchens without cupboard space for a pull-out bin.
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Brabantia 30L newICON Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin Matt Black #4Save 25%
BEST MATTE BLACK

Brabantia 30L newICON Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin Matt Black

$299.00$399.00

Brabantia's newICON pedal bin in matte black — the iconic Brabantia silhouette in a finish that suits modern kitchens. 30L single, sub-flush lid.

What we love

  • Iconic Brabantia silhouette
  • Matte black hides finger marks
  • Brabantia 10-year warranty

Consider this

  • Single bin — no sorting
  • Premium for a single-bin model

Style

Single pedal bin

Material

30L

Capacity

Freestanding

Best for: Modern kitchens that don't sort recycling separately.
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Wesco 32L Single Pull Out Cupboard Bin #5Save 8%
BEST SINGLE PULL-OUT

Wesco 32L Single Pull Out Cupboard Bin

$184.00$199.00

Wesco's 32L single pull-out — half the capacity of our #1 pick, same soft-close mechanism. Perfect for kitchens that recycle separately or have a smaller sink cupboard.

What we love

  • Single 32L bin
  • Fits 40cm-wide cupboard
  • Same Wesco soft-close action

Consider this

  • Single bin — no sorting
  • Smaller cupboards only

Style

Pull-out single

Material

32L

Capacity

Cupboard mount

Best for: Smaller kitchens where the recycle bin lives elsewhere.
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Brabantia 40L StepUp Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin Dark Grey #6
BEST FAMILY PEDAL

Brabantia 40L StepUp Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin Dark Grey

$199.95

Brabantia's 40L StepUp in dark grey — taller than the Bo, single-bin family-size, with a step-up pedal that makes opening easier for kids and shorter adults.

What we love

  • 40L family capacity
  • Easy-step pedal action
  • Dark grey hides scratches

Consider this

  • Taller than standard pedal bins
  • Single bin

Style

Single pedal bin

Material

40L

Capacity

Freestanding

Best for: Family kitchens that fill a 30L bin in under three days.
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Joseph Joseph Totem Max 60L Kitchen Recycling Bin Stone #7Save 13%
BEST RECYCLING SYSTEM

Joseph Joseph Totem Max 60L Kitchen Recycling Bin Stone

$349.00$399.95

Joseph Joseph's Totem Max is a 60L vertical recycling system — main waste compartment plus a separate recycling top section. The bin for households serious about waste sorting.

What we love

  • Built-in waste + recycling split
  • Stone finish — designer object
  • Vertical footprint

Consider this

  • Premium price
  • Taller than standard pedal bins

Style

Vertical recycling system

Material

60L (waste + recycling)

Capacity

Freestanding

Best for: Sustainability-led households that want one fixture for waste + recycling.
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Brabantia 25L Sort & Go Kitchen Rubbish Bin Fir Green #8Save 37%
BEST SECONDARY BIN

Brabantia 25L Sort & Go Kitchen Rubbish Bin Fir Green

$125.00$199.00

Brabantia's Sort & Go in 25L fir green — a wall-mountable or freestanding secondary bin specifically for recycling. Pairs with any of the single pedal bins on this list.

What we love

  • Wall-mount or freestanding
  • Fir green pops without dominating
  • Designed as recycling companion

Consider this

  • Secondary use — not a primary bin
  • Limited colour range

Style

Secondary recycling bin

Material

25L

Capacity

Wall or freestanding

Best for: Pairing with any single bin to add recycling sorting.
Shop the Sort & Go 25L Read reviews
12L Over Cabinet Door Kitchen Rubbish Bin Grey #9
BEST BUDGET DOOR-MOUNT

12L Over Cabinet Door Kitchen Rubbish Bin Grey

$99.95

A 12L over-cabinet-door bin in grey — hooks over your sink cupboard door, gives you a hidden bin without the cost of a full pull-out. Renter-friendly.

What we love

  • Sub-$100 — cheapest hidden bin
  • Zero install — hooks over door
  • Renter-friendly

Consider this

  • Only 12L — empty regularly
  • Door must stay closed for bin to align

Style

Over-door bin

Material

12L

Capacity

Over-door

Best for: Renters and budget-led kitchens wanting hidden bin storage.
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6L Wall & Door Mounted Collapsible Kitchen Rubbish Bin #10
BEST UNDER $20

6L Wall & Door Mounted Collapsible Kitchen Rubbish Bin

$19.95

A 6L collapsible bin that wall-mounts or door-hooks — at under $20. Perfect as a kitchen-bench scraps collector for composting households.

What we love

  • Under $20
  • Collapses flat when empty
  • Wall or door mount

Consider this

  • Small — 6L only
  • For scraps, not main waste

Style

Mini collapsible bin

Material

6L

Capacity

Wall or door

Best for: Composting kitchens and bench-scraps collection.
Shop the 6L Collapsible Read reviews
AT A GLANCE

All 10 side-by-side

Compare bin type, capacity and install style.

Rank Product Type Capacity Install Price
1 Wesco 64L Double Pull Out Cupboard Bin Pull-out double 64L (2 × 32L) Cupboard mount $299.00 Shop
2 Heavy Duty 60L Pull Out Kitchen Bin with Soft Close Glider Pull-out double 60L Cupboard mount $269.00 Shop
3 Brabantia Bo 30/30L Twin Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin White Twin pedal bin 60L (2 × 30L) Freestanding $599.00 Shop
4 Brabantia 30L newICON Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin Matt Black Single pedal bin 30L Freestanding $299.00 Shop
5 Wesco 32L Single Pull Out Cupboard Bin Pull-out single 32L Cupboard mount $184.00 Shop
6 Brabantia 40L StepUp Pedal Kitchen Rubbish Bin Dark Grey Single pedal bin 40L Freestanding $199.95 Shop
7 Joseph Joseph Totem Max 60L Kitchen Recycling Bin Stone Vertical recycling system 60L (waste + recycling) Freestanding $349.00 Shop
8 Brabantia 25L Sort & Go Kitchen Rubbish Bin Fir Green Secondary recycling bin 25L Wall or freestanding $125.00 Shop
9 12L Over Cabinet Door Kitchen Rubbish Bin Grey Over-door bin 12L Over-door $99.95 Shop
10 6L Wall & Door Mounted Collapsible Kitchen Rubbish Bin Mini collapsible bin 6L Wall or door $19.95 Shop
OUR METHODOLOGY

How we picked

Two decades of laundry retail — across Perth showrooms and an Australia-wide online store — shaped this list. Here’s the lens we used.

20+ years of laundry retail

We’ve sold laundry storage from our Perth showrooms since the early 2000s. Every pick here has survived years of in-store and online customer feedback.

Built to last beyond a season

We bias towards rust-resistant aluminium, stainless steel and powder-coated frames over cheap alternatives that need replacing every twelve months.

Verified by Aussie buyers

Every product here has live Judge.me reviews from real Soko & Co customers — not generic imports or paid Amazon placements.

Designed for your space

We rank across tight apartments, busy family homes and stylish living rooms — because one airer never fits every laundry.

FAQ

Questions our customers ask

Pulled straight from the inboxes and showroom conversations of our Perth team.

Pull-out vs pedal bin — which suits my kitchen?

If you're renovating or have a free 60cm sink cupboard: go pull-out (#1). If your kitchen is finished and the bin has to live in the room: pedal bin (#3 or #4). Renters: over-door (#9).

What capacity do I actually need?

Rule of thumb: 10L per person per day if you don't recycle, 5L per person if you do. A four-person household typically needs 30-40L; bin every 2-3 days. If you sort recycling, count the total of both bins together.

Wesco vs Brabantia — which lasts longer?

Both are German-engineered with lifetime warranties on housing. Wesco bins are sold integrated into cabinetry; Brabantia bins are designed as standalone fixtures. We sell both because the right brand depends on whether your bin lives inside or outside the cabinet.

Are the pull-out bins hard to install?

Standard 60cm or 40cm sink cupboards take 30-45 minutes for one person with a drill — the gliders screw into the cupboard side and the bin clips on. If you're replacing an existing bin, even faster. We can recommend a Perth installer if you'd rather have it done.

How does this list pair with kitchen storage?

Most kitchens need both. See our Top 10 Kitchen Storage Solutions guide — the pantry shelves and cutlery trays on that list pair perfectly with these bins for a complete kitchen reset.

Can I see any of these in person?

Yes — every pick is on display at our Myaree, Karrinyup and Carousel WA showrooms. The Wesco pull-out has a working glider on display so you can feel the soft-close action.

A BIN THAT EARNS ITS PLACE

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