Outdoor Bins Made From Recycled Plastic Lumber

Discover why recycled plastic lumber is becoming the preferred choice for outdoor waste bins

Outdoor bins are a vital part of keeping parks, schools, business premises and public spaces clean, but they're often one of the most overlooked features in an outdoor environment. Most people simply expect them to be there when they're needed, whether it's to dispose of a coffee cup after a walk, clear away a picnic, or encourage children to keep their playground tidy. When bins are well maintained, they quietly do their job, helping create cleaner, more welcoming spaces that everyone can enjoy.

Behind the scenes, however, outdoor bins have a demanding life. They face constant exposure to rain, frost, bright sunshine and changing seasons, while also coping with daily use from hundreds or even thousands of people. Add in accidental knocks from maintenance equipment, bicycles or vehicles, and it's easy to see why the materials they're made from need to be tough enough to stand the test of time.

Recycled Plastic Bin

For many years, timber has been the traditional choice, but it often requires regular painting, staining and repairs to prevent rot, splintering and weather damage. As maintenance budgets become increasingly stretched, more organisations are looking for longer-lasting alternatives that continue to look good without the ongoing upkeep.

That's why recycled plastic lumber is becoming an increasingly popular choice for outdoor bins. It offers the natural appearance of timber while eliminating many of the problems associated with wood. It won't rot, crack, splinter or absorb moisture, making it a durable, low-maintenance solution that keeps outdoor spaces looking smart for years while significantly reducing maintenance costs.

A litter bin might not be the first thing people notice when they arrive, but they'll certainly notice when one is broken, weathered or missing altogether. That's why recycled plastic lumber is such a practical material for outdoor bins. It delivers the appearance of traditional timber while standing up to the weather and everyday use, making it another great example of how recycled plastic can solve everyday outdoor challenges.

Round litter bin with steel liner and brown recycled plastic slats on the outside

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From start to finish I had a really very good experience ending with the delivery of a product that I was able to erect very easily.
Grace Martin
The team were fantastic, they kept in contact regularly with updates on progress and went above and beyond to deliver my item ahead of schedule. The quality was also brilliant. Thank you.
Siobhan Bradish
We have a lot of Earth Anchors seating on our playing field, and we have been buying it for years now. It is of unfailingly good quality - heavy and substantial and strong - and we have no complaints at all except, perhaps, that it is rather expensive. Nevertheless, you get what you paid for.
Geoff Fellows
Recently purchased the plastic lumber to use as edging support for gravel grids, fantastic quality product & perfect for this project as no problem with moisture, excellent service & definitely recommend.
Bruce Townsend
Great products and service.
Cameron Smith
I ordered a cast bronze bench memorial plaque to be engraved in memory of my brother. Timing was tight but Debbie and the team promised to do their best to meet the deadline. They exceeded all our expectations - the plaque arrived 2 days earlier than requested and was exactly as advertised. The quality is outstanding and great value for the price charged.We are forever grateful for the professional and personal service provided at what is a very sad time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Earth Anchors to anyone. Thank you once again
Sharon Coley
These plastic gravel boards are super quality, so realistic, quick delivery and a good price
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JP
I bought a memorial plaque, beutifull quality, worth every penny and the service was excellent as were the people I dealt with.Thank you.Steve Bristol.
Col
I recently bought a Surrey 1M picnic table from Earth Anchors. It took a little longer to arrive than the original estimate and we woke on the morning of delivery day to find it already on the drive outside the house.The table is well made and sturdy and a perfect fit for two people in our small garden. It will also fit four with a chair added at each end.Only problem encountered during assembly was that four of the pre-drilled holes were a bit off meaning the screws hit another which had been fitted earlier during assembly. We had to drill another hole to get round the problem. I have added a photo to show this.I’m confident our Surrey 1M picnic table will serve us well for many years.
Ruth Dennis
Very pleased with the bench looks good.
alf butterworth
I purchased their Meridian teak garden seat recently. An excellent product, attractive, sturdy and well made. Ordering was easy, and delivery prompt. Very impressed with the "root-anchors" for installing the seat in soft ground (so it didn't get nicked !) Very clear instructions (including video clip), and easy to fix.
Tim Venner
I recently purchased a cast bronze garden plaque with which I am absolutely delighted. A quality long lasting tribute to my loved ones. The customer service I received from Debbie & Stephanie was excellent. Highly recommend & would use again.
Julie Lawlor
Following my visit to earth anchors, I was amazed to find out that posts were not the only things that they produce. Benches that will last for 25 years without rotting away fence panels and other recycled plastic paraphernalia. I was extraordinarily impressed with what I saw and I will not hesitate to buy from them again.
john Pennington
brought 3 posts to replace rotten wooden posts arrived on time very good quality and look great in our front garden
Kieron Brown
Thank you for a great bench now in place at the andrew simpson watersports centre overlooking Langstone harbour. a memorial bench for my late mum.
Robert Piggott
Great service and really prompt delivery. Customer service were very quick to respond and very informative. The product is exceptional
bob jenkins
Good service and good product
Melanie Shuker
First class service and impressive product. We bought 4 50 x 50 black lengths of recycled plastic lumber.Delivered on time and to the doorstep.Will definitely use Earth Anchors again.Steve
Steve Curtis
Customer service is superb with this company. I have to say I was blown away by the finished product. I ordered the heart shaped raw brass tree memorial plaque and it truly was beyond what I expected. The quality and presentation is so impressive and looks simply beautiful.
Nicky Alan
Just the product I was struggling to find and the communication has been first class . Only a small order but don’t hesitate if you are in the trade 👍
Mark Lupton
First class service! Friendly and very helpful. Thank you!
Paul Eathorne
We needed a durable bronze plaque for a friend's memorial tree and Art Anchors produced exactly what we needed. Their correspondence was also really good. I would really recommend them.
Victoria Nickless
Took me a while to find the right product online, but this fitted the bill exactly! Solid product and well made, just what I was looking for. Great service from Earth Anchors and they kept me up to speed with the delivery all the way through - lots of disruption with the weather over the past few weeks and they were very good at keeping me posted - thanks!
Corrie Ewart
Quality product and excellent service
Brenda Robertson
Great service and communication. I really appreciated the mock-up before confirming my order. Quality of finished product is very good.
Maria O
Great experience. Great products and delivered assembled. Will use again.
Nu-Me Maintenance services
Really good product, very easy to work. Perfect for a garden building base. The Ecoply is dense, like a plastic version of MDFOrdering and delivery were excellent, with the boss bringing my goods on the requested day and helping to unload carefully.I’ll be back for the next project!
Simon A
Very impressed with the bronze plaque I received from Earth Anchors to commemorate a dear family friend. They sent me a proof of the plaque via email beforehand so I could see if I wanted any changes to be made (I’ve attached a photo of the proof and the actual plaque). It comes with four tamper-proof screws. I was given a delivery date, could track my order and the delivery was great. Thank you very much for the beautiful plaque.
Kate
Ordered 3 memorial plaques (2 were replacements purchased from another company as they had weathered) and I couldn’t be happier with the exceptional customer service and products. The website was easy to use and they email you with a preview to make sure you are happy before they start making them. They let you know when the items are dispatched and they are all perfect. High quality finish and great value. Will definitely use again when needed. Thank you
Kirsty Gregory
Brilliant piece of equipment and fast delivery, no problems as it should be
Stuart Carlyle
Very sturdy planters. Delivered as stated. Can't really ask for more!
Billly Bong
Just a quick note to say thank you so very much for doing such a wonderful job of Dad’s plaque – it is absolutely wonderful, so much better than we had hoped for. He would have been delighted with the tractor, and the robustness of it all. Thank you so much for doing such a lovely thing for us.
Jon Courtney-Thompson
Great product, easy to deal with
Ken Apps
Great company to deal with and excellent products. Called for advice, and all questions were answered very well. Helpful team and great sevice
Alay Patel
Hi Debbie,I'd like to thank you and the team for my dad's bench. It's in a really nice place in the park where he walked for many years and it does him proud.Kind RegardsDerek Macfarlane
DEREK MACFARLANE
Excellent service and quality product
Mark Herbert
We bought a bronze memorial plaque on a stake, in memory of our baby son who died. The communication, delivery time and the item itself were all fantastic.
Richard Simpson
I purchased some 3m & 3.6m lengths of composite timber, and the customer service & delivery communications were excellent - very helpful staff and very prompt delivery.
Shaun Stapleton
The plaque arrived as specified. It was excellent quality and exactly as we requested. Thanks for all your help.
John Laughland
Great product, prompt delivery, friendly team, - very satisfied and would highly recommend.
Ramune Mimiene
Anchors have worked perfectly to secure an outside table. Will be buying more for other projects.
Peter La Brooy
Absolute pleasure dealing with this company. I need a recycled post for a shed base and they were able to supply exactly what I needed at a reasonable price. All sorted over the phone and it arrived 2 days later as promised. Highly recommended.
Peter Hamill
From easy web site navigation to order, then communication of “delivery promise” date for excellent expectation management, then arranging a smooth delivery the process was slick. The product itself is solid, looks great, we are very pleased, thank you!
Paul and Lynsey Jarvis
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