A good waste bin has a practical function first and foremost. It is used to collect rubbish. With a waste bin you can ensure order and structure in your home. At the same time, however, a waste bin should also fit into the room. If the household and kitchen are rather small, the waste bin can also be small.

But what size fits in your own household and what do you need to pay attention to? At Müllex we have various waste systems that you can adapt individually to your household.

Careful waste separation even in small households

Whether you have a small or large household, garbage is generated every day. This is especially true for the kitchen. To dispose of the garbage, you need a garbage bin - or a complete waste system, such as the one offered by Müllex. The waste is of different types and should therefore ideally be disposed of separately.

Waste separation is important for environmental protection. However, packaging is often disposed of in the residual waste. Waste separation is often not carried out in households because of a lack of space. There may only be one waste container available in which everything is disposed of. However, this problem can be easily solved thanks to Müllex waste separation systems.

At Müllex you can expect various waste separation systems that you can adapt to your household. Waste separation is worthwhile because it saves resources and can also reduce CO2 emissions. This relieves the burden on the environment. A clever waste separation system is therefore not just a luxury, but a necessity.

You don't necessarily need more space to successfully separate waste. It's much more important to find a suitable system. If the waste bins are small, they can be stored in kitchen cupboards or drawers to save space. With complete waste systems, each container can be assigned a specific type of waste.

Often the containers can even be removed individually for emptying and cleaning. If you don't have a waste system in your home yet, you can upgrade. Müllex offers the BOXX-R waste system as an ideal solution for kitchen renovations. This system can be easily installed on existing fronts.

Alternatively, you can also opt for a free-standing system. A small, narrow free-standing model can be placed in a corner to save space. Müllex also offers various solutions here.

What size are waste bins available in?

Waste bins are available in a number of common sizes. This means you can find the right waste bin for every household. We will now take a closer look at which situations the different models are best suited for. You can find out more about the common sizes below.

Basically, the waste bin should be at least big enough to hold the amount of waste that is generated each day. Having to empty the rubbish several times a day can be very inconvenient and time-consuming. You can easily adjust the capacity to suit your own habits.

For example, if you don't cook much yourself, you'll also have less kitchen waste. In this case, the waste bin in the kitchen can be small. It can easily hold small amounts of waste. A large waste bin could be difficult here. The waste bin should be emptied after two to three days at the latest. Ideally, the bag in the waste bin will be full by then.

If you have a large waste bin and only a small amount of rubbish is produced, you may have to constantly dispose of half-full bags. This is not particularly environmentally friendly or resource-saving. If the waste bin is small and the bags are chosen accordingly, then it works perfectly.

Typical sizes of waste containers

The following size categories serve as a better orientation:

When should a trash can be small?

When it comes to buying a waste bin, there are various criteria. The size of the waste bin plays an important role. Do you live alone or with other people? For single households, a waste bin rarely needs to be as big as for a family of five.

The amount of rubbish produced in a household depends, among other things, on the number of people. A large waste bin is not always the right choice. Small households in particular often produce less rubbish. If it is not emptied for several days, unpleasant smells can develop. Conversely, it can be frustrating for a family with several members to have to empty the rubbish several times a day.

The first step is to determine the right size for your household. In a small household with up to three people, waste bins with a capacity of ten to 30 liters are sufficient. Larger households with four or five people should opt for a 35-liter bin. These tips refer to the waste bin in the kitchen.

In conclusion, a waste bin should be small if a household produces little waste. For small households or those where not much work is done in the kitchen, small models are the ideal choice. With its X-LINE, Müllex offers a flexible system for all kitchen sizes.

Which small waste bin fits in small kitchens?

If you want a small waste bin, the X-LINE system from Müllex is a good choice. This waste system combines many advantages with a space-saving design. Installation is quick and easy. The containers can be removed for emptying and cleaning. The flexible system is also suitable for existing drawer pull-outs.

The flexible system makes optimal use of the available storage space. The width, height and depth of the kitchen furniture are taken into account. The X-LINE waste system is an excellent solution for daily waste separation, even in small households.

The flexible system makes optimal use of the available storage space. The width, height and depth of the kitchen furniture are taken into account. The X-LINE waste system is an excellent solution for daily waste separation, even in small households.
The following points speak for X-LINE:

Where can I find a small trash can?

If you are looking for a small waste bin, Müllex is the right place for you. We offer waste systems in different designs. We also have waste bins in different sizes. If you want your waste bin to be small and fit into a small household, you will find what you are looking for here.

Would you like to find out more about our waste systems? Please use our contact form, we look forward to hearing from you.