Garbage can box
A garbage can box or garbage box is a container or a cladding for the usual garbage cans or waste containers and can be made of plastic, wood, stone, sheet steel, aluminum or stainless steel, depending on the manufacturer.
Possible uses
- Protection against weather influences such as B. Sun exposure or snow
- Avoidance of unpleasant smells
- Protection against unauthorized access
- optical reasons (e.g. as a privacy screen for the garbage cans )
Equipment variants
Depending on the manufacturer, the garbage can box varies in its construction and equipment.
- There are garbage can boxes for one and several garbage cans. Depending on the capacity of the available 90, 120 and 240 liter garbage cans, different boxes are necessary.
- The garbage can box can be provided with a door or just designed as a shelter. The garbage can is partially visible in boxes made of expanded metal or wooden slats, for example.
- The door's locking mechanism is either attached or hidden. Hidden mechanisms are implemented using compression springs, magnets or rear latches. Some locks are included.
- Garbage can boxes can have height-adjustable feet. If this is not the case, a level foundation must be laid before installation.
- The boxes either have a roof or a plant tub. The latter usually contains a sequence. In some cases this is additionally reinforced so that a drain hose can be attached.
- There are basically three methods of filling. On the one hand, the garbage can lid of some boxes can be opened sufficiently. In this case, the cover can be opened automatically when the door is opened via a deflection. On the other hand, a safety rope can be attached so that the garbage can box can be tipped out to a certain angle. Another possibility is that there is a lid on the top that connects to the lid of the garbage can.
Types of trash can boxes
The existing properties are classified by the material used.
- Plastic - very inexpensive
Plastic is available in many different colors and surface textures. However, these garbage can boxes can tear or fade in the weather. This material is easy to care for and usually the cheapest option.
- Wood - particularly inexpensive.
Are easy to set up and do not require any additional heavy equipment such as B. a crane. Disadvantages are the short lifespan and the need for frequent maintenance.
- Concrete - widespread, medium price segment
Boxes made of concrete are relatively durable and manufacturers offer different finishing and design options. The high dead weight and the lack of adjustable feet require the laying of a foundation. Often there are no ventilation slots, which can cause unpleasant smells.
- Sheet metal - medium price segment
The color design options and the low weight should be emphasized. The disadvantage is the high sensitivity to scratches and bumps.
- Stainless steel - high price
Look high quality and are rust-free.
