Bin Lifters

How Bin Lifters Are Used

Standalone bin lifters grip and raise wheelie bins before tipping the contents into a compactor hopper or loading point, removing the need for staff to lift or tip heavy bins by hand.

They’re typically installed directly in front of:

• Static compactors
• Portable compactors
• Waste hoppers or loading chutes

In addition to compactors, bin lifters can also be used to tip bins directly into skips, onto the floor, or onto conveyors where material needs to be sorted, inspected or transferred as part of a wider handling process.

They’re commonly used with general waste, food waste and mixed non-recyclable material collected in wheelie bins, particularly where bins become heavy or awkward to empty safely by hand.

Compatible Bin Sizes and Lifting Types

Standalone bin lifters are specified based on bin size and lifting interface:

• 120 litre and 240 litre bins - comb lifters
• 660 litre and 1100 litre bins - trunnion lifters

Correctly matching the lifter type to the bins used on site is essential to ensure safe operation, reliable tipping and compatibility with existing containers.

When a Bin Lifter Is Needed

Bin lifters are most often specified where:

• Manual tipping is still required to load waste into equipment
• Wheelie bins become heavy, awkward or unsafe to empty by hand
• Repetitive lifting is creating manual handling concerns

They’re frequently added to existing installations where bins were originally emptied manually, allowing sites to improve safety and loading efficiency without replacing the compactor itself.

Safer, Easier Bin Emptying

Tipping wheelie bins by hand can be awkward at the best of times, especially when waste is wet, heavy or tightly packed. A bin lifter removes that effort by lifting and tipping the bin in a controlled way, rather than relying on someone to manoeuvre it manually.

This makes the job easier for staff, keeps loading more consistent and helps avoid the kind of strain that can build up when bins are emptied repeatedly throughout the day.

Choosing the Right Bin Lifter

Selecting a bin lifter usually comes down to how bins are used on site and how they interact with existing equipment. Bin size, lifting interface, compactor or skip height and available space in front of the loading area all need to be considered.

Tipping frequency and power availability also play a part. Where a compactor is being replaced, some sites choose a model with a built-in bin tipper rather than fitting a separate lifter. This is usually decided by how the waste area is set out, how often bins are tipped and the overall cost of the change.

Bin Lifters Supplied Across the UK

We supply standalone bin lifters to businesses across the UK and regularly support sites using static and portable compactors as part of wider waste handling systems.

If you already have a compactor, skip or sorting setup in place and want to remove manual bin tipping, we can help confirm whether a comb or trunnion bin lifter is required and make sure it suits your existing bins and layout.