Bathroom waste bins

IKEA bathroom bins: more hygiene and design for your bathroom

Our pedal bins are made with hygiene in mind. They let you dispose of waste without touching the bin, are easy to empty and easy to keep clean. That makes them perfect bin solutions throughout the home – above all, of course, wherever hygiene products or cosmetics need to be disposed of cleanly and responsibly. A small bin in the bathroom or toilet isn't just convenient for you: it's where everything that should never go down the loo can be disposed of properly. For your guests, a bin in the toilet is a discreet and hygienic courtesy. And our bins are so nicely designed that you can put them not just in the bathroom but just about anywhere. In a wood look or classic hard-wearing stainless steel, you'll find bins that look just as good in a home office or bedroom. The inner buckets of our pedal bins are easy to remove and rinse out under the tap or with a garden hose. A little white vinegar can help tackle tougher dirt or odours (which also works well for cleaning our recycling containers), but beyond that no complicated cleaning is needed.

Key features and benefits of our bathroom bins and more (depending on the bin):

• A wide choice: discover pedal bins, bins with press-top lids, flip-top bathroom bins and more – for better hygiene in your bathroom or toilet.
• Elegant design: whether in wood, plastic or stainless steel – at IKEA you'll find bathroom and toilet bins that complement the look of your room.
• Various sizes: from a large pedal bin for a family to a small bathroom bin for a one-person flat – find the solution that fits your bathroom or toilet perfectly.
• Easy to set up: whether wall-mounted or freestanding – our bins are quick to place in your bathroom or toilet. Some wall solutions are even self-adhesive, so no drilling needed.
• Cohesive: bins in white, black, beige, wood and metal tones blend into any bathroom scheme, from Scandi to industrial. Many also belong to IKEA bathroom ranges, so everything matches.
• Practical: easily removable inner buckets, convenient handles or pedal bins you can open without a free hand – our bathroom and toilet bins make day to day easier with clever ideas.

For your guests, or simply to keep your own bathroom tidy, you'll find the bin you need. Discover small bathroom bins and more, and dispose of waste more sustainably, discreetly and beautifully. And at IKEA you'll also find plenty more hygienic, well-organised solutions for your bathroom and toilet – from jewellery boxes and cosmetics storage to soap dispensers and soap holders, or larger storage such as under-sink cabinets, bathroom shelves or laundry storage units for your IKEA washing machine and laundry sorting.

What is a small bathroom bin?

A bathroom bin is a compact waste bin designed specifically for the bathroom and toilet, keeping things tidy in a discreet and space-saving way. It takes care of everything that builds up during your daily grooming routine: cotton pads, cotton buds, single-use products, empty packaging and hygiene items – in short, everything that should never go down the toilet, to avoid blockages and environmental damage.

Which bathroom bins are the most hygienic?

Hygiene matters especially in the bathroom – and the bin does more work than it gets credit for. The most hygienic models are those where you can open the lid without touching it: pedal bins with a foot-pedal mechanism are an excellent choice. There's little to no direct contact with the bin, which means fewer germs are transferred – a real advantage right after washing your hands or removing your makeup. Stainless-steel models have another advantage: a smooth surface that wipes clean and gives bacteria very little chance. A well-fitting lid also matters, as it seals in odours and stops germs spreading freely into the air – especially relevant in the damp bathroom environment. Do these features appeal to you? Then enjoy them in your laundry sorting and storage too. At IKEA you'll find laundry bags and laundry baskets, dedicated laundry storage units and more that can sort your dirty washing sensibly and hygienically.

What are the advantages of a pedal bin?

The biggest advantage is that you never touch it: you open the lid with your foot – ideal right after washing them or removing your makeup, when cleanliness really counts. The lid closes automatically and reliably as soon as you lift your foot, effectively sealing in unpleasant odours and giving the bathroom a tidy, fresh look. Pedal bins are also extremely versatile: they work equally well in the bathroom, kitchen and workspace, and their range of sizes and designs means they fit flexibly into any room. Quality pedal bins in stainless steel or sturdy plastic are long-lasting, easy to clean and handle even the damp bathroom environment with ease.

What size should a bathroom bin be?

There's no universal standard size for bathroom bins – but a few sizes have become standard. For a typical bathroom or toilet used by one person or a couple, a capacity of 3 to 5 litres is ideal: the bin holds enough for daily use but is small enough not to dominate the room and to be emptied regularly. In a family's main bathroom, a model with 4 to 10 litres can make more sense, so the bin doesn't overflow after just a day. In the guest toilet, a slim 3-litre bathroom bin is perfectly adequate – here, discretion and good looks take priority. The shape often matters more than the exact volume: narrow, tall models use the limited floor space in the bathroom more efficiently than wide, flat ones.