Asda Plastic Lift Lid Bin > Reviews (3)

The bin could never be mistaken for being anything expensive, it looks cheap, feels cheap but is sturdy and does exactly what you'd want a bin to do. It comes in 2 sections, a solid bin part below an upper, removable top with a lift-up lid and mine, as mentioned, has a 40 litre capacity although other smaller sizes were available at the time but were disregarded as I figured they'd be too small for me. Mine is grey in colour which seems to be the only choice available but is a nice shade of grey (or 'silver' as Asda describe it as being but to me it's grey) that would suit a modern environment if left out where it could be seen although I have mine tucked away in a cupboard so it's not in the way. The top fits squarely in place although can slip from time to time if not positioned correctly although I don't think this a fault as such with the bin as this can be a common problem that other bins can have too and the lid lifts up drops down without issue which is the most important part as it's this function which is used on a regular basis.

It's nicely designed as far as a bins go and holds a swing bin liner with ease although I wouldn't recommend using the cheaper swing bin liners that you can buy in this one as they're prone to stretching and splitting, the dearer liners are the better choice as they seem to fit easily without ripping and are a better size. Because mine isn't out on show I don't bother with swing bin liners and simply add a black bag in mine as I find them to be larger in size and rarely tear and I'm not worried about the excess overhang as I find them easier to tie up once full. When empty the bin is rather lightweight, the plastic construction isn't too heavy that it make it cumbersome so moving the bin around shouldn't be a problem for anyone and again this is down to cheap quality of the plastic used which probably explains its inexpensive pricetag.

It's not a 'status' bin, it lacks the sheen or quality of the ones that cost double or more but for a purely practical thing it's fine for what it is and having used mine daily for over 6 months I have no concerns about its long-term durability or everyday practical use.

It's an ideal starter bin for anyone setting up a new home and have dozens of things that need buying at the same time and it will certainly put you on until you decide that you want to upgrade or renew for something that looks a little better, alternatively it's fine as it is for those on a tight budget and don't really care about how their kitchen bin looks, it is after all, just a bin and there are far better things to spend more money on should you want something flashy in your home. Either way there's very little to complain about with this bin from Asda and I'm as pleased as anyone can be about a bin with mine and have no criticisms with it whatsoever. It's worth mentioning that it cleans easily too, a quick wipe over with a cloth or kitchen wipe removes any traces of dirt or splashed on food and it serves its purpose well, for the £7.00 I paid for mine I think it made for a fine purchase and I'd have no hesitation in recommending it to other people so long as they are aware that it's never going to be mistaken for anything too posh or upper-end.

Looking at Asda's website for an up to date price for this review I've noticed that the bin is now available for just £4.00 which makes it even more of a bargain and for that price it's a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned. It holds rubbish and has a removable lid, what more could anyone expect for 4 quid? if you're on the look out for something new or just need a new bin to put you on then this one from Asda should certainly be considered and it gets my full recommendation here.

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