At StreetScape we have established ourselves in the South African market as a reliable and recognised landscaping manufacturer dedicated to customer satisfaction and quality product production. We are a leading producer and supplier of concrete bins, seating options, bollards, wall coping, kerbs, planters, signage, aggregate paving, and steps. Our base of operations is in the picturesque city of Cape Town, and we are proud to be an incorporated, registered company in South Africa.
Our goal is to produce landscaping elements that not only make urban environments more functional and efficient, but that are also characteristed by their ease of use and aesthetic nature. Our bins are an excellent example of the company’s standards and design goals. At StreetScape our aim is to satisfy all your urban landscaping requirements, whether it be through public seating with our variety of benches, pedestrian protection with our range of bollards, or for the purposes of this article concrete bins to reduce litter while maintaining that natural urban feel and environment.
Below we want to focus on the appeal of StreetScape concrete bins. First by understanding their advantages when compared to plastic alternatives, and then we want to explore the wide range of bin options offered by StreetScape.
Concrete Vs Plastic: Why You Should Switch Bins
Today the urban landscaping market is more crowded than ever. That is why it is important to stand out and provide durable products that can benefit the wider community. Although for many the use of plastic bins may seem like standard practice, concrete bins offer a whole host of benefits that plastic ones don’t. Below let us review several of these key differences, highlighting the advantages offered by concrete options.
Longevity And Durability
Unlike plastic bins, concrete bins are well-known for their overall resistance and durability in any environment. Whether it be extreme weather conditions, vandalism, or accidents, these bin options are less susceptible and less likely to need replacing than other plastic bins. This in turn means that a concrete bin has a longer life span and need little to no maintenance or regular replacement. At StreetScape, durability is one of the core tenets that inspire our design choices.
Security And Stability
It is true that concrete bins can be heavy, but this ensures that they are constantly stable and do not tip over or be knocked over. This characteristic is especially beneficial in areas and environments where there is high traffic or strong winds and other weather conditions. Some may not be aware of this factor, but bins are often stolen and vandalized, however due to the weight of a concrete feature it makes these bins remarkably less likely to be stolen and deters potential vandalism.
Low Maintenance
Unlike regular bins, concrete bins generally do not require much maintenance. They are resistant to rust, rot and corrosion that other bins are especially suspectable to. Therefore requiring less repairs and inspections and results in long-term savings.
Aesthetics
Concrete bins, as you will read below, come in a variety of shapes and sizes and this includes a whole host of colour choices, to help suit your aesthetic needs. At Streetscape we are incredibly proud of our range, and our ability to customise them to meet all your visual and practical requirements.
Environmentally Conscious
Overall, concrete bins are deemed to be more environmentally friendly than other bin options. Concrete is made of natural materials and can thus be recycled or repurposed if the need arises.
StreetScape Concrete Bins
In this section we turn our attention to the broad range of StreetScape options.
The Round 500
This well-known and classic style has a diameter of 500mm, a mass of 185kg, and a height of 750mm and can be utilised for all your general and specific trash-related needs.
Round 600 With Lid
Our Round 600 bins come in a lighter color and have a diameter of 600mm, a mass of 250kg, a height of 900mm and a total volume of 150lt. The addition of a lid adds to the general aesthetics and provides for, among other factors, protection from the environment well also protecting the rubbish from being disturbed by scavengers like rodents, who are known to cause a mess.
Round 500 Swing Bins
Similar to the “Round 500 Concrete Bin”, in terms of its dimesons with a diameter of 500mm, its height being 750mm and its volume being a total of 75lt. However, as the name implies, this design incorporates the ability to tilt and swing. Thes bin is attached to two vertical poles that are cemented into the ground, allowing these concrete bins to be off the ground while offering a greater range of motion. This makes cleaning out the bins a much simpler task.
Square 405 with Canopy
These concrete bins incorporate a canopy, in a range of colours, that allows for customisation, protection from the environment and a deflected view of the bins contents. These concrete bins have the following dimensions: 38lt, height of 760mm, a total weight of 165kg and is shaped as a 405 x 405 square.
The Square 400
As the name implies, this bin is a 400 x 400 square design, similar to the aforementioned “Square 405 with Canopy Concrete Bins” but is slightly smaller and does not include the canopy.
Square Ash Bins
These concrete bins are multipurpose, as they also offer a convenient public points for smokers to ash their cigarettes, as they have ash trays incorporated into the design. The diameter of these concrete bins is a 400 x 400mm square shape, with a height of 750mm and a total volume of 36lt. These concrete bins are perfect for businesses with outdoor areas and offers a convenient feature for smokers to use. This includes areas like pubs, bars, and clubs. These bins are also help reduce the amount of litter caused by cigarettes butts.
Pyramid Ash Bins
This is another option well suited to provide smokers with an area to smoke and discard their cigarettes responsibly. The design has a diameter of 400 x 400mm, a height of 750mm and a total mass of 245kg. Unlike the aforementioned “Square Ash Concrete Bins”, these concrete bins incorporate a pyramid-shaped concrete top with a narrower and smaller opening on the top, this is done so to ensure that these concrete bins are being utilized properly and help prevent other forms of waste, being tossed in. Again, this bin option is most efficient in areas where there are high numbers of smokers.
Baboon Bins
Baboons rummaging through rubbish is an issue unique to Africa. It is important to note here that baboons are dangerous animals who can cause great harm, therefore it is critical to discourage them from seeking food from bins. Our baboon concrete bin options are made specifically to deal with this problem. The bin consists of a metal grid and a mechanism that allows you to open and dispose of your trash but prevents baboons from gaining access to the contents. Being proudly South African and based in Cape Town, we understand the risk that baboons can pose to citizens and tourists alike.
Round 500 with Hinged Lid
This design of concrete bins is a round shape with a total diameter of 500mm, a total height of 750mm, a total mass of 185kg, and makes incorporates a hinged lid. These lids come in various colours to make the concrete bins look more appealing in environments where they could possibly stand out. The hinged lids can help reduce litter as it ensures that people are not merely tossing and potentially missing the bins with their trash, but makes sure people have to walk up and physically open the bins. For those who are not a fan of touching bins or experience mysophobia or simply do not like the idea of germs, we assure you that the hinged lids are designed in such a way that contact with the contents of the concrete bins is minimal.
Round 500 with Removable Lid
This design of concrete bins has a round shape with a diameter of 500mm, a total height of 750mm, and a mass of 185kg. unlike the “Round 500 with Hinged Lid Concrete Bins”, this design incorporates a removable lid. This lid is only utilised by those who are removing and replacing the trash bags within. The removable lid help provide a more aesthetically pleasing look and is also more effective at preventing an overflow of trash. These bins are also effective at preventing large items from being disposed of.
The StreetScape Guarantee
We here at StreetScape promise to provide longevity, reliability, quality, and durability landscaping elements through the use of high-grade materials. StreetScape makes use durable materials like steel and concrete, as seen with our concrete bins, to ensure reliability throughout the years while maintaining an environmentally conscious approach to your urban landscaping. Our team of dedicated employees not only ensures customer satisfaction at all times but also have many years of combined experience and expertise in manufacturing our distinct range of landscaping elements.
We offer a wide range of sizes, designs, and colours for all our products, as we have just shown above with our concrete bins, this allows customer to fully customise and coordinate their choice of products, allowing us to meet your exact needs for both residential and business environments. Our fresh blend of unique designs and quality products ensures that we stand out from the competition. Besides functioning effectively, our environmental conscious elements can add value to both the property they are installed in, as well as the wider natural environment as well. Who would have thought a bin could have so many advantages.
If reliability, durability, longevity, efficiency, trust, quality, and aesthetics are what you are looking for, you need then, we here at StreetScape are the right choice for you. Whatever you vision may be, we want to provide you with the means to bring your landscaping vision to life.
So, what are you waiting for, upgrade today by choosing StreetScape for all your landscaping and concrete bin needs. For more information, feel free to contact us and speak to one of our friendly consultants.