Smart waste solutions for one of the busiest shopping centres in the Netherlands
Hoog Catharijne has the latest BINBINs
Hoog Catharijne, located between Utrecht Central Station and the historic city centre, is one of the largest and most dynamic shopping centres in the Netherlands, attracting over 30 million visitors annually.
The challenge: sturdy, attractive and functional
Hoog Catharijne had a clear set of requirements:
1. Extreme robustness for a busy city centre
The bins had to be able to withstand intensive use, day in, day out. Thousands of people pass by them, lean on them, knock them or use them more heavily than intended. Hoog Catharijne was therefore looking for bins that were sturdy, stable and vandal-proof, without compromising on the premium look and feel that befits the shopping centre.
2. Leak-proof inner bin for liquids
In a busy shopping area, liquid waste is inevitable. That is why a completely leak-proof inner bin was chosen, specially designed for Hoog Catharijne. This prevents contamination, unpleasant odours and makes cleaning more efficient.
3. Quick and ergonomic waste bag replacement
Facility teams need to be able to work at lightning speed. That is why they did not want a suspension system, but a separate inner bin that the waste bag can easily be placed around.
The result: less hassle, less time wasted, and improved hygiene.
An icon of Utrecht
Every day, tens of thousands of travellers, shoppers and students pass through the wide passageways, making the shopping centre a logistical hub and an icon within the city.
In such an environment, waste collection is an essential part of a pleasant, safe and sustainable visitor experience.
When Hoog Catharijne went in search of sustainable, vandal-proof and aesthetic waste bins, they ended up at BINBIN. The result: the first delivery of our Public 90L BINBINs, fully tailored to the unique requirements of this high-end location.
The solution
1. Easily accessible for deposit hunters
The shopping centre wanted to prevent people from forcing open bins to search for deposit bottles or cans.
That is why BINBIN supplies unlocked, front-opening doors for deposit collectors in public locations.
This ensures:
- Less vandalism
- Socially inclusive waste separation
- A tidy environment without broken bins
2. Two-part visibility & accessibility
Because visitor flows come from both sides, the bins had to be 360° attractive and clearly signposted. BINBIN designed a model that:
- Is accessible from both sides
- Contains clear signage for optimal waste separation
- Aesthetically matches the architecture of Hoog Catharijne
The solution: 90L Public BINBIN bins (3-way separation)
For Hoog Catharijne, we supplied a series of Public 90L bins, designed as an open bin system and fitted for three waste streams.
Each bin is precisely tailored to the intensive environment:
- Robust steel construction
- Anti-vandalism design
- Open compartment for deposit collectors
- Easy-to-open front door
- Completely leak-proof inner bin
- Premium BINBIN design that fits in with high-end retail
- Fire-retardant insertion opening
The bins not only create a cleaner environment, but also contribute to the feeling of tranquillity and quality within the busy shopping centre.
Together working towards a cleaner citycentre
With the installation of the BINBIN Public 90L bins, Hoog Catharijne is taking an important step towards a sustainable, accessible and future-proof waste infrastructure.
BINBIN is proud to contribute to a cleaner and more social Utrecht, which is exactly what our mission stands for: a more beautiful and waste-free living environment for everyone.
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