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Gaugemaster GM495

Wheelie Bins 4pcs (Pre-Built)

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Manufacturer description

Wheelie Bins in this style were first seen in the UK in 1968 when they were invented as a means of waste transportation between areas of a mouldings company who designed them. It is believed that on a routine visit a health and safety inspector saw them in use and realised their full potential.

Since then more and more of these wheelie bins have entered use, with councils adopting them as the standard waste collection method, even adapting their vehicles to directly interact with this style of bin.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Gaugemaster Wheelie Bins, supplied in a pack of four pre‑built units, feature a pristine finish. Each bin measures 7.5 mm in length, 9 mm in depth and 14 mm in height. The manufacturer part number for this model is GM495.

The wheelie bin design was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1968, originating from a mouldings company that created them for internal waste transport. A health and safety inspector subsequently recognised their broader applicability. Since that time the bins have become widely adopted by local councils, which have modified collection vehicles to work directly with this style of wheelie bin.