Continental 500L Galvanised Steel Container
The Continental 500L galvanised steel container is a configurable heavy-duty waste management system engineered for commercial and industrial environments. Manufactured from galvanised steel and compliant with BS EN 840 2, 5, 6, this 500L platform provides a structurally reinforced alternative to plastic waste containers.
The Continental 500L galvanised steel container is designed for sites requiring strength, compliance and long-term durability within structured waste management systems. Its reinforced construction and mechanical handling compatibility make it suitable for high-use environments where reliability is critical.
Continental 500L Steel Construction Specification
- Shell: Galvanised steel
- Base: 1.7mm reinforced steel
- Sides: 1.5mm steel
- Front / Back: 1.5mm steel
- Top Frame: 16mm reinforced frame
- Internal Frontal Bash Plates: 3mm reinforcement
- Comb Bar / Frontal Receiver: 7 gussets
- Castors: 200mm (2 braked / 2 swivel)
- Drain: Standard drain plug
Standards Compliance
- BS EN 840 2, 5, 6 compliant
Configure Your Continental 500L Container
The Continental 500L galvanised steel container can be specified with a range of lid, locking, lifting and finish options to suit operational and branding requirements.
Colour Options
- Galvanised
- Black
- Brown
- Dark Blue
- Green
- Grey
- Light Blue
- Moss Green
- Orange
- Red
- Yellow
- White
Lid Options
- No Lid
- Standard Trade Lid
- Recycling Lid (With Brushes)
- Recycling Lid (With Flap)
DIN Points Options
- No DIN Points
- Welded DIN Points
Lock Options
- No Lock (Lid Bung)
- Standard Lock
- New Forest Lock
- T-Lock
Drain Plug Options
- Plastic Drain Plug
- Rodent Repellent Drain Plug
Artwork Options
- No Artwork
- Cardboard
- Food & Drink Cans
- General Waste
- Mixed Glass
- Mixed Recycling
- Plastics
- Textiles
Continental 500L Operational Applications
The Continental 500L galvanised steel container is typically specified for retail parks, hospitality operations, commercial premises and light industrial facilities where durability and mechanical handling compatibility are required. Its steel construction delivers enhanced impact resistance and structural integrity compared to plastic units.
By selecting appropriate configuration options, the Continental 500L can be tailored to support waste segregation, access control and site branding within organised waste compounds.
