Continental™ 500L

From: £305.92 Excluding VAT

A heavy-duty 500L galvanised steel waste container with configurable lids, locks, DIN points and artwork for commercial sites.

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.

Body

500L Continental Body

Compact and highly versatile, with dimensions designed to fit through standard doorways. An ideal waste solution for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Lid

Container Lid 500L

Help maintain a cleaner waste stream with a recycling lid designed to guide end users towards the correct disposal option and reduce contamination.

Din Points

Welded Din Points

Added lifting apparatus to your containers ensure its suitability for all types of machinery.

Locks

Press To Lock Kit: Provides a simple press-to-lock mechanism for quick and easy waste container security.

Standard Lock: Uses a hooked cam to securely lock the container while allowing safe and reliable unlocking.

New Forest Lock: A versatile, easy-to-use locking system compatible with padlocks for additional security.

T-Lock: Uses a push-to-lock mechanism with a unique key interface to improve security and help reduce contamination.

Drainplug

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Artwork

Artwork 500L

No further details for this option.

Weight 78 kg
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