When selecting a top for a trash receptacle or recycle bin there are several options to consider. OCCOutdoors offers several types of receptacle tops, rain guards and ash urns on our trash receptacles and recycle bins. The following will detail each style of top and detail the pros and cons of each design.

 

Top Types and Options

 

1. Galvanneal steel spun flat top.

This is our bestselling top! Made of 16-gauge spun galvanneal steel and coated with super TGIC powder coat, it offers several great features.

The top 66% of the surface is tapered outward so that 2/3 of all precipitation is diverted away from the receptacle opening.

The large trash opening is 11 inches in diameter and has a large radius to help catch and funnel the trash into the receptacle. The flat top is attached with a 1/8" stainless steel cable to prevent theft.

Example of Galvanneal steel spun flat top from OCC Outdoors
 

2. Galvanneal steel spun flat top with large rain guard.

This has the same great flat top as above with the addition of a heavy 18 gauge spun steel rain guard coated with the same super TGIC powder coat.

The rain guard is design to divert precipitation out to the tapered flat top, thus eliminating all precipitation except what is blowing from the side.

The design eliminates most of all precipitation from entering the receptacle yet still has large very accessible openings for trash.

The flat top is attached with a 1/8” stainless steel cable to prevent theft.

Example of a Galvanneal steel spun flat top with large rain guard from OCC Outdoors
 

3. Galvanneal steel spun flat top with large ash urn.

This has the same great flat top as above with the addition of a heavy 18 gauge spun steel rain guard coated with the same super TGIC powder coat. The ash urn has large with great capacity.

This design eliminates most of all precipitation from entering the receptacle yet still has large very accessible openings for trash.

The ash urn does catch precipitation and must be emptied by either a strainer or the complete top removed and dumped.

The flat top is attached with a 1/8” stainless steel cable to prevent theft.

Example of Large Ash Urn Top from OCC Outdoors
 

4. Steel flat top with large rain guard and removable ash pan.

This has the same great flat top as above with the addition of a heavy 18 gauge spun steel rain guard coated with the same super TGIC powder coat.

The rain guard is design to divert precipitation out to the tapered flat top, thus eliminating all precipitation except what is blowing from the side. The design eliminates most of all precipitation from entering the receptacle yet still has large very accessible openings for trash.

The ash pan is smaller than the larger unit above however is much easier to remove and empty.

Both the flat top and ash pan are attached to by cables to reduce theft.

 

5. Steel flat top with large rain guard and protected removal ash urn.

This has the same great flat top as above with the addition of a heavy 18 gauge spun steel rain guard coated with the same super TGIC powder coat. The rain guard is design to divert precipitation out to the tapered flat top, thus eliminating all precipitation except what is blowing from the side.

The design eliminates most of all precipitation from entering the receptacle yet still has large very accessible openings for trash.

The flat top is attached with a 1/8” stainless steel cable to prevent theft.
The ash urn or pan is located under the rain guard thus nearly eliminating the pan from filling with precipitation and hiding the unsightly pan of ashes and cigarette butts.

The pan is easily removed for emptying.

 

6. ABS flat top

Our ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a very durable plastic great for indoors or outdoors since UV inhibitors are added to the base material.

Our flat tops are vacuum formed with a large O.D. lip and ribs for strength and a textured surface.

Pros are the will not rust and very tough and can withstand a reasonable impact without breakage.

Cons are they are lite weight so not the best choice in windy conditions.

 

7. ABS flat top with small rain guard.

Our ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a very durable plastic great for indoors or outdoors since UV inhibitors are added to the base material.

Out flat tops are vacuum formed with a large O.D. lip and ribs for strength and a textured surface.

Pros are the will not rust and very tough and can withstand a reasonable impact without breakage.

Cons are they are lite weight so not the best choice in windy conditions all though the steel rain guard does help.

The same features as the ABS flat top but with a heavy stamped steel rain guard to reduce precipitation collection.

 

8. ABS flat top with a small ash urn.

Our ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a very durable plastic great for indoors or outdoors since UV inhibitors are added to the base material.
Out flat tops are vacuum formed with a large O.D. lip and ribs for strength and a textured surface.

Pros are the will not rust and very tough and can withstand a reasonable impact without breakage.

Cons are they are lite weight so not the best choice in windy conditions.
The same features as the ABS flat top but with a small ash pan that reduces precipitation.

Con the entire top must be removed to dump the ash pan or empty the trash receptacle.

Example of flat top with a small ash urn from OCC Outdoors
 

9. LLDPE plastic dome top with door.

The door is balanced to close automatically and to keep the maximum precipitation out of the receptacle.

The durable plastic material of this dome type comes in several colors to match any of our receptacles and bins, and will not rust or dent like its steel counterparts. It also comes with strap that can be attached to the receptacle to prevent theft and vandalism.

 

10. LLDPE plastic dome with dual openings.

Design to keep the maximum precipitation out of the receptacle.

Easy access with two large openings.

Durable plastic material will not rust or dent like steel domes.

Comes in several colors to match many of receptacles.

Comes with strap that can be attached to the receptacle to prevent theft and vandalism.

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