Floor Display Units
Free standing shelved units in B flute board for aisle ends.
from £0.25 a boxView style
Dump Bins
Deep open bins and front dispensers for loose stock that shoppers rummage through, printed on all sides and built in B flute to keep their shape.
From £0.25 a boxpriced per job and sent by email within one working day
Often Used For
- Wrapped sweets and chocolates
- Dog chews and pet treats
- Balls and small toys
- Bath bombs and soaps
- Sale and clearance lines
- Snacks and single packs
If shoppers pick one from a pile, a dump bin is the format.
What is a dump bin?
A dump bin is a deep, open cardboard bin filled with loose stock that shoppers dig into and pick from. The name comes from the way products are tipped in rather than arranged. It sounds untidy, but the effect is deliberate: a full bin suggests plenty, value and something to discover, which is why bins are used for sweets, treats, toys and sale lines.
A counter dispenser is the smaller cousin: a box with a scooped front opening that lets products tumble forward as the front ones are taken.
Bins are among the cheapest displays to make for the impact they give, because the build is simple and the product does most of the visual work. That makes them popular for short promotions and for testing whether a line sells as an impulse buy.
Which products suit a dump bin?
The common thread is that each item is cheap enough and sturdy enough to be picked up, handled and dropped back without harm. Fragile or premium products belong in a display that holds them separately.
- Individually wrapped sweets and chocolates
- Pet chews, toys and treat packs
- Balls, small toys and pocket money items
- Bath bombs, soaps and small gifts
- Clearance and promotional lines
Wrapped items work best. Unwrapped food in an open bin is a hygiene problem for the shop, so if your product is not individually wrapped, choose a display that holds packs instead.
Floor bin or counter dispenser?
A floor bin works for larger items and higher volumes, at aisle ends, entrances and checkouts. A counter dispenser holds a smaller quantity of small items at the till, where a single sweet or chew is an easy add on. Many brands use both: a floor bin during a promotion and counter dispensers the rest of the year.
If your product needs neater rows, look at sweet display boxes for bars and lollies.
Why do dump bins sell well?
They invite touch. People pick things up from a bin in a way they rarely do from a neat shelf, and once something is in the hand it is more likely to be bought. A bin also signals a deal or a treat, which suits impulse lines and low prices. A clear header that says what is in the bin and why it is worth having turns curiosity into a purchase.
Keep the header short. One line about the product and, where the store allows, a price or offer is all a shopper reads while walking past.
Which board does a dump bin use?
B flute is the minimum for a floor bin, because loose stock pushes outwards on the walls and the base takes the full weight. Large or heavily loaded bins get a double wall base. Counter dispensers can be E flute when the contents are light.
| Bin | Board | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Counter dispenser | E flute or B flute | Light loads, front opening |
| Floor bin, light items | B flute | Folded top edge for strength |
| Floor bin, heavy items | B flute with double wall base | Stops the base bowing |
| Bin with header | B flute bin, E flute header | Header slots into the back wall |
How should a bin be printed?
Print every outer side, since bins often stand where they can be seen from all around. Use large colour blocks and one bold word or the logo, because the contents will hide the lower part of any inside print and shoppers glance at the outside from a distance. A header adds a place for the offer or the product name above the pile.
Gloss lamination helps bins that hold powdery or sticky products, because it wipes clean between fills.
Loose stock is heavy
A bin full of loose items weighs more than you expect. Tell us the product and roughly how many go in, and we size the base and walls for it.
How do we size a dump bin?
- Tell us the product and roughly how many should fill the bin.
- Tell us where it will stand: floor, counter or shelf.
- Send any footprint or height limit from the store.
- We set the bin size, wall height and base strength.
- The proof shows the bin built and flat with your artwork.
How deep should a bin be?
Deep enough to look full with a sensible amount of stock, shallow enough that shoppers can reach the bottom. A floor bin that is too deep needs filling with far more product than you want to commit, or a false floor. We can add a raised false floor so the bin looks full with less stock.
For counter dispensers, the depth is set by how far a hand reaches comfortably into the opening. We keep the back of the dispenser slightly higher than the front so products slide forward as stock goes down.
Yes. Dividers split the bin into sections, which works for flavours, colours or price points. Each section can have its own label on the rim or header.
If you plan to swap products between promotions, keep the bin design general and put product names on the header, which is cheaper to reprint than the whole bin.
Where should a bin stand in a shop?
Bins work best where people slow down: by the till queue, at the end of an aisle, near the entrance once shoppers have picked up a basket. They work poorly in narrow aisles, where they become obstacles and get pushed aside. If you know the store, ask the manager where they plan to put it and tell us; a bin for a tight corner can be made taller and narrower, while one for an open space can be wider and lower.
Print all four sides
Bins are often seen from every direction. Print each side so the bin works wherever the store places it.
How do I order dump bins?
Send the product, the fill quantity and the number of bins. You get a price by email within one working day and then a free proof. Production takes 5 to 7 working days after approval. Not sure of board for heavier fills? Read how we choose display board.
How are dump bins delivered?
Bins ship flat, one or more to a carton, with headers and dividers packed alongside. Free tracked courier delivery covers UK mainland addresses and takes 2 to 3 working days after production. Tell us within 10 days if anything arrives misprinted or crushed and we reprint or refund it.
Building takes a minute: open the bin, push down the locking base and slot in the header.
Dump Bins Specification
Everything below can be changed to suit your product. Ask if you need something not listed.
| Styles | Floor dump bin, counter dispenser, bin with header, bin with dividers |
|---|---|
| Board | B flute corrugated, double wall base on request |
| Full colour on all outer sides, inside on request | |
| Finish | Matt or gloss lamination |
| Shape | Square, rectangular or octagonal |
| Size | Counter dispensers to full floor bins, made to your product |
| Build | Flat packed, folds up with locking base |
| Price | From £0.25 a box, quoted per job by size, board, print and quantity |
| Proof | Free design proof with dieline before printing |
| Production | 5 to 7 working days after proof approval |
| Delivery | Free tracked UK mainland delivery in 2 to 3 working days |
Design Your Display Box
Pick a photo of dump bins, upload your logo and see it on the box. Send it with your sizes for a price and a free proof.
Choose a display box
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Dump Bins FAQs
How much do dump bins cost?
From £0.25 a box, with the real price set by size, board, print and quantity on your quote.
What is the difference between a dump bin and a dispenser?
A dump bin is open at the top for rummaging. A dispenser has a front opening and products roll forward as you take them.
How strong is a cardboard dump bin?
B flute with a folded rim and, for heavy fills, a double wall base keeps it in shape.
Can a bin have a header?
Yes. A printed header slots into the back wall and carries the offer or product name.
Can you add a false floor?
Yes. A raised floor makes the bin look full with less stock.
Are dump bins printed inside?
They can be, but the contents hide most of it. Outer sides and the header matter more.
Can a bin hold different flavours?
Yes. Dividers split it into sections.
Will a bin fit by the till?
A counter dispenser does. Floor bins are for aisle ends and open floor.
How do bins arrive?
Flat in cartons, ready to fold up with a locking base.
Can a bin be octagonal?
Yes. Square, rectangular and octagonal bins are all possible.
Do dump bins suit premium products?
Not usually. Premium or fragile items look better held separately in a tray or stand.
Can I order bins for a short promotion?
Yes. Minimums are low and quoted per job, so short promotional runs are fine.