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We’re often asked what our most popular, or best selling, grit salt bins are so we thought it was time to make a list for you. Grit bins are available in many different sizes, or capacity, with the most popular being 200 Litre (250kg / 7 Cu Ft) and 400 Litres (500kg / 14 Cu Ft). Other standard grit bin sizes are 60 Litre (65kg / 2 Cu Ft) 100/115 Litre (125kg / 3.5 Cu Ft), 169 Litre (175kg / 6 Cu Ft), 285Litre (325kg / 10 Cu FT), and 340/350 Litres (400kg / 12 Cu Ft). The tr

As we head into winter weather, you’ll appreciate having a grit bin on your premises as the likelihood of snow and ice underfoot increases.  While storing a grit bin outdoors is correct, they’re designed for this purpose after all, it’s important to protect internal grit contents from the elements or it won’t melt winter snow and ice properly.  Whilst we often say ‘grit’ is stored in grit bins and spread on our roads and pathways it’s usually rock salt and white (ish) in co

Image source Roadware Ltd You’ve probably come across grit bins before. These are usually bright yellow coloured receptacles kept roadside, ready to lend a helping hand whenever temperatures plummet and conditions become icy and or snowy. Although grit bins are traditionally yellow, they are also sometimes in red, green, blue, grey, or black (usually a recycled option) colours instead.But what do people use them for, exactly? And where will you find them?What are grit bins used for?&nb