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Curious about the bins that get people voting with their litter? From product details to question ideas, here’s everything you need to know to get started.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, get in touch with using our enquiry form or email us at ballotbin@hubbub.org.uk.

General

Yes, just choose ‘Pay by invoice’ at checkout and we’ll send one straight to your inbox.

Unfortunately we can’t accept purchase orders as guaranteed payment. Full payment is required before we can ship any products.

We ship worldwide for both the Big Ballot Bin and Butt Ballot Bin.

For international Big Ballot Bin orders (outside the UK), please contact us directly at ballotbin@hubbub.org.uk.

Think local, cultural, and topical – things like sports rivalries, local food favourites, celebrity debates. Make it social, make it fun. Read more about the questions that went viral.

We ship worldwide for both the Big Ballot Bin and Butt Ballot Bin.

For international Big Ballot Bin orders (outside the UK), please contact us directly at ballotbin@hubbub.org.uk.

The body of the bin is made from mild steel, which is fully recyclable and can be repurposed through scrap metal recycling. The other parts can be repurposed or recycled through the appropriate waste streams.

Take your bin to a local recycling centre once it’s reached the end of its life. If you’re in the UK, you can find your nearest centre here.

If you’re interested in distributing the Ballot Bins please get in touch at: ballotbin@hubbub.org.uk

The Ballot Bins were created by the environmental charity, Hubbub. 100% of profits support their work making sustainability second nature.

The Big Ballot Bin was design by Morrama, and is manfuctured and distributed by ICEE.

The Butt Ballot Bin was designed by Common Works, and is manufactured and distributed by Instrument.

Four people standing around thee Big Ballot Bin, debating what to choose

Big Ballot Bin

Pre-ordering gives you access to preferential pricing that’s available on request. Submit your enquiry to the team.

Our standard bin is with yellow and black. Custom RAL colours, vinyl wraps, and waste stream messaging are available on request. Email ballotbin@hubbub.org.uk for a quote.

Everything you need to get your Big Ballot Bin up and running:

  • Big Ballot Bin
  • 2 customisable question panels
  • Door key (to empty the bin caddies)
  • Lid key (to swap the questions)
  • Mains plug

Dimensions: 1410mm (H) × 872mm (W) × 525mm (D)
Weight: ~150kg

The combined capacity of both inner bin caddies is 240 litres.

The bin can be placed indoors or outdoors, as long as it’s connected to mains power. It comes weighted to stand securely on its own, but can also be bolted down (fixings not included) if desired.

Unlock the front door, slide out the inner caddy, and replace the liner. Once the caddy is back in place, lock the door – the flipdot counter automatically pauses while the door is open.

Each bin includes removable metal question plates. To update your question:

  1. Print your new question card using our downloadable template.
  2. Place it on the metal plate.
  3. Slide the plate back into position — the card should sit flush between the metal plate and clear front panel.

Download the question card template here.

UK orders are delivered within 8 weeks (often sooner). For international timeframes, please get in touch at ballotbin@hubbub.org.uk.

Yes, the bin is sealed around all edges using advanced welding techniques (MIG/TIG), with its electronics and flip dots protected inside. The powder-coated exterior and AP120 Primer give extra protection against rain and rust.

It features a simple plug-and-play setup, connecting to standard mains power (230V, 50Hz) to run the sensors, flip-flops, and electronic modules.

In the unlikely event of a fire, the power trips automatically to shut it off. You can also add a fire-suppressing brick to your order for an additional £150.

Butt Ballot Bin

Prices range from £355–£373, depending on the type of mounting.

Our standard bin comes in yellow. Custom RAL colours and logo options are available for orders of 20+ units. Email ballotbin@hubbub.org.uk for a quote.

Everything you need to get your Big Ballot Bin up and running:

Dimensions: 550mm (H) × 350mm (W) × 90mm (D)
Weighst: 9.3 kg

It can roughly fit about 400–600 cigarette butts

Each bin comes with fixings to attach it securely to a pole. You can order rail fixings (£17) separately, or mount it to a wall using standard screws (not included).

Unlock the front door, slide out the inner caddy, and replace the liner. Once the caddy is back in place, lock the door – the flipdot counter automatically pauses while the door is open.

Each bin includes magnetic letters and a dry-wipe marker so you can create your own playful questions. The question plate sits behind glass, protected by the locked door.

We aim to dispatch within 3–4 weeks, often sooner. Custom colours or branding add about 1–2 weeks.

The exterior of the bin is powder-coated with an anti-rust primer, and has bonded glass for extra durability. This gives it reasonable protection against rain and rust.

The bin is an environmental solution designed to reduce cigarette litter and spark conversations about waste – not to promote smoking.

Yes! You can send them to TerraCycle for free, and they’ll turn them into something useful.

We have local distributors in several regions for the Butt Ballot Bin:

France: La Boite à Clopes
laurent.donse@tree6clope.com
Phone +33 (0) 673733156

Benelux: Habitat Solutions
(Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg)
info@habitatsolutions.eu
Phone: +31 (0) 180 642 070

Israel: Youtovia
hello@youtovia.com
Phone: +972 (0) 546 620 283

Norway: Sneipfritt
sneipfritt@gmail.com
Phone +47 (0) 97582443

100% of profits support Hubbub, the environmental charity making sustainability second nature.