Handling Food Waste? These Are the Bins That Work

Built for Food Waste: MACX Bins and Gorilla Bins Handle the Heavy Lifting

Food waste programs demand more from a container — more durability, better hygiene, and compatibility with rotators, tippers, and tight workflows. Whether you're managing food scraps at scale or building out a compliant diversion program, you need a container that can take the abuse.

At Container Essentials, two product lines stand out as our most popular solutions for food waste handling: MACX Bins and Gorilla Bins.

MACX Bins: Clean, Stackable, and Rotator-Ready

Made from injection-molded HDPE, MACX Bins offer a clean, rigid structure with built-in features that make them ideal for handling organic waste:

• 4-way forklift entry
• Stackable with or without lids
• Compatible with forklift rotators and bin tippers
• Smooth, non-porous walls for easy sanitation
• Optional drain plugs to release liquid weight
• Available in multiple caster configurations for easy movement by hand throughout your facility

From collection points to transfer areas, MACX Bins with casters reduce manual handling strain and streamline internal logistics without requiring forklifts or pallet jacks.

Gorilla Bins: Rugged, Nestable, and Built for Abuse

Gorilla Bins are rotomolded from MDPE for extreme toughness in high-abuse environments. They’re commonly used in food waste, composting, and recycling applications where durability and efficiency matter most.

Key features:

• Available in multiple sizes
• 2-way or 4-way forklift access, depending on model
• Nestable to save space during storage and return
• Stackable when paired with lids
• Rotatable and non-rotatable options available
• Tipper-compatible with drain options
• Can be fitted with casters for localized movement if needed

Not Every Operation Is the Same

MACX and Gorilla Bins are our most frequently recommended solutions for food waste programs — but we know they’re not one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re working in a confined space, need specific weight capacities, or require unique dimensions, Container Essentials offers a range of plastic and metal bulk containers to fit your workflow.

Get the Right Bin for Your Program

Whether you're hauling food waste, collecting compostables, or moving bins across a busy facility, our knowledgeable team will help choose the right container to your operation.

👉 Contact us today to talk with a container expert or request a custom quote.