Bica Maintenance Guides
How to take good care of your Bica waste sorting solution
Indoor waste sorting
Bica requires very little maintenance
The Bica indoor waste solution is made and designed in a material that requires minimal maintenance. Naturally, the solution requires regular cleaning. Download our guide here to learn how to best take care of your solution. However, avoid using scouring sponges and powders as well as solvent‑based or acidic cleaning agents.
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Maintenance and cleaning
Doors and surfaces
Easily cleaned with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth. Use regular soapy water both inside and outside. If several waste bins are connected with magnets, regularly check for dirt between the bins. Should small scratches occur on the surface, a repair kit can be purchased.
Wheels and feet
Wheels and feet are hidden behind the plinth and therefore do not come into direct contact with waste. Regularly check for dust that may accumulate in the wheels. It can easily be removed by laying the bin on its side and cleaning the wheels with a damp cloth. For more stubborn dirt, use white spirit.
Bag holders
Easily cleaned with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth. Use regular soapy water. Once a year, check whether the two mounting screws are still tightened securely. The bag holders and screws can easily be replaced if they break.
Gas damper, lid and foot pedals
Gas dampers and fittings are placed to collect as little dirt as possible. Easily cleaned with a lightly dampened microfiber cloth. Use regular soapy water. The opening mechanism for pedal bins is built on nylon bearings, which do not require lubrication or other maintenance.
Outdoor waste sorting
Guide to maintaining outdoor waste bins
Our outdoor waste sorting solutions are made of powder‑coated steel with smooth surfaces that require minimal maintenance. Read here how to best maintain and clean your outdoor waste solution.
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Outdoor waste sorting
Maintenance and cleaning
General
Made of powder‑coated steel with smooth surfaces. Ashtrays are made of stainless steel AISI 304, and the tray beneath the ashtray is a hot‑dip galvanized plate. Bica outdoor products meet corrosion class C3. The products require minimal maintenance and are easy to clean.
Powder‑coated surfaces
Clean with a microfiber cloth or soft brush. When using a cleaning agent, a pH‑neutral cleaner must be used.
Ashtrays
Ashtrays are made of stainless steel AISI 304. Clean using a cloth or soft brush with water. A mild cleaning agent may be used if necessary. The tray beneath the ashtray is a hot‑dip galvanized plate. Clean this with a cloth or soft brush using a mild and acid‑free cleaning agent.
Bag holders
Bag holders are made of stainless steel AISI 304. Clean using a cloth or soft brush with water. Use a mild cleaning agent if necessary.
How‑to videos
Want to see how Bica waste sorting works?
We have created a series of videos that briefly and clearly explain how Bica waste sorting works.
Watch these videos, among others:
- How to replace the bag
- How the gas damper works
- How to replace feet and wheels
- How to use inner containers
- How to combine waste bins
Typical questions and answers
Why should I sort my waste?
There are several reasons. Sorting ensures that smaller amounts of waste end up being incinerated. Waste sorting also helps recycle far more materials and thereby reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the need to produce new materials.
How can we reduce the amount of waste we produce?
There are several ways to reduce waste. For example, we can reuse paper as filling in shipping boxes, buy reusable coffee cups instead of disposable ones, buy more second‑hand items instead of new ones, choose products with less packaging, and compost food waste instead of throwing it in the waste bin.
What can organic waste be converted into?
The organic waste is recycled to extract biogas, which is used for environmentally friendly electricity, heat or fuel.
Want to know more?
Ask our waste sorting specialist
