Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we'd recommend treating it once per year to maximise its life. You can use a wood stain or water / solvent based preservatives but try to use the same type each year and follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the tin.

No, all of our wheelie bin storage units come flat packed. The stores are supplied with all fixtures / fittings and with easy to follow instructions. Feedback from our customers shows most of them manage to assemble them in 1 to 2 hours. An electric screwdriver is handy if you have one (although standard is just fine too) and you'll need a level area to assemble your bin store.

It's up to you – all of our bin stores come with comprehensive instructions and most customers have no issues putting them together. If you have a bad relationship with flat pack products then employing someone might be a better option. We do provide technical help wherever possible should you need it.

All of our stores are manufactured using high quality woods that are treated. Our Bellus range is made from redwood planed timber which is tanalised for added longevity. As mentioned above we recommend yearly upkeep either with a wood stain or preservative. Should you do this the store will a long time – 5 to 10 years is a good estimate.

Only our Bellus range of wheelie bin covers come included with a floor fixing kit which comprises of angled brackets, screws and plugs. How to fix them to the floor is covered in the instructions.

It is of course possible to fix any wheelie bin cover to the floor for protection against theft or in a windy area but you'll need to be confident drilling pilot holes without damaging the cover and purchase your own angled brackets which are available from any good DIY store.

If you're worried about the cover blowing over in high winds (this isn't common as they're sturdy), some customers have informed us they've placed the bin cover up against a wall and secured it with paracord or a bungee cord threaded through the rear slats and fastened to a hook that is screwed into the wall. This isn't visible so doesn't effect the look of the wheelie bin storage unit.

If your bin lid doesn't have any handles to loop the connecting chain through you have three options:

1. Drill a 10mm hole into the corner of the lid and use this to loop the chain through.
2. Screw a hook into the lid and use this to hook one of the chain links onto.
3. Purchase a longer chain from a DIY store and run this under the lid from one side to the other, fastening it at each side of the bin store lid.

All timber used in the construction of the wheelie bin stores is responsibly sourced and from FSC approved sources. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody (CoC) system allows the tracking of FSC certified material from the forest to the consumer. It is a method by which companies can show their commitment to the environment and responsible forest management. Only companies that have FSC chain of custody certification are allowed to use the FSC trademarks and labels to promote their products. The FSC label therefore provides a link between responsible production and responsible consumption and helps the consumer to make socially and environmentally responsible buying decisions.”

You can order your item through this website by adding the item to your basket, checking out and then paying either via credit / debit card or via PayPal.

All our wheelie bin storage options are designed to fit the various sizes of UK wheelie bins – 140, 180 and 240 litre. So if you know what size wheelie bin you have, you'll know what product you need to store. Most of our range is designed to fit 240 litre wheelie bins, so naturally both smaller bin sizes – 140 and 180 litre will fit too.

We cannot however guarantee that the storage unit will fit where you intend to put it. We list the full dimensions for every item so do make sure you measure the area you plan to use and make sure the wheelie bin storage unit will fit.

All the measurements are as accurate as possible but with wooden products there will always be slight variances so use them as approximates. Please also be aware that images of the items shown on the website are for illustrative purposes only. We've made every effort to display all item colours accurately. However we can't guarantee that the image displayed on your monitor will accurately reflect the true colour of the item delivered to you.

The answer is yes but it depends. If you have drawings, dimensions and a good idea of what you're after then send it over and we'll see what we can do. For customisations of our existing bin stores please let us know what you have in mind and we'll see if we can help.

You can use Visa, Visa Debit, American Express or MasterCard or PayPal.

No, PayPal is the exact same price. There are no additional fees.

No, PayPal can only be used on online orders, not telephone orders.

Yes. We encrypt your payment card details using industry standard SSL technology to ensure they are completely safe. You can read more about our commitment to secure shopping here.

Simply contact us and one of our customer service team will be happy to talk through your options.

As long as your order hasn't already left our warehouse, we'll happily amend it for you. However, if you need to amend your order, but it has already left the warehouse, depending on the type of amendment, we may need to complete what is known as a refund resale. This means that we'll cancel your original order and start a new order. Your original payment will be refunded and new payment will be taken. In both cases, please call contact us as soon as you can, quoting your order reference number, and they'll be happy to talk you through your options.

We run promotions throughout the year many of which are available for a specific time period only. Please check the expiry date of the discount code and make sure you have entered it correctly. Sometimes a stray space can cause errors when you are copying and pasting.

Yes, if it's a discount code that you've seen on our website. Please let the advisor know at the time of ordering over the phone that you have seen a discount code so that they can add this to your basket.

No. Sorry, only one voucher code can be used per transaction.

From time to time we’ll offer discount codes across the site. This will be clearly visible on our homepage and on the specific product page that the discount applies to. Sometimes we may ask for your email address in order to receive a unique discount code. We will use your email address to inform you about our latest promotions and offers. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any point.

The discount code box can be found at the bottom of your basket. Simply type or copy and paste your code into the box and click apply. Your total will update to include your discount saving. Please be aware, you must enter your discount code in the basket as it can't apply it later.

Your wheelie bin storage unit is delivered by our courier firm. Because it's a large item the unit comes palletised. The pallet will be delivered as close to your property as possible but do be aware that our delivery drivers are not insured to take the product inside your house. We recommend that two able-bodied people are on hand during delivery to move the pallet where you want to use it.

We'll deliver items to addresses within mainland UK FREE of charge using our delivery service. There are however some exceptions that include parts of Central London and Scotland:

Surcharges on Wooden Bin Stores

A delivery charge of £49.99 will apply to the following postcodes:

• AB
• DD
• IV
• FK
• KW
• PA20-49
• PA60-80
• PH

A delivery charge of £24.99 will apply to the following postcodes:

• DG
• DT
• EH
• KA1-26
• KA29-30
• KY
• LA11-23
• LL35-78
• NE19
• NE48
• NE61-71
• SA
• TD
• TR

A delivery charge of £32.99 will apply to the following postcodes:

• E
• EC
• EN
• N
• NW
• SE
• SW
• TR
• W
• WC

All prices include VAT.

The Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Scottish Highlands and Islands

Our delivery service is available to everyone in the UK mainland, but due to logistical reasons, restrictions apply to customers living in the following postcode areas:

• HS (all)
• KA27-28
• PO30-41
• TR21-25
• ZE (all)

If you live in one of these postcodes we will provide a delivery quotation for you on application. Please contact us prior to ordering.

The Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

For customers in Northern Ireland (all BT postcodes), Isle of Man (all IM postcodes), Channel Islands (all GY and JE postcodes) or the Republic of Ireland, you won’t be able to place an order through the WheelieBinStorageDirect.co.uk website but we do accept orders. Please contact us for more information.

All items come from our manufacturing site and are normally available for delivery to all mainland UK postcode areas in 5-10 working days.

For most orders, you will receive a tracking number in your confirmation email.

Where the carrier who will be delivering your bin store is able to provide a tracking service, your tracking number will be included in your confirmation email. Please check your confirmation email to access your consignment number and link to the courier's tracking service where available.

If your confirmation email does not contain tracking information, then unfortunately we're not able to fully track your order, though you will be able to find out the status of your order by contacting us or using live chat.

Alternatively, where you have not received a tracking number, if you require progress of your order on delivery day, please contact us here or via live chat.

No. We don't offer a collection service.

If you're not in, the courier will leave a calling card including all the details you need to either re-arrange your delivery. A re-delivery charge may apply in some cases.

As soon as we have delivered the goods to your door, you will be responsible for them. We'll only deliver to the address given on the order and goods will not be left without a signature unless authorised by the person named on the order. Once the delivery of your items has been completed, any loss or damage to the goods is at your own risk.

Please contact us quoting your order reference number and the product code from the incorrect item.

Yes, a VAT invoice can be sent upon request if you need it. Please contact us for more information.

Yes, depending on the product, you can either send your item back to us by post or we'll arrange for it to be collected. We won't charge you a restocking fee for returning your products, but you will be required to pay the transportation costs associated with the return. This will be determined by the return method.

Find out more about returning your products.