Samba Litter Bin – Galvanised Steel Street Bin & Recycling Station in 32L, 67L & 95L
A street litter bin in Malaysia has to survive two things most indoor bins never face: tropical rain and constant public handling. The Samba handles both. A hooded top opening keeps rainwater out of the waste, a galvanised steel body resists corrosion year-round, and a lockable door means only your cleaning team opens it.
It also does something most street bins cannot. Because each unit is independent, three Sambas placed side by side become a colour-coded recycling station — paper, cans, plastic — without buying a different product. Consequently, one bin serves both jobs, and a site can start with general waste and add streams later.
One Bin, Two Jobs
Most outdoor waste programmes fail at the same point: the general litter bins are one product, the recycling stations are another, and the two never match. Different heights, different finishes, different suppliers. As a result, a walkway ends up looking assembled rather than designed.
The Samba removes that problem. A single unit handles general litter. Two or three grouped together handle segregation. Above all, every configuration shares the same frame, the same hooded profile, and the same finish — so a park path, a station concourse, and a mall forecourt all read as one system.
Building a Recycling Station
Each Samba in a station carries its own colour-matched front panel with a printed stream label and pictogram. Therefore, users sort by sight rather than by reading — which is what actually keeps contamination down in a busy public space.
- Two-bin station — general waste plus one recyclable stream. Suits low-traffic paths, corridors, and small entrances.
- Three-bin station — the most common configuration. Paper, cans, and plastic, or any three streams you specify.
- Four-bin station and beyond — for stations, food courts, and transport hubs where glass or food waste needs its own stream.
Colours and stream labels are fully specifiable. Councils can follow their own colour coding, malls can match a brand palette, and campuses can align with an existing ESG scheme. Furthermore, because the bins are independent units, a station can be split around a pillar, spaced along a wall, or reordered on site without any fabrication.
Our guide to recycling bins in Malaysia covers how to choose a colour system and why stream separation matters more than the number of bins.
Designed for Public Space, Not Just Waste
The Samba’s front panel is a flat, colour-matched surface built to carry a stream label, a council crest, or a property logo. Therefore, the bin does more than hold litter — it communicates.
The arched hood does real work too. It shelters the aperture from direct rain, so waste inside stays drier and lighter to lift, and it conceals the contents from view — which keeps a public space looking maintained even when the bin is half full.
Key Features
- Modular by design — use one bin alone or group several into a recycling station without a different product.
- Hooded top aperture — shelters the opening from rain and hides contents from passers-by.
- Lockable service door — the full-height front panel opens with a key, so only authorised staff access the liner.
- Removable galvanised inner liner — staff lift out the liner rather than moving the bin, which speeds up collection rounds.
- Printed stream labels and pictograms — users sort by sight, which keeps contamination down in high-traffic areas.
- Heavy-gauge frame — 3.0mm outer frame with a 1.0mm body, built for public-area handling and impact.
- Galvanised steel throughout — body and liner both galvanised, so the bin resists corrosion in Malaysian humidity and rainfall.
- Three capacities on one design — 32L, 67L, and 95L share the same visual language across a site.
Which Size Should You Choose?
Match capacity to footfall and collection frequency. Higher traffic or less frequent servicing means a larger bin.
| Samba 32 | Samba 67 | Samba 95 | |
| Capacity | 32 L | 67 L | 95 L |
| Footprint | 393 × 255 mm | 393 × 400 mm | 517 × 400 mm |
| Height | 780 mm | 1,005 mm | 1,005 mm |
| Single bin use | Corridors, narrow walkways, low-traffic zones | Bus stops, park paths, building entrances | Stations, food courts, high-footfall streets |
| Station width (3 bins) | approx. 1,179 mm | approx. 1,179 mm | approx. 1,551 mm |
The Samba 32 and Samba 67 share the same 393mm frontage, so a station built from either keeps the same width. Furthermore, the Samba 67 and Samba 95 share the same 1,005mm height — useful when mixing capacities within one line of bins.
Samba or Perfo?
NORDVOX supplies this bin in two body styles built on the same frame. Therefore, the choice comes down to whether you want the contents concealed or ventilated.
| Samba (this page) | Perfo | |
| Body | Solid panel | Perforated |
| Contents | Fully concealed | Partly visible |
| Branding and stream labels | Full flat panel | Limited by perforation |
| Ventilation and drainage | Enclosed | Airflow through body |
| Best for | Recycling stations, branded street furniture, councils, malls | Transport hubs, humid zones, food courts |
For recycling stations the Samba is usually the better choice, because the solid panel gives a full surface for colour coding and stream labels. See the Perfo perforated litter bin for the ventilated version.
Specifications
| Samba 32 | |
| Capacity | 32 litres |
| Outer dimensions | 393 (L) × 255 (W) × 780 (H) mm |
| Inner liner | 310 × 210 × 500 mm |
| Net weight | 23 kg |
| Samba 67 | |
| Capacity | 67 litres |
| Outer dimensions | 393 (L) × 400 (W) × 1,005 (H) mm |
| Inner liner | 310 × 310 × 700 mm |
| Net weight | 38.35 kg |
| Samba 95 | |
| Capacity | 95 litres |
| Outer dimensions | 517 (L) × 400 (W) × 1,005 (H) mm |
| Inner liner | 440 × 310 × 700 mm |
| Net weight | 43.75 kg |
| All Sizes | |
| Material | Galvanised steel, powder-coated finish |
| Frame thickness | 3.0 mm outer frame, 1.0 mm body |
| Inner liner material | Galvanised steel, removable |
| Access | Lockable front service door |
| Top | Hooded aperture |
| Configuration | Single bin, or grouped as a 2, 3, or 4-stream recycling station |
| Colours | Custom powder-coat colours available |
| Labelling | Printed stream labels, pictograms, logos, and crests on the front panel |
| Placement | Outdoor and sheltered outdoor |
Ideal For
- Railway stations, MRT and LRT concourses, bus terminals
- Parks, gardens, and recreational walkways
- Pedestrian streets and town centre frontages
- Food courts and outdoor dining areas
- Shopping mall exteriors and drop-off zones
- Campuses, condominiums, and corporate grounds running segregation programmes
NORDVOX is registered with the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (Reg. No. 357-02238912) and supplies through ePerolehan. Contact NORDVOX for station configurations, custom colours, branding, and nationwide delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Samba be used as a recycling station?
Yes. Each Samba is an independent unit, so two, three, or four placed side by side form a colour-coded recycling station. Every bin carries its own coloured front panel with a printed stream label and pictogram, and the streams and colours are fully specifiable at order.
What size street litter bin do I need?
Match capacity to footfall and collection frequency. The Samba 32 suits corridors and low-traffic walkways, the Samba 67 suits bus stops and park paths, and the Samba 95 suits stations, food courts, and high-footfall streets where servicing is less frequent.
How wide is a three-bin Samba recycling station?
Approximately 1,179 mm using the Samba 32 or Samba 67, both of which share a 393 mm frontage, and approximately 1,551 mm using the Samba 95. Because the bins are independent, they can also be spaced apart or split around an obstruction.
Can I add recycling streams to an existing Samba installation later?
Yes. Since each bin is a separate unit rather than part of a fixed frame, a site can start with general waste bins and add colour-coded stream bins alongside them at any point. Consequently, a segregation programme can be phased rather than installed all at once.
Is galvanised steel suitable for outdoor bins in Malaysia?
Yes. Galvanising protects the steel from corrosion in humidity and rainfall, and the powder-coated finish adds a second protective layer. However, for coastal sites within roughly a kilometre of open sea, stainless steel or HDPE is the better specification. Our stainless steel grades guide covers when to step up.
How is the Samba emptied?
The front panel unlocks and opens as a full-height service door, and the galvanised inner liner lifts straight out. Therefore, staff never need to move or tip the bin itself, which speeds up collection rounds in public areas.
What is the difference between the Samba and the Perfo?
Both share the same frame and dimensions. The Samba has a solid panel body that conceals contents and provides a full surface for colour coding and stream labels, which makes it the better choice for recycling stations. The Perfo has a perforated body that ventilates and drains, suiting transport hubs and humid zones.
Does NORDVOX deliver litter bins across Malaysia?
Yes. NORDVOX has supplied waste and facility equipment in Malaysia since 1991 and is registered with the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (Reg. No. 357-02238912). Delivery covers all states including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak.