20 litres is a full household kitchen bin — the capacity that gets a family through a day of cooking, packaging and food waste without filling by dinner. Pedal operation is what makes a bin this size genuinely hygienic, since a kitchen bin is approached constantly with hands that are wet, floury or handling raw meat, and a lid you have to touch defeats the purpose. The removable inner bucket lifts out for emptying and washing, keeping drips and spills off the outer body. The round shape is easier to line and to clean inside, with no corners for residue, and silver stainless steel wipes down easily and never absorbs odours.
Specifications
| Capacity | 20 litres |
| Shape | Round |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Colour | Silver |
| Opening | Pedal operated, hands-free |
| Inner | Removable bucket |
Buying guide
Match liner size to the bin — a bag too small tears when lifted, and one too large folds over the rim and fouls the lid. Empty before the bag is completely full, since a packed liner is what splits on the way out. Wash the inner bucket weekly and dry it before re-lining. Position the bin where the lid opens fully and where you actually prepare food, since a bin across the kitchen is a bin that gets used less. Wipe silver steel dry after cleaning to avoid water marks, and keep the pedal linkage clear of grit.
How it compares
Against a 12L bin, 20 litres suits a family kitchen and needs emptying less often. Against a rectangular bin, round is easier to line and clean but wastes a little space against a wall. For a bathroom or bedroom, a 5L bin is the right scale.
Frequently asked questions
Is 20 litres enough for a family?
Yes - it takes a day of cooking, packaging and food waste without filling by dinner, which is what a kitchen bin needs to do.
Why does liner size matter?
Too small and the bag tears when lifted; too large and it folds over the rim and fouls the lid. Match the liner to the bin.
Where should a kitchen bin go?
Where you actually prepare food, with room for the lid to open fully. A bin across the kitchen gets used less and creates more mess.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- 12L Round Silver Stainless Steel Pedal Dustbin, 242 x 242 x 441mm
- 28L Rectangular Cream Stainless Steel Pedal Bin with Soft Close Lid, 617 x 350 x 303mm
- 18L Stainless Steel Rectangular Pedal Bin with Soft Close Lid, Cream
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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1. Order Processing
Orders placed before 2:00 PM (EAT) on a business day are processed the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 PM, on weekends, or on public holidays are processed the next business day.
2. Delivery Times
| Destination | Estimated Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nairobi CBD & environs | Same day or next business day |
| Greater Nairobi & Kiambu | 1–2 business days |
| Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret | 2–4 business days |
| Other Kenyan towns | 3–7 business days |
| East Africa (regional) | 5–14 business days |
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Is 20 litres enough for a family?
Yes - it takes a day of cooking, packaging and food waste without filling by dinner, which is what a kitchen bin needs to do.
Why does liner size matter?
Too small and the bag tears when lifted; too large and it folds over the rim and fouls the lid. Match the liner to the bin.
Where should a kitchen bin go?
Where you actually prepare food, with room for the lid to open fully. A bin across the kitchen gets used less and creates more mess.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.