The major part of BINS' operations is that of garbage collection, this service is available throughout Nairobi and its environs.
 
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS are supplied with 2 plastic bags per week and these are collected once a week. (the day of collection depends on where you live).
 
The monthly charge for this service is KShs 600/- per month payable either quarterly or annually in advance; on payment customers will receive either 24 (quarterly) or 104 (annually) bags; if a customer wants more bags these are charged at KShs 50/- each and should be requested in advance.
 
Although it is not always possible customers are encouraged to sign for a year in advance and by doing so they will receive a one month discount (see "Special Offer" on Latest News page).
 
INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS receive a customised service depending on their particular needs. BINS will send their qualified trained personnel FREE OF CHARGE to your premises to advise on the best way of storing the garbage (bags, drums or skips) and the recommended frequency of collection.
 
Our range of charges per item are:
-Bags KShs 50/-
-Drums KShs 200 - 250 (depending on type of garbage)
-Skips KShs 1,800 - 2,500 (depending on type of garbage)
-Discounts are available for big volumes or on advance payments.
 
Collection times
BINS collects garbage from residential customers between 8:30am and 12:00 noon on the particular day of collection, and 8:30am and 4:00pm from industrial/commercial customers.
 
These timings can not always be guaranteed as weather and road conditions, traffic congestion and breakdowns can effect timings. Where possible BINS will communicate any delays in collections.
 
If your day of collection falls on a PUBLIC HOLIDAY you will be informed in advance if there is to be a change in your collection day.
 
"SPECIAL COLLECTIONS"
Some customers may require "bulk" collection of garbage. BINS will send their qualified trained personnel to assess the type and volume of garbage to be collected and a quote will be made "on the spot"; this service is normally only available on a Saturday.
 
TOXIC / HAZARDOUS WASTE
Bins does not collect toxic or hazardous waste as the Nairobi City Council dumpsite at Dandora does not have the facilities to properly dispose of such material; however Bins may be in a position to offer our incineration services for its disposal depending on and there being a certificate proving its composition
 
Other Services
In 1998,under the trade name BINSCAPE the company started offering customers a ""Full Site Maintenance"" package. Currently the company has contracts with such esteemed companies such as Mobil, Kenya School of Monetary Studies, I&M Bank Ltd, Barclays Training School, Intercontinental Hotel and many others. The company anticipates strong growth in this area as awareness and interest in the professional services we offer continues to pick up.
 
In 2001, the Company designed and built its own state of the art incinerator for the destruction of expired food, drugs, and sensitive confidential documents. Again there is high demand for this unique service and the company forecasts good growth in this area too.
 
In 2002 we have started offering sanitary services; to all those who have experienced our excellent level of services in other areas we feel sure that you will want to consider approaching us for our competitive prices for this service.
 
BINS is a progressive company constantly and proactively seeking ways to further fulfill the needs of all our customers both in its core business and in the new complementary services that we are starting to offer. BINS has been the pioneer in this industry since 1989 and intends to stay at the forefront of the inevitable changes that must take place to ensure a clean and healthy environment for all.