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No Food Waste Signs
£8.99
In stock
SKU
PR100*
No Food Waste Signs help you guide staff, visitors and cleaners around kitchens, canteens, bin stores and recycling points, reducing contamination and disposal errors.
No Food Waste Signs show staff, visitors and cleaners that food scraps must not be placed in the wrong bin or container. Use them in kitchens, canteens, offices, schools and waste areas to reduce contamination, improve sorting and keep disposal routines clear.
Best Places to Fit No Food Waste Signs
You should install these signs at eye level beside mixed recycling bins, general waste points, staff kitchens, canteens and bin store entrances. Position them before the user makes a disposal choice, so the instruction is seen before food waste reaches the wrong container.
Choosing a Practical Viewing Distance
Choose the size by how far away the decision point is. Small vinyl signs suit close bin lids, while A4 and A3 sizes work better on walls, doors and shared waste areas where staff or visitors need to read the message before they reach the container.
| Size option | Best viewing use |
|---|---|
| H 150 x W 125 mm | Close-range bin lid or small container use, around 1–2 metres |
| H 210 x W 148 mm | Staff kitchen bins, cupboards and sorting points, around 2–3 metres |
| H 297 x W 210 mm | Wall-mounted instruction near shared waste areas, around 3–5 metres |
| H 420 x W 297 mm | Larger bin stores, corridors and busy disposal areas, around 5–7 metres |
What Should Improve After Fitting This Sign
After installation, the sign should make the disposal rule obvious before waste is dropped into the wrong place. This helps you reinforce housekeeping, reduce rejected recycling and give cleaners, staff and visitors the same simple instruction.
✅ Fewer food scraps placed in mixed recycling or general waste points
✅ Clearer disposal behaviour in kitchens, offices and shared canteens
✅ Less confusion for cleaners, contractors, visitors and temporary staff
No Food Waste Sign Specifications
- Sign message: No food waste
- Purpose: Prohibits food waste in the wrong container
- Sign type: Prohibition safety sign
- Pictogram: Food and drink prohibition symbol
- EN ISO 7010 code: P022 pictogram reference
- BS reference: BS 5499 safety sign principles
- Shape: Rectangle
- Orientation: Portrait
- Size: H 150 x W 125 mm
- Size: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Size: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Size: H 420 x W 297 mm
- Background colour: Red and white
- Text colour: White
- Symbol colours: Red and black
- Materials: Rigid plastic, self-adhesive vinyl, removable repositionable vinyl
- Finish: Gloss film surface
- Photoluminescent: No
- Reflective: No
- Fixing: Adhesive backing or separate rigid sign fixings
- Where to use: Kitchens, canteens, bin stores and recycling points
Installing No Food Waste Signs Without Creating Confusion
❌ Placement errors that weaken the message
❌ Fitting the sign behind the bin where it is hidden when lids are open
❌ Placing it too high for people using small waste containers
❌ Using a small size in a busy bin store where people approach quickly
❌ Situations where this is the wrong choice
❌ Do not use it to identify a food waste only container
❌ Do not use it where a mandatory recycling instruction is needed instead
❌ Do not rely on it alone if bins are unlabelled or frequently moved
✅ Better fitting choices for cleaner sorting
✅ Mount the sign next to the exact bin or opening it applies to
✅ Clean and dry the surface before applying adhesive vinyl
✅ Use the larger sizes where visitors or temporary staff need guidance from several metres away
No Food Waste Signs questions answered clearly
What are No Food Waste Signs used for? They tell people not to place food scraps, leftovers or catering waste into the wrong bin, container or recycling point.
Where should you fit this sign for the best effect? Fit it directly beside the bin, above the container opening or at the entrance to a bin store so the instruction appears before disposal happens.
Which material should you choose? Use self-adhesive vinyl for smooth indoor surfaces, removable vinyl where layouts may change and rigid plastic where you need a tougher wall-mounted option.
Is this sign suitable for kitchens and canteens? Yes, it is a practical choice for staff kitchens, school canteens, office break rooms, hospitality back-of-house areas and shared waste sorting points.
Does the pictogram follow a recognised safety style? The food and drink prohibition symbol is based on EN ISO 7010 P022, with the added text giving a clearer waste disposal instruction.
No Food Waste Signs Features and Everyday Benefits
Features
- ✓ Clear red prohibition design with food and drink pictogram
- ✓ Supplied in four sizes for bins, walls, doors and waste rooms
- ✓ Available in rigid plastic, adhesive vinyl and repositionable vinyl
- ✓ Gloss surface helps the message stand out in busy disposal areas
Benefits
- ✓ Helps you stop food scraps entering the wrong waste stream
- ✓ Gives staff, visitors and cleaners the same visible instruction
- ✓ Supports tidier recycling points and easier waste management checks
- ✓ Lets you choose a fixing style that suits the surface and location
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