Smoking Area Please Keep This Area Tidy Signs show smokers where smoking is permitted and remind them to place cigarette ends in the bins provided. Use them near outdoor shelters, staff entrances, yards and visitor smoking points to reduce litter and support cleaner shared areas.

Where Smoking Area Keep Tidy Signs Should Be Installed

You should install this sign directly beside smoking shelters, wall-mounted ash bins, external staff rest points and visitor smoking spaces. Place it at eye level where smokers pause, so the message is seen before cigarette ends are dropped or left on the ground.

Viewing Distance for Smoking Area Sign Sizes

Choose the sign size around how far away people need to read the message. Smaller signs suit close-up shelter use, while A4 and A3 sizes work better across yards, forecourts and wider outdoor smoking areas.

Size	Best viewing distance	Suggested use
H 150 x W 125 mm	Up to 2 metres	Bin-front or close shelter fixing
H 210 x W 148 mm	Up to 4 metres	Small staff smoking areas
H 297 x W 210 mm	Up to 6 metres	Entrances, yards and shelters
H 420 x W 297 mm	Up to 9 metres	Larger external smoking points

Cleaner Smoking Areas After Clear Disposal Signage

This sign helps you move smokers from habit-led disposal to a clear, expected behaviour: smoke only in the chosen area, keep the space tidy and use the cigarette bins provided before leaving.

✅ Fewer cigarette ends left around shelters, entrances and outdoor staff rest points.

✅ Cleaner shared spaces for employees, visitors, cleaners and facilities teams.

✅ Stronger visual control where smoking is allowed but litter is not acceptable.

Smoking Area Sign Specifications

Sign message: Smoking area Please keep this area tidy and discard cigarette ends in bins provided
Purpose: Helps keep smoking areas tidy
Sign type: Information sign
Background colour: Green
Text colour: White
Symbols colour: White
Pictogram symbol: White cigarette with smoke

Shape: Rectangle
Orientation: Portrait
Finish: Glossy film surface
Non-photoluminescent
Non-reflective
Supplied in: Single sign
Material thickness: Various by material option

Materials: Rigid plastic, self-adhesive vinyl
Size options: H 420 x W 297 mm, H 297 x W 210 mm, H 210 x W 148 mm, H 150 x W 125 mm
Fitting methods: Wall mount or door mount
Rigid plastic fixings: Available separately
Vinyl fixing: Adhesive backing
Display area: Outdoors
Standards: Conforms to EN ISO 7010 where applicable and BS 5499 sign guidance

ⓘ Installation Guidance

Practical Fitting Advice for Smoking Area Keep Tidy Signs

❌ Placement mistakes that weaken the message

❌ Fixing the sign too far from the cigarette bin
❌ Mounting it behind smokers where it is easily missed
❌ Choosing a small size for a wide outdoor yard

❌ Situations where this is the wrong sign

❌ Do not use it where smoking is fully prohibited
❌ Do not rely on it without providing a suitable disposal bin
❌ Do not place it where glare, dirt or poor lighting hides the wording

✅ Better fitting choices for cleaner areas

✅ Fit at normal eye level beside the smoking point
✅ Use rigid plastic where the surface needs a tougher sign
✅ Use self-adhesive vinyl on clean, smooth doors or flat surfaces

? Customers Questions

Smoking Area Please Keep This Area Tidy Signs questions answered

What are Smoking Area Please Keep This Area Tidy Signs used for? They identify a permitted smoking area and remind smokers to put cigarette ends into the bins provided, helping you keep the space cleaner.

Should this sign be placed next to a cigarette bin? Yes. It works best when fitted close to the bin or ash disposal point, so the instruction is seen at the exact moment people finish smoking.

Can this sign be used outdoors? Yes, it is suitable for outdoor display areas, especially smoking shelters, yards, staff entrances and covered external rest points.

Is this a no smoking sign? No. This sign does not ban smoking. It tells people where smoking is allowed and encourages tidy disposal of cigarette ends.

Which size should I choose for a smoking shelter? A5 or small formats suit close-up bin fixing, while A4 or A3 is better when the sign must be read from several metres away.

✔ Features & Benefits

Smoking Area Please Keep This Area Tidy Signs Features and Benefits

Features

✓ Green portrait layout with clear white smoking-area message
✓ Cigarette pictogram helps the instruction register quickly
✓ Available in rigid plastic and self-adhesive vinyl formats
✓ Multiple sizes support close-range and wider outdoor viewing

Benefits

✓ Helps you reduce cigarette litter around bins and shelters
✓ Guides smokers without needing repeated verbal reminders
✓ Supports a cleaner impression at staff and visitor entrances
✓ Lets you choose a practical format for walls, doors or smooth surfaces

Related smoking area signs for tidy and well-marked spaces

For a simple shape that stands out quickly, add circular smoking area signs where you need an easy-to-spot smoking symbol. Useful at entrances to outdoor smoking points.

When you want broader wording on fences or walls, compare with wide smoking area signs for clear viewing across shared outdoor spaces. Suitable for workplaces, depots and visitor facilities.

For fitting several areas at once, choose pack of six smoking area signs to keep the message consistent. Useful for multi-entrance buildings, large sites and repeat locations.

If you prefer a smarter reception or hospitality finish, consider laser engraved acrylic smoking area signs for a more polished appearance. Best suited to managed visitor areas and indoor-facing displays.

For more styles in one place, review designated smoking area signs for workplaces before selecting your final format. Helpful when you need tidy guidance and clear compliance messaging.

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