Yes. Providing sanitary bins in men’s toilets helps men and boys who use incontinence products dispose of them privately. A suitable bin inside a cubicle is a practical addition to workplace and public washrooms, including offices, shopping centres, hospitality venues and community facilities.
If your premises only provides disposal bins in women’s toilets, there may be a gap in the facilities available to staff and visitors.
Why do men need disposal bins?
Incontinence affects men and boys as well as women. People who use absorbent pads or protective underwear need somewhere discreet to put used products. A rubbish bin beside the handwashing basin does not offer the same privacy as a bin inside the cubicle.
Continence Health Australia’s BINS4Blokes campaign promotes incontinence product disposal bins in male public toilets across Australia. In June 2026, the campaign reported that Wollondilly Shire Council had installed bins in male and unisex public toilets following community feedback.
Where should bins go in men’s toilets?
BINS4Blokes recommends providing an incontinence disposal bin in at least one cubicle in each male toilet facility. Positioning it inside the cubicle allows someone to change and dispose of a product without carrying it into a shared area.
Choose a location that is easy to reach and preserves door clearance and access space. Clear signage on the cubicle door can help people find the facility without having to ask a staff member. Include accessible and unisex toilets when reviewing the building’s disposal options.
Can a standard sanitary bin be used for incontinence products?
The bin needs to suit the products being discarded. Some adult incontinence products take up more space than menstrual pads, so capacity and the size of the disposal opening matter. Confirm which products the provider accepts and whether the proposed unit suits your users.
Sanokil’s sanitary disposal service includes scheduled servicing and full unit exchange. Automatic sanitary bins are also available for touch-free opening. When discussing a men’s washroom, explain that the unit is intended for incontinence products so the bin choice can be assessed appropriately.
How often should these bins be serviced?
Base the schedule on actual use, product volume and bin capacity. A busy public facility may need a different arrangement from a small staff washroom. Check how quickly the unit fills, then review the service interval before overflow or persistent odours become a problem.
Sanokil’s guide to sanitary bin servicing frequency explains the factors that influence a service plan. For continence products, discuss their additional bulk rather than relying on staff numbers alone.
Should incontinence pads be flushed?
No. Used incontinence pads and absorbent underwear belong in an appropriate disposal bin. Sydney Water advises flushing only pee, poo and toilet paper. Providing a clearly marked bin gives users a suitable alternative.
How can your business get started?
Review your male, female, accessible and unisex washrooms, identify missing disposal options, and discuss bin suitability and servicing with your provider. Contact Sanokil for an obligation-free quote or call 1800 992 135 to plan disposal facilities around your premises and the people using them.
