Omcan Gray Polypropylene Lid with Handle for Recycling Trash

Engineered to fit standard commercial trash and recycling containers, this gray lid pairs with matching round receptacles to create a colour-coded waste sorting station. The gray colour is the standard Canadian municipal indicator for general trash, distinguishing it from recycling-specific lids.

A built-in handle lets staff lift the lid one-handed when emptying bins, which is the small detail that makes the difference between a lid that gets used properly and one that gets left propped on the floor. It also speeds up kitchen cleanouts at end of shift.

Gray is the standard waste-stream colour for general trash across most Canadian municipalities, while green is for organics, blue for recyclables, and black or red for compostables and food waste in some regions. Following the standard colour code reduces staff confusion and contamination.

Yes, the polypropylene construction handles standard kitchen sanitizers, degreasers, and quat-based cleaners used in dish rooms. Avoid prolonged exposure to chlorine bleach above 200 ppm, which can discolour and weaken the polymer over time.

Rinse and wipe the lid daily with hot soapy water, paying attention to the underside where moisture and food residue collect. Weekly, sanitize with a quat or chlorine sanitizer per manufacturer instructions, then rinse and air-dry before refitting to the bin.

Absolutely, mixing the gray lid with the matching green polypropylene lid for recycling bottles and cans creates a complete two-stream or three-stream sorting system. Browse other waste handling options in our broader kitchen supplies range.

Plan on 3 to 5 years of service before the handle attachment point shows fatigue or the rim cracks from repeated impacts. Replace immediately if cracks appear, since a failed lid no longer seals odours or pests out of the bin.