Can the waste receptacle be locked?

Most recessed units have a tumbler-locked waste door or a removable receptacle behind a hinged panel. Push-flap and open-top doors are available where a lock is not needed. The lock type is called out in the specs on each page.

Are these touch-free?

Sensor-activated roll towel tops from Bradley, ASI, and Bobrick dispense hands-free, and the waste opening is open or push-flap. We list voltage and battery details on each sensor model.

Can I match the finish to my other accessories?

Yes. Order the same brand and finish across dispensers, receptacles, and grab bars and everything will match. Matte black combination units are available from Bobrick and ASI.

Is this the same as a paper towel dispenser with a trash can?

Yes. A combination unit is a paper towel dispenser and a waste receptacle, the trash can, in one cabinet. A schedule may call it a towel and waste unit, a combination unit, or a recessed paper towel dispenser and waste receptacle; every product on this page is that.

Recessed Paper Towel Dispenser and Waste Receptacle Units

Q: Recessed or surface-mounted?

Recessed units are the cleanest look and meet ADA projection limits automatically, but they need a framed opening planned before drywall. Surface-mounted units work on any wall and are the answer for renovations without wall work. Semi-recessed is the compromise when the wall cavity is shallow.

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About Paper Towel Dispenser & Waste Receptacle Units

One cabinet, two functions: a folded or roll towel dispenser above a lined waste receptacle, recessed or surface-mounted.

Buyers ask for a paper towel dispenser with a trash can; the spec sheet says combination unit or towel and waste unit. Same product. Combination towel and waste units are the most specified accessory in a commercial restroom because they solve two problems in one wall opening. A folded-towel or roll towel dispenser sits above a removable waste receptacle, so used towels go straight into the bin and floors stay clean. Recessed units mount inside a framed cavity for a flush finish; semi-recessed units need a shallower wall; surface-mounted units bolt to any wall for retrofit. Capacities run from 2 gal. compact units for small offices to 12, 18, and 21 gal. cabinets for high-traffic public restrooms. Sensor-activated roll towel versions from Bradley, ASI, and Bobrick make the whole station touch-free. We carry the Bobrick TrimLine and ClassicSeries, Bradley Diplomat and Contemporary series, ASI Traditional, Roval, and Simplicity collections, and Gamco TW series, each listed with towel type, gallon capacity, rough-in, and finish.

Paper Towel Dispenser & Waste Receptacle Units: spec quick reference

Waste capacity: 2, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 21 gal. depending on model
Towel top: Multifold, C-fold, or 8 in. roll; manual or sensor
Mounting: Recessed, semi-recessed, surface-mounted
Rough-in: Stated per model; recessed units need a framed wall opening
ADA: Projection 4 in. max where leading edge is 27 to 80 in. AFF (ADA 307.2)
Material: 22-gauge type 304 stainless steel cabinet, removable receptacle

Common applications

Office and corporate restrooms
Hotels and hospitality
Schools and universities
Hospitals and clinics
Airports, stadiums, and transit
Retail and restaurants

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Paper Towel Dispenser & Waste Receptacle Units: common questions

A 12 gal. receptacle covers most office and school restrooms serviced once a day. Go to 18 or 21 gal. for airports, stadiums, and restaurants with heavy traffic, and down to 2 or 3 gal. for single-occupant restrooms and exam rooms. Capacity is listed on every product page.

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