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sulo bin


A large rubbish bin with wheels. Wheeled out to the kerbside weekly for the council to empty. Compare otto, wheely bin.

Contributor's comments: The 'wheelie bin' is also known as a Sulo bin in NSW due to the manufacturers name.

Contributor's comments: Also known as 'SULO' bin (after manufacturer) in Adelaide.

Contributor's comments: Used extensively in Perth metrop area, mainly because name of manufacturer, or at least it used to be.

Contributor's comments: green garbage bin used for weekly garbage collection: "Have you put the sulo bin out?"

Contributor's comments: Sulo bin is still used by some Singleton (Hunter Valley) residents. The manufacturer's name was on the lid with the year of issue (1977).