Joseph Joseph 30061 Totem Max 60 Litre Waste Separation and Recycling Bin, Stone


Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem - the award-winning waste bin
  1. Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem - Multi-purpose compartments
  2. Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem - Space-saving design
  3. Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem - Ventilated odour filter
  4. Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem - Removable food waste caddy
  5. Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem - Liners & Accessories
1 Easy separation 2 Save space 3 Airflow technology 4 Removable food caddy 5 Liners & Accessories
Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem - design features

Compare our Totem range

Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem Compact 40L

Totem Compact 40L

Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem Max 60L

Totem Max 60L

Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem Pop 40L

Totem Pop 40L

Joseph Joseph Amazon - Totem Pop 60L

Totem Pop 60L

Bucket capacity
2 x 20L 2 x 30L 2 x 20L 2 x 30L
Liner compatibility
IW2, IW7 IW2, IW6 IW7 IW6
Removable food waste caddy
✔ ✔ ✘ ✘
Replaceable odour filter
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Height (lid closed)
76cm 81.4cm 76cm 81.4cm
Width
30cm 39cm 30cm 39cm
Depth
36.6cm 36.6cm 36.6cm 36.6cm
Weight
7.1kg 9.7kg 7.3kg 8.5kg
Colours
3 colours 7 colours 1 colour 1 colour
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Weight: 9.7 kg
Dimensions: 39 x 36.6 x 81.4 cm; 9.7 Kilograms
Brand: Joseph Joseph
Model: 30061
Colour: Stone
Colour: Stone

172 Responses

  1. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Top quality
    Comes fully assembled. Superb quality plenty of storage capacity. No need for bin bags for the recycling- just remove the inner plastic container- empty then replace. Also matches my new kitchen perfectly. Highly recommended.

  2. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Neat clever desig
    Great quality, does exactly what you need it to do. Easy to clean and easy to empty the bins

  3. KOWTeresit says:

     United Kingdom

    Looks fabulous in kitche
    Love the 2 sections and looks great.
    Small downside is the catch on the lid, it’s not the best and often pops up..

  4. DougNibbibun says:

     United Kingdom

    Great quality
    After trying a number of different makes, this bin is by far the best. Arrived un damaged. And hasn’t broken within the first few weeks.

  5. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great bin, practical and looks good in the kitche
    It’s quite pricey for a bin but it is of good quality, blends nicely in the kitchen and is very practical to use with good space too.

  6. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Quality produc
    Good sturdy bin with sufficient capacity without taking over the whole kitchen. It is expensive but I’m hoping it’ll last a long time. It says 10 year warranty so I’m guessing that means if anything breaks it will be replaced

  7. AndreSpain says:

     United Kingdom

    Compact Totem Bi
    Very neat and tidy. The lower recycle bin easily slides in and out and the internal bins are very easy to remove in order to clean. Best bin I’ve ever purchased.

  8. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    A bit expensive. But….
    A little on the expensive side but the best on the market for practicality. I was fed up with all the extra space taken in my kitchen with recycling. Now it’s a breeze and a sleek look too.

  9. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    So tidy! And looks great!
    It’s been a joy to use for the past 3 months! The easiest part is taking the rubbish out when the bin is full because of the removable inner compartments that you can just take to the big bis outside! Looks great too and so neat we love this bin so much! And it’s so well thought through! Great design! A little scare fo cleaning the closing mechanism, it got a bit mucky and gets a bit stuck sometimes, but scared of cleaning as some reviews say it broke the mechanism

  10. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Perfect bin!
    I bought my bin from John Lewis just in case it developed the issues with the lid that others have mentioned. Part of me can’t believe I spent so much on a bin, but I can tell you, having ME, this bin has really made a difference to me.
    – I no longer have to bend over and lift and hold the lids of my two separate bins, I can stand up straight while emptying food in. The lid stays up on its own. That’s priceless for me. I just close the lid when I’m done.
    – The shape of the bin makes a real difference. My other bin was rectangular. recycling wouldn’t fit in and had to be squashed or ripped up. Everything fits in this bin.
    – With the filter, no more stink because I can’t change the bin often, it’s been full for a week and no bad smells.
    – so far no problems with the lid, I do wonder whether having kids at home and people not being careful with the bin can cause problems. For the price of this, I treat it like a queen and I’m very gentle when opening and closing. I actually love this bin so much, I wish I’d bought it sooner.
    – the only issue is that it doesn’t really feel very robust. I pull out the bottom recycling unit and the whole bin moves. It’s not very heavy.
    – also, the food waste additional container is supposed to sit in the top of the bin, inside the bin bag. This doesn’t make any sense to me as it would get filthy surrounded by food. I take mine out and don’t use it.

  11. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I love my new bi
    It’s beautiful, opens really easily and doesn’t stink. What else can you want?

  12. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Defective lid
    The mechanism to open the top bin has stopped working after just 8 months. No place on the Amazon site to discuss an exchange, and my return policy ran out on June 21?? Shocking really. Will have to get in touch with Joseph Joseph directly. Looking at the reviews the lid mechanism issue is wide spread.

  13. LaraeFreyhy says:

     United Kingdom

    What a waste of money
    This is now the 2nd bin ive had both have has same issue. After less than a years use the lid wont open and close. For a product with such a high price point that is not acceptable

  14. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great produc
    only issue with the production the food waiste is to small! it yoi use the regular recycling bags you will find the food waiste bin is full but whe you take the bag out its less than half full so yoy are throwing away a lot more bags

  15. Denny05Eama says:

     United Kingdom

    Clever desig
    Wanted both a waste bin and a recycling bin but have a compact kitchen. This does the job splendidly, and looks good too, matches the colour of our kitchen units. May have gone for the larger bin in retrospect but then it has been Christmas and we have had all the family staying with us!

  16. Freddy0261 says:

     United Kingdom

    Love the idea but flawed
    I loved this bin. I love the 2 compartments. I love the design and for a year I was very pleased with this purchase.
    However at just over a year the lid broke and due to purchasing on Amazon I only received 1 year warranty and couldn’t purchase a replacement lid with this bin.
    Very expensive to have only lasted a year.
    Wouldn’t repurchase.

  17. DarlaMitchell says:

     United Kingdom

    Looks and works grea
    This is a sturdy recycling bin with a great design that will fit into your kitchen without demanding too much attention. The bottom unit could probably do with some runners, rather than just free-wheeling, but I imagine that would make the whole thing much more bulky. The inserts are attractive, sturdy and easily cleaned. The waste food caddy is ok – I would have preferred it to have an attached lid personally. It is nice that you get a few bags included – this means that you don’t have to buy them before realising that you don’t really need them. I only use the biodegradable ones in the caddy – my cardboard and plastics are roaming free in the spacious units. No bags needed, thank you very much. The soft open lid function appears to be well made and has so far stood up to my 10-year-old’s attempts to break it. Overall – great quality, looks super, and does its job without fuss.

  18. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Best decision I’ve ever made
    Yes, it is not cheap, but it worth it! Really helps to keep sorting the rubbish and keep the kitchen tide in a same moment. It saves place and very comfortable to use.

  19. DemetriaBurroug says:

     United Kingdom

    Does what it says on the tin!
    It doesn’t take too much space. The capacity is good for recycling bottles and containers. Easy to clean. I am very happy with this purchase.

  20. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Excelle
    Great product from Joseph Joseph. Well worth the money. So easy to use and clean. Very practical piece.

  21. ReinaldHaszler says:

     United Kingdom

    Who knew a kitchen bin could be so exciting?
    I had researched recycle bins quite extensively following the completion of my new kitchen. I knew I didn’t want piles of recycling hanging around but didn’t have tons of spare space and I really wanted a matte white bin. This ticked all the boxes … except it was 200 which I thought (and still think) is a ludicrous sum of money for a box that holds rubbish. It sat in my “Save for Later” section until the Black Friday sales arrived and it popped up at 125. Still a ridiculous amount of money, but a big enough saving for me to decide to go for it. It arrived the next day in a massive box but once lifted out and packaging removed it sits beautifully in my kitchen without being obtrusive or taking up a lot of space. The top part holds plenty of waste for 3 adults. Not least because I recycle far more of my plastics and cardboard that I used to thanks to the slide out bottom section (I pop a bin bag in one half for bottles/plastics and leave the other half empty for cardboard). I’m not currently using the triangular food recycling part as I don’t have a compost bin yet (Spring project) and our council doesn’t collect food waste separately. I don’t use the Joseph Joseph bin liners as they are also ludicrously expensive, but my trusty old 50l Tesco drawstring bags fit just fine (although a little longer than needed) and don’t show at all. I just use any old bag for the bottom.

    It’s a little sad to say I’m thrilled with my new bin, but I am! I’ve had positive comments on how nice it is, so it’s clearly not just me! I still don’t think I’d feel happy paying full price for it and the amount I paid is pretty much the very top of what I’d be prepared to fork out, but it’s a well designed, well made, practical and attractive bin so I’m happy.

  22. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great bi
    Great bin, deals with all my rubbish in one space.

  23. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Heavy, good quality
    I guess I didn’t read the description properly as I expected the bin to be plastic, however is a very decently weighted metal which gives it a nice quality feel and sturdiness. I like the colour and size, perhaps slightly in the taller side to what im used to but overall very happy

  24. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    I love it!
    To be honest, I wasn’t sure on spending that amount of money in a bin, but the storage is huge and you have an ALL IN ONE bin, finally I feel I can recycle properly.

  25. JaymeA75onf says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersYou haven't had a bin until you've had a Joseph Joseph Bi
    My wife thought I was insane to be drooling over the stacked, shiny neatness of this bin, but we had a serious discussion about it and I said, “Look, it’s shiny – and inside, it’s orange!” To which she replied, in an almost caressing whisper, “Whatever you want, darling.”

    Since then, this bin has brought us nothing but delight. It sits there and looks nice, and it doesn’t smell. The little 5L corner-thing for the organic/compostable waste is just so… thoughtful, I wish I could hug Messrs. Joseph and Joseph: it even has a little hole in the hook that clips it to the big, square, main bin through which the excess liner can be pulled.

    And every other inner bin corner is missing – thoughtfully cut off so that you can lift it out with zero frustration.

    How often we have sat around in the evenings, wondering what life would have been like without it; no doubt, foetid and untidy.

    Yes, we could have bought a couple of sheep for the same money, but this bin is worth its weight.

    Highly recommended.

  26. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Does what it’s supposed to
    Does what it’s supposed to although there are others on the market that look the same and do the same job for less money
    I’m a confessed label snob lol

  27. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Best bin ever and I’ve tried quite a few
    There is nothing not to like. Storage is great practical and it’s so easy to keep clean. Love i

  28. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersLooks beautiful
    I wanted a bin that I could separate out our recycling from rubbish and food waste but would also look stylish and neat in our kitchen. This is that bin. It’s beautiful and not too big. I love the drawer on wheels underneath and I can pull it out and take the recycling outside easily. The food waste container hooks onto the side of the top bin and you can take it out and have it on the worktop for convenience when you are chopping vegetables. And the rubbish bin part is 1 touch to open. You can use the manufacturers bin bags but I use the usual ones from the supermarket. There are no edges of bin bags spilling over spoiling this look and it looks perfect in my kitchen. It’s very expensive, but I hope it’ll last me years and years.

  29. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great space save
    Decided to get this as i was using 2 different bins for waste and recycling, and this has worked out great, and of course Joseph Joseph it is good quality as well

  30. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Simple but best bin I have bought!
    Excellent bin, wish I had bought it 2 bins ago! Great recycling facility. I buy normal much cheaper liners which work just as well.

  31. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Storage capacity is grea
    Nothing to say apart from this is a great bin.

  32. JannettH72 says:

     United Kingdom

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersHow much for a bin???
    I spent ages debating getting this bin. Over 150 is crazy but here we are!
    Quality seems to be there . I went for the graphite, which is darker than it looks.

    The bin is 2x 30L. I’ve been using two large kitchen bins, so coming from them this bin looks quite small.
    Reason I went for this new bin is I’ve moved and don’t have the room for 2x 60L bins.

    There seems to be lots of reviews about the lid breaking, so only time will tell.
    I managed to use one of the bin bags I had laying about, so I think I will get some more as the Joseph ones are almost 9!

    150 for a bin!!!!!

    Update after using it for 2 weeks:
    I can use any bag I like. I have council green bags and Asda black bags. They are bigger but just folder over the edges. No need to pay for the custom fit ones.

    I am emptying the bins more as they are smaller than the 60L one’s I had before, but I am very happy with the purchase .
    I’m also using the included food caddy which I did not think I would.

  33. MartaDenmark says:

     United Kingdom

    Perfec
    Space was limited for me, so needed a separation bin that wasn’t side by side. This one so far ticks all the boxes fir a 1-2 person household. I doubt it would be big enough capacity for a large family

  34. OVBLelascao says:

     United Kingdom

    Excellent family hu
    I’ve had many bins but always come back to this make and model it looks smart and is so perfectly made

  35. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Love it - you get what you pay fo
    Arrived very well packaged – makes sorting the waste so much easier in terms of splitting out for various recycling external bins (communal where we live). Looks sleek. Love it !!

  36. Marq says:

     United Kingdom

    It comes packaged in lots of plastic and cardboard!
    It’s designer-ish and fine. The packaging is not all recyclable. Should be OK. Too bad the driver dumped it by my front gate and didn’t tell me that he had done that. It could easily have been stolen.

  37. DocZeus says:

     United Kingdom

    Expensive but good
    I was unsure on getting this bin as it is very expensive. But we didn’t want a wide bin and wanted two sections. I’m very happy with it. Not sure if it’s worth the price but I guess you get what you pay for. I think it’s good.

  38. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Fabulous
    Can’t believe how good this bin is! Love it .. is that normal? Anyway .. looks fabulous .. huge space .. seems to take ages to fill .. so easy to clean & change bags etc .. fabulous .. looks good .. didn’t know if I could justify the price but yes yes a million times yes

  39. gshoesd44 says:

     United Kingdom

    Great odour capture
    As bins go can’t fault it, space saving design works well along with carbon odour capture witch is the best with seen. Little steep on price but a quality product none the less.

  40. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    It's Joseph Joseph! Excellent.
    I looked at various options before choosing this bin as it is in the higher price bracket. Have purchased many JJ items and have found them to be of better quality and functionality than other makes of kitchen items. This bin is no exception. It looks good and holds all items as required. I particularly like that it has removeable compartments so is easy to clean. It is pricey hence 4 stars for that aspect but I have seen others for comparison and in the end it was worth the extra.

  41. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Excellent produc
    Excellent bin plenty of storage for both recycling and waste. Easy to clean, built to last. Highly recommend.

  42. stephanie says:

     United Kingdom

    Space saving for small kitchen.
    This was a considered purchase for me but so happy with it. It has given me more space in my small kitchen and particularly pleased with the food waste container inside and the charcoal filter to keep the bin smelling fresh. It does not have a lot of room for waste and does need emptying more often. It is a very sturdy bin and recommend it.

  43. VanessaCamidge says:

     United Kingdom

    Great bi
    Super impressed with this bin. Very well designed and holds a lot more than I thought it would. Recycling drawer slides in and out very easy and the refuse bin open and close function is seamless. Very easy to wipe down which makes a change from stainless steel bins which streak.

  44. Victori91T says:

     United Kingdom

    Love Joseph
    Like the style and size. Recycling bin little bit sticky to put back at times but maybe because its new? Sticker marks arw still.there from labels but you only see when wiping it down.

  45. marketinsightsreports.com says:

     United Kingdom

    Good quality, well made bi
    It’s a bit pricey for a bin, I know. But honestly it’s worth it. I feel as though sorting the rubbish isn’t as much as a hassle. It’s got a large open lid so you don’t really get the bin as dirty. The food compost bin is really great and prevents smells. I use the bottom compartment for glass plastic and tins and as long as you rinse them out it doesn’t smell.

  46. MikeVidaluwklr says:

     United Kingdom

    Sad but true, I love this bin!
    As a single person I’ve found most bins are just too big and they start to smell long before they need emptying. The 40L version of this bin however is the perfect size for me. The little food caddy gets emptied every 2 to 3 days and the waste & recycling sections can last a week or more.

    The only small downside is the rather expensive liners, but if you’re not overly fussed at having a perfect fit, then I’ve found cheap swing bin and caddy liners from Home Bargains work just fine.

  47. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Overall very happy & organised
    Great product living in a block of flats this has made separating and taking down recycling and waste so much easier.

    It is quite expensive for what it is, also the bags for the main bin are quite a tight fit, great for when in use but can be difficult to change.

  48. Marq says:

     United Kingdom

    Great buy
    Really like this bin. It is not complex, so will last. Didn’t need to buy specific bags, a few different bags fitted well.

  49. LidiaFvmfwixtx says:

     United Kingdom

    Great quality produc
    Great good looking product. The stainless steel doesn’t seem to tarnish or show finger marks unlike other bins. I purchased the 40L which is good capacity but would probably recommend the 60L for homes with more than 2 people. It’s easy to clean, functional and a great addition in my kitchen.

  50. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Never thought I’d ever love a bin!
    I love this bin, large top opening for easy access, the one underneath just glides in and out which I use for recycling, the removable inner containers are really handy for transporting to the bin and so far I’ve used to same bag for the recycling part. It’s great that it’s one on top of the other so it doesn’t take up lots of space, never thought I’d spend this much on a bin but it’s so worth it and I got my graphite one on offer so even better.

  51. ReaganButters says:

     United Kingdom

    Gorgeous simplicity
    Why do bins need sensors and batteries? They don’t. This is a great design, nice and simple. Why there aren’t more stacking bins like this I will never know. Even my kids were like: wow, great bin, that is amazing mum!

  52. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Looks good but.....
    I want to love this bin. Really I do. It looks lovely and is neat and compact and I love the food compartment but for the price it’s a bit unsteady and rattly. I didn’t pay full price but even at that when a rubbish bin costs over 100 you expect a bit of substance. Aesthetically I can’t fault it though and the compartments are roomy and well made. Just the whole bin is a bit cheap feeling when you open the lid!

  53. JudyFerreira says:

     United Kingdom

    Looks very nice in our kitche
    Its specious, Strong and trendy looking. Highly recommend it. It comes with bin bag for each section is a really nice packaging

  54. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Stunning if not over priced!
    Stunning design and looks fab – I bought I returned one as felt the price for a new one was just to expensive and not worth spending 175 (or similar) on a bin! Have to say the returned one I received is in perfect condition!

  55. UdaipurTimes Team says:

     United Kingdom

    Stylish
    Love this bin. Perfect size. Replaced all three of my previous waste bins.

  56. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Expensive but worth i
    If you need to put a bin out in the open then it ideally should look good – and this one does. A neat design means it’s not taking up loads of space but it holds a reasonable amount. We use the small caddy for saving coffee pods for recyling and it holds a lot! Easy to clean and easy to slide or pull out the sections for emptying. Very happy with i

  57. zenithcrush says:

     United Kingdom

    Pricey!
    Expensive but best purchase in a while. I love that all is organised into one bin. Pleasing to the eye. Good quality. Easy to use and empty. I’ve found that 50 litre bags fit fine. Would recommend to everyone

  58. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    good produc
    purchased this product and I will tell you its worth the money.

  59. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    To quality
    Very happy up to the usual Joseph Joseph quality and style

  60. ScarletJewett says:

     United Kingdom

    Fantastic all rounder. Sleek, easy clean and great for recycling.
    Love this bin. I’ve even got my teens recycling now! Easy to empty and clean too.

    Just love it!

  61. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Form and function, the best bin ever?
    It’s pricey for sure but it’s the sort of bin you can get excited about. Great design, form and function, lots of great details and really well made. We love it. Looks great and does the job.

  62. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Exoensive, but worth every penny
    Sturdy totem bin, I was hesitant from moving from a single 60lt bin to this one with smaller compartments, but my doubts were unfounded.
    Capacity wise works perfectly for two people, we use the bottom compartment for recycling items (though we keep the bigger boxes separately).
    I don’t have much use for the food waste bin inside the main compartment (it is too small for us), so I use it for other things.
    Looks very modern and is easy to manipulate.
    Regarding the bin liners, I use 50lt biodegradable ones I order from Amazon regularly, which work fine for me.

    A bit of a pricey item, but it is very well designed and fits perfectly the space I had, so very happy with it.

  63. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Innovative and impressive desig
    Definitely a very functional bin and controls odour very well. Capacity is pretty good too, definitely encourages to recycle more.

    Price-wise I do think it’s still quite expensive for a bin, but managed to get mine during Christmas offers for under 85.

    If price isn’t a big deal, but you’re looking for a modern, functional and most importantly odour controlling bin, then definitely go for this. You seriously cannot smell once the lid is closed. Really impressive

  64. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Expensive but does the job of filtering!
    I’ve been looking at a way to help filter out garbage and it’s really helped with that. It’s quite a good looking filing cabinet like bin. Haha but it does feel quite solid and though it’s expensive for our small kitchen worked really well just wished it had more capacity and maybe a bigger food bin!!

  65. RodneyFxaw says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Brilliant Bin, if you can call it that!
    This is just like every other Joseph and Joseph kitchen and household appliance and tool…brilliant.

  66. Thrifty Nifty Mommy says:

     United Kingdom

    idy and clean looking
    Holds a lot of rubbish @ food bin good also bottom bin can get a lot in it easy to use

  67. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Expensive but worth the investme
    I spent a long time looking for a good bin, and although expensive this is excellent. Space efficient, lovely feel the way it moves and opens and aesthetically pleasing. Very happy.

  68. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Beautiful bin :)
    It’s smart and worth the money.
    Fast delivery. Thank you.

  69. LashundQQL says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Compac
    Ideal for a small kitchen – all the rubbish in one place

  70. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Great desig
    It’s great to have a bin that is stacked rather than two taking up additional floor space. It’s easy to use and looks grea

  71. NildaHelbig says:

     United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Very useful
    Have had this for a while now and I’m so happy I went with this one. It takes up the same amount of space as the previous bin we had just for recycling, but doesn’t feel like we have less space. It’s easy to clean and get bags for.

  72. Benjamin5951 says:

     United Kingdom

    Makes bin emptying less of a chore
    Really pleased with purchase, even though the bins are not cheap, they are worth the price. Bought two of these as we have to separate our waste into four bins for the Council. These have made this much less of a chore and are much easier to keep clean than previous bins. We like the carbon filters.