Compare AES Bord na Móna 140L, 240L and 360L Wheelie Bins Before You Change Size
AES Recycling, formerly Bord na Móna Recycling, uses different wheelie bin sizes for household waste collection. This guide explains what 140L, 240L and 360L bins mean, the official maximum weight limits, when to request a larger or smaller general waste bin, and when an extra recycling, compost or glass bin may be the better option.
Choose the AES Bin Size Question You Need Answered
Select your situation below. The guide will point you to the most practical next step, whether you need a smaller bin, larger bin, extra recycling bin, damaged-bin replacement or collection calendar check.
Use 140L for lower waste households, 240L for typical family use, and 360L only where AES confirms a larger general waste bin is suitable for your account, route and plan.
Quick Answer: AES Bord na Móna Bin Sizes and Official Weight Limits
AES Recycling’s household terms list maximum wheelie bin weights for several sizes. For the most searched household sizes, the listed limits are 56kg for a 140L bin, 96kg for a 240L bin and 144kg for a 360L bin. AES also states that bins should not be filled above the level load permitted, meaning the lid must be able to close.
For most households, the 240L wheelie bin is the middle option. A 140L bin is better for lower general waste or smaller households. A 360L bin gives more capacity, but it is not a free pass to overfill or compact waste. If your bin is overweight, overfull, out on the wrong date, inaccessible or contaminated with the wrong materials, AES says it is not obliged to collect it.
If you want to change your general waste bin size, AES asks customers to fill in the larger/smaller general waste bin form in its Collection and Bin Queries help section. AES says a customer care team member will contact you within 48–72 hours. For additional recycling, compost or glass bins on Pay by Weight/Lift, AES states there is a €25 charge for each additional recycling, compost or glass bin, with weight/lift charges in line with your existing plan.
Best for smaller households, low waste output or customers trying to keep general waste under tighter control. AES household terms list 56kg as the max weight.
The common middle-size household wheelie bin. AES household terms list 96kg as the max weight for this size.
A large wheelie bin option for higher volume needs where available and approved. AES household terms list 144kg as the max weight.
AES Bord na Móna 140L, 240L and 360L Bin Size Fast Facts
The service is now AES Recycling and the website states it was formerly Bord na Móna Recycling.
Household terms list 140L at 56kg, 240L at 96kg and 360L at 144kg maximum wheelie bin weight.
AES terms say the bin must not be filled above the level load permitted so that the lid cannot close.
Extra bin or larger-bin charges can depend on your AES price plan, weight/lift setup and account terms.
AES says customers can log in to My Account online to view or download their specific bin collection calendar.
AES lists household support at info@aesrecycling.ie and 045 580060, with a separate Join Today line at 045 499444.
Official Source Verification for This AES Bord na Móna Bin Sizes Guide
This guide was prepared from official AES Recycling household, help centre, terms and contact pages checked on 8 May 2026. Bin sizes, maximum weights, additional-bin charges, service counties, response times and account processes can change, so always confirm your final bin-size change directly with AES before changing plan, payment or collection arrangements.
Lists wheelie bin maximum weights, equipment responsibilities, overfull-bin rules and collection obligations.
Explains additional bins, larger/smaller general waste bin requests, replacement bins, calendar checks and service-area support.
Confirms AES Recycling household sign-up, My Account access and collection calendar guidance.
What This AES Bord na Móna Wheelie Bin Size Guide Covers
AES Bord na Móna 140L vs 240L vs 360L Bin Size Comparison
The litre size tells you the volume of the wheelie bin, not the amount you are allowed to force into it. A 360L bin has more space than a 240L bin, and a 240L bin has more space than a 140L bin, but all bins still need the lid closed, materials sorted correctly and the weight kept under the official limit.
For household customers, the real decision is not “biggest bin equals best bin.” Bigger bins can encourage households to throw more into general waste instead of separating recycling, organic waste and glass properly. That can increase weight, create contamination issues, and may lead to higher charges depending on your AES service plan.
A practical fit for one-person homes, smaller households, apartments, holiday homes, careful recyclers or customers who do not generate much general waste.
A common household wheelie bin size for everyday use. It gives more room than 140L without moving straight to a high-volume 360L option.
Useful where a household genuinely produces higher volumes and AES confirms the larger bin is available and suitable for the account.
A 360L bin can still be refused if it is overweight, overfull, contaminated or placed out incorrectly. More volume does not remove AES collection rules.
Official AES Wheelie Bin Maximum Weights for 140L, 240L and 360L
AES household terms list maximum weight restrictions for wheelie bins. These limits matter because the collection crew and lifting equipment must handle bins safely. A bin can look physically fine but still be too heavy if it contains dense waste, wet material, soil, rubble, compacted waste or unsuitable items.
Official household terms list 56kg as the maximum weight for a 140L wheelie bin.
Official household terms list 96kg as the maximum weight for a 240L wheelie bin.
Official household terms list 144kg as the maximum weight for a 360L wheelie bin.
AES terms say the equipment must not be filled above the level load permitted so that the lid cannot close.
AES terms warn against compacting materials into equipment with mechanical, pneumatic or other compaction devices.
Recycling, organic, glass and general waste must go into the correct container. Wrong materials can cause contamination and non-collection.
AES says it is not obliged to collect bins that are overweight, overfull, inaccessible, out on the wrong collection date or filled with wrong materials.
Which AES Bord na Móna Bin Size Should Your Household Choose?
The right size depends on waste volume, household size, recycling habits, food waste separation and whether your account is on a standard, pay-by-weight or pay-by-lift style setup. Do not pick a 360L bin just because it feels safer. If you are paying by weight or lift, bigger capacity can encourage lazy sorting and higher cost.
A better approach is to check what is filling your general waste bin. If the problem is cardboard, cans, plastic bottles, paper, food waste or glass, a larger general waste bin is probably the wrong fix. You may need better sorting, an additional recycling/compost/glass bin, or a reminder system so the right bin goes out on the right day.
You are a small household, low-waste user, careful recycler, apartment resident or someone trying to reduce general waste volume.
You need a balanced household wheelie bin size and your waste volume is moderate without frequent overfilling.
You have a larger household, consistent high volume, or repeated capacity issues even after sorting recycling and organic waste properly.
How to Request a Larger or Smaller AES General Waste Bin
AES Recycling’s Collection and Bin Queries help page includes a larger/smaller general waste bin request option. It asks customers to fill in a form and states that a member of the customer care team will contact you within 48–72 hours.
Before you submit the form, be clear about what you need. “Larger bin” is not the same as “additional bin,” and “smaller bin” can affect your waste habits, collection space and plan suitability. Give the correct account number, address, phone number and email so AES can match your request quickly.
Work out whether the issue is true capacity, wrong sorting, missed collections, contamination, holiday overflow or an account/payment issue.
Use the AES Collection and Bin Queries page rather than a third-party form. Choose the larger/smaller general waste bin request option.
Include your name, address, phone number, account number and email. If your Eircode or account number is wrong, the request can slow down.
AES says a member of the customer care team will contact you within 48–72 hours for larger/smaller general waste bin requests.
Ask whether the change affects your plan, weight/lift charges, billing period, delivery timing or any account balance.
If your recycling bin is always full, changing the general waste bin to 360L is weak thinking. Ask about an extra recycling bin instead.
How to Order an Additional AES Recycling, Compost or Glass Bin
AES Recycling’s bin queries page says customers can fill out a short form to order an additional bin, and that the additional bin will be delivered in 10–14 working days. It also says that for Pay by Weight/Lift customers, there is a €25 charge for each additional recycling, compost or glass bin, and all weight/lift charges will be in line with the existing price plan.
This is often a smarter option than asking for a bigger general waste bin. If your recycling, compost or glass is overflowing, the problem is not general waste capacity. You need more separation capacity or better household sorting.
Useful if cardboard, cans, paper, plastic bottles or other accepted recycling items regularly fill your recycling bin before collection day.
Useful where food waste, garden cuttings or accepted organic material regularly create capacity problems.
Useful where glass collection is part of your service and your household generates enough glass to justify extra capacity.
AES says charges for additional general waste bins will be in line with your existing price plan. Confirm the cost directly with AES before ordering.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged AES Bord na Móna Bin Replacement
AES states in its Collection and Bin Queries help page that it is happy to replace stolen, missing or damaged bins at no extra cost to customers. The page asks customers to fill in a form and says the replacement bin will be with you within 10–14 working days.
This is different from asking for a larger/smaller bin. If the bin is missing or damaged, request a replacement. If the existing bin is too small or too large for your household, request a size change.
Check neighbours, apartment bin stores and the collection point first, then report it with your account number and bin type.
Report wheel, lid, body or chip damage clearly. AES terms say customers must take reasonable care of equipment while in their custody.
The replacement form asks for bin type and size options such as 140L, 240L or other. Do not guess if you are unsure.
AES Recycling Service Areas Before You Ask for a Bin Size Change
AES says it currently provides domestic waste collection services in Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Louth, Offaly, Meath, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow. If your address or Eircode is not found, AES says it may need to check whether your address can be serviced.
This means county-level coverage is not the full answer. Your exact road, estate, rural address, apartment block or access route still matters. If AES cannot safely access the address or if it is not on a route, bin delivery or size changes may not be instant.
Give AES your full address, Eircode and account number when requesting a bin change or replacement.
AES terms reserve the right to refuse delivery or service where an address is not on a route, inaccessible or creates a safety risk.
Before Upsizing: Check What Goes in Each AES Bin
AES has a “What Goes in My Bin?” guide for recycling, organic, general waste and glass bins. Use it before changing size. A household with a constantly overflowing general waste bin may actually have a sorting problem, not a capacity problem.
Putting accepted recycling or food waste into the general waste bin makes the wrong bin fill faster. It can also increase waste weight and undermine any cost-saving plan. Better sorting is the cheapest “bin size upgrade” for many households.
Check the AES recycling-bin guide before placing mixed materials into general waste.
Food and accepted organic waste should not be used to fill your general waste bin where organic service is available.
Use general waste for non-recyclable residual waste, not as a shortcut for recyclable or organic material.
Check Your AES Collection Calendar Before Changing Bin Size
Sometimes a bin seems too small because it was missed, placed out on the wrong date, or affected by bank holiday changes. AES says customers can log in to My Account online to view or download their specific bin collection calendar, and all that is needed is the AES Recycling account number.
AES also says customers can sign up for free text messaging reminders by texting AES followed by the account number to 51000. Around bank holidays, AES advises customers to keep up to date with the service updates page or text reminders.
Login before assuming the bin is the wrong size. The real issue may be missed dates or schedule confusion.
Collection reminders help stop avoidable overflow caused by forgetting which bin is due.
Common Mistakes When Choosing AES Bord na Móna Wheelie Bin Sizes
Do not make the lazy choice. Bigger is not always smarter. The right bin size should reduce missed collections, avoid contamination, stay inside weight limits and fit your real waste pattern.
If recycling and food waste are going into general waste, a bigger general bin only hides the real problem.
Dense waste can make a half-full bin overweight. Check the weight limit, not just the litre size.
AES terms require bins not to be filled above the level load permitted. If the lid cannot close, you are pushing your luck.
Extra bins, larger bins and weight/lift pricing can affect cost. Confirm charges before accepting a change.
The current site is AES Recycling. Search old and current names if needed, but use AES official pages for current account actions.
Missed collection dates can look like capacity problems. Check your account calendar first.
Official AES Bord na Móna Bin Size, Account and Support Links
Use these official AES links before requesting a size change, ordering an extra bin or reporting a replacement bin. They are safer than old Bord na Móna pages, third-party price tables or outdated forum posts.
Official help page for additional bins, larger/smaller general waste bins, damaged bins, missed collections and calendar issues.
Official terms page listing weight limits, equipment rules, lid rules, collection obligations and customer responsibilities.
Use this to view account details, service information and your specific bin collection calendar.
Official AES guide for recycling, organic, general waste and glass bin sorting.
Use this if you are not an existing customer and need to join AES household bin collection service.
Use official contact details for household bin-size questions, service-area checks and account support.
AES Recycling Registered Office Map for General Company Reference
AES Recycling’s household terms list AES Recycling Limited with registered office at Courtyard Shopping Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Use this map for general company-location context only. For bin size changes, extra bin requests, collection calendars or replacement bins, the official My Account login and Collection and Bin Queries help page are the better first step.
AES Bord na Móna Bin Sizes FAQs
What are the main AES Bord na Móna household wheelie bin sizes?
The most searched household wheelie bin sizes are 140L, 240L and 360L. AES household terms also list other wheelie bin sizes, but this guide focuses on the 140L, 240L and 360L sizes most users compare for household capacity.
What is the max weight for an AES 140L bin?
AES household terms list 56kg as the maximum weight for a 140L wheelie bin. The lid must also close, and the bin must contain the correct material type.
What is the max weight for an AES 240L bin?
AES household terms list 96kg as the maximum weight for a 240L wheelie bin. Do not overfill or compact waste into the bin.
What is the max weight for an AES 360L bin?
AES household terms list 144kg as the maximum weight for a 360L wheelie bin. Even with the larger capacity, AES can refuse collection if the bin is overweight, overfull, contaminated or inaccessible.
How do I request a larger AES general waste bin?
Use the official AES Collection and Bin Queries page and choose the larger/smaller general waste bin request option. AES says a customer care team member will contact you within 48–72 hours.
How do I request a smaller AES bin?
Use the same larger/smaller general waste bin request option on the AES Collection and Bin Queries page. Confirm whether changing size affects your plan, charges or collection setup.
Can I order an extra AES recycling, compost or glass bin?
Yes. AES says customers can fill out a short form for an additional bin and that delivery is expected within 10–14 working days. For Pay by Weight/Lift customers, AES lists a €25 charge for each additional recycling, compost or glass bin.
Does AES replace lost, stolen or damaged bins?
AES says it is happy to replace stolen, missing or damaged bins at no extra cost to customers. Use the official replacement form on the Collection and Bin Queries page and include your account details and bin type.
Is AES Recycling the same as Bord na Móna Recycling?
The AES website states “Welcome to AES Recycling” and “Formerly Bord na Móna Recycling.” For current account actions, use AES Recycling official pages, even if you still search using the old Bord na Móna name.
Should I choose a 360L bin if my 240L bin is always full?
Not automatically. First check whether recyclable, organic or glass materials are being put in the wrong bin. If the problem is recycling capacity, an additional recycling bin may be smarter than a larger general waste bin.
Editorial Note and Disclaimer
This guide is an independent recyclingcentreireland.org help article for users searching AES Bord na Móna bin sizes, 140L bins, 240L bins and 360L wheelie bins. It is not the official AES Recycling website. Bin availability, charges, weight rules, response times, service areas and account terms can change. Always confirm final bin-size requests, additional-bin orders, replacement-bin requests and collection rules directly with AES Recycling.
Final Summary: Pick the Right AES Bin Size, Not Just the Biggest Bin
The 140L, 240L and 360L AES Bord na Móna wheelie bins serve different household needs. The 140L bin is better for smaller or low-waste homes, the 240L bin is the practical middle option, and the 360L bin is only sensible when your household genuinely needs more volume and AES confirms it fits your account and plan.
The hard rule is weight and sorting. AES household terms list 56kg for 140L, 96kg for 240L and 144kg for 360L, and the lid still needs to close. Before upsizing, check your collection calendar, sort recycling and organic waste properly, and ask AES whether an extra recycling, compost or glass bin would solve the real problem more cheaply.