Storage Bins & Totes

Keep your home, office, and workshop tidy with storage bins and totes. They’re available in a wide range of materials, styles, shapes, and sizes. Whether there’s a need to keep records in the office safe, organize the kitchen, store books, pack clothes in the bedroom, or keep valuable goods dry outdoors, you’ll find the best bins and totes for storage and organization at Staples.

Storage bins for home and office
Use open bins and organizers to keep frequently used items in the right place. Common construction materials include clear and colored plastic and wood, which all offer durability. Use foldable fabric bags for clothing and other soft items. Choose boxes with lids for long-term storage of less frequently used items as well as to protect documents, goods, and products from damage or spoilage that may occur if left open and exposed to humid air.

Heavy-duty storage bin solutions
Made from robust materials, heavy-duty storage totes and bins withstand constant use and abuse outdoors, on job sites, and in industry. Often fitted with durable caster wheels for easy handling, applications include parts and goods storage in warehouses, factories, and workshops. Weather-resistant and watertight boxes protect tools and equipment from harm when traveling, camping, and outdoors. Some have lockable lids, while others incorporate channels for tie-down straps. Many have robust hinged handles for safe lifting and handling.

Storage bin lids
Bin lid designs vary depending upon the application, and it’s important to select the right lid. Choose simple lift-off or flat lids for frequently accessed boxes. A latching lid offers a greater level of security, ensuring the lid and contents aren’t dislodged when moving bins around. Snap waterproof and airtight lids protect contents from rain, damp, and mold. Hinged lids offer easy access provided bins aren’t stacked. Combination and lockable lids keep contents safe from prying eyes and thieves.

Are storage totes recyclable?
Yes. Often intended for temporary use, virtually all storage boxes, bins, and totes are recyclable. Recyclers grind plastic and polyethylene into chips for mixing with virgin material into new product. Similarly, they grind, melt, and spin polyester material into plastic fiber for clothing. Paper and board manufacturers dissolve cardboard into pulp for use in paper mills, while clothing recyclers shred cotton-based fabrics for yarn.

Can you stack storage bins?
Most types stack easily provided the lid or top design allows stacking. It’s usually possible to stack open-top plastic stackable bins several high or hang them one above the other using an auxiliary support plate. Even when stacked, it’s possible to access the contents through the partially open front. Flat lids allow users to stack the bins on the other, while recessed lids provide greater security against toppling.

Is it safe to use storage bins outdoors? Yes, provided the bin is made from weather-resistant materials and has a weatherproof lid, outdoor use is perfectly acceptable. Points to look for are a one-piece lid with a watertight seal. Also, check if the bin has drain holes as water could enter through the bottom if the ground or load bin of a vehicle floods. Check that wheels are wide enough to avoid getting bogged down during transport over soft ground.