Outdoor bin security designed to keep lids shut and contents safe. Calm, odour-free outside space for households facing gusty weather or opportunistic wildlife, TOLIDA Trash Can Lock helps prevent rummaging and spillages with a simple cable-and-plate kit. Will the hardware suit your bin and DIY skills?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Holding Strength: Rubber-coated braided steel cable and stainless-steel plates resist wind and animal interference
- • Best for: Households with exposed bins, gardens prone to wind, and areas with wildlife activity
- • Not ideal for: Users who require a keyed or padlock-style tamper-evident security solution
Made from heavy-duty rubber-coated steel wire rope with stainless-steel fittings. Supplied as a kit with a 42cm cable and 3.5 x 3cm plates suitable for most covered bins.
Keep lids closed in wind and wildlife, with rubber-coated braided steel wire rope
Rubber-coated steel wire rope combines a flexible braided core with an outer polymer coating, delivering high tensile strength, toughness and resistance to temperature extremes. Stainless-steel fittings reduce corrosion risk at attachment points.
Secure lids against gusts and prevent animals from biting or prising open covers, keeping waste contained during windy conditions and active wildlife periods.
Universal fit for most household bins, with 42cm cable and square plates
Cable length measures about 42cm while square hole plates are approximately 3.5 x 3cm, with cable diameter around 5-6mm. The dimensions suit a wide range of round and square bins with covers.
One kit can work across small, medium and large covered bins, avoiding the need to source size-specific locks for different containers.
Fast, hard-wearing installation, with a complete hardware kit
Package contains 1 steel wire rope, 1 snap carabiner, 2 square hole plates, 8 flange nuts and 8 screws for a full mount. Installation requires marking, drilling holes and fastening plates with the supplied fixings.
All required parts are included for a single-trip DIY install, so lids can be restrained quickly without extra hardware purchases.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for TOLIDA Trash Can Lock
- Rubber-coated braided wire - Prevents animals chewing and reduces noise in windy conditions
- Stainless-steel fittings - Resist corrosion and survive outdoor weather without seizing up
- Complete hardware kit - Includes plates, screws and nuts for immediate, single-trip installation
- 42cm cable length - Long enough to span lids and handles on most household bins
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Product type: Trash can lock
- Material: Rubber-coated steel wire rope, stainless-steel fittings
- Cable length: Approximately 42cm
- Cable diameter: Approximately 5-6mm
- Square plate size: 3.5 x 3 cm
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will this fit my bin?
A: The kit is described as a universal size, suitable for almost small, medium and large round or square bins with covers.
Q: Is the kit suitable for outdoor use all year round?
A: Heavy-duty rubber-coated steel wire rope and stainless-steel components offer high strength and good heat and cold resistance, making it suitable for outdoor use.
Q: What is included and how hard is installation?
A: The pack includes a steel wire rope, snap carabiner, two square hole plates, eight flange nuts and eight screws, and installation involves measuring, drilling and mounting the plates, then attaching the carabiner.
🏆 Our Verdict
Ideal for homeowners who need a straightforward way to keep bin lids closed against wind and wildlife. The combination of rubber-coated braided wire rope, stainless fittings and a full hardware kit delivers practical, long-lasting restraint. While the upfront cost is modest, robust materials and included fixings point to good long-term value.
