| CRITERIA | PP & HDPE InjectedWaste Containers | MetalWaste Containers |
| SHOCK RESISTANCE | HIGH | LOW |
| SCRATCH RESISTANCE | HIGH | LOW |
| DEFORMATION | LOW | HIGH |
| CORROSION RESISTANCE | HIGH | LOW |
| CHEMICAL & ORGANIC REFUSE AGGRESSION RESISTANCE | HIGH REDUCTION | HIGH INCREASE |
| USER SAFETY | HIGH | LOW |
| VARIATION | HIGH | LOW |
| EASE OF HANDLING (LOADING/MOVING) | HIGH | LOW |
| HYGIENE | HIGH | LOW |
| EASE OF HANDLING (LIFTING/EMPTYING) | HIGH | LOW |
Plastic bins are lighter and easier to move around, they never rust or decompose and graffiti can be easily removed with non-toxic cleaners, eliminating the need to be painted and re-painted. The color is body deep, not just on the surface like metal/steel. Special UV stabilization makes Plastic bins particularly resistant to ageing. While Metal bins are not resistant to rotting, cold, heat and chemicals.