Save on Mess and Litter by Using a Outdoor Ashtray

No one likes to walk outside of an establishment and step through a mess of discarded cigarettes. This is an eyesore that causes many people to wrinkle their noses. By using an outdoor ashtray a business can prevent this litter and clutter of extinguished cigarettes from happening. Not everyone wants to look at other people's used cigarettes, and it's smart to consider the thoughts of all of your customers, not just one segment.

It has been scientifically proven that a cigarette filter can take up to fifteen years to biodegrade - that's a quite a long time. During this fifteen year time period the filters can act as a toxic substance to the nearby plants and insects, slowly destroying the environment around them. These two facts are all the more reason to purchase an outdoor ashtray, it will not only improve the peace of mind of non-smokers, but you will be helping the environment as well.

Many smokers haphazardly discard their finished cigarettes onto the ground as they bypass a small fixed ashtray. To stop this from happening it is essential to offer smokers with an ashtray that is “in their face.” Smokers will take notice of the ashtray and use it saving a business from the mess and litter of used cigarettes. An ashtray such as the Bulk Ash Columns alerts smokers to their presence through the use of clearly marked signs that are quite obvious to smokers passing by. Smokers will take notice and use these outdoor ashtrays, saving you a lot of trouble in the end.

The Bulk Ash Columns comes in two different sizes. One size is ideal for smokers standing and the other is designed for people who are sitting on a bench. These ashtrays are equipped with a unique feature that is called “extinguishing lips.” This allows for cigarettes to easily and safely be put out. The ashtray is made from a heavy duty steel construction that is topped off with a powder coat that is guaranteed for fifteen years. This is highly durable steel that is nearly impervious to any kind of damage. You won't have to worry about repairs to your outdoor ashtray; its durability is rock solid.

The Bulk Ash Columns can be securely attached to any location through the use of a padlock and chain. The ashtray can also be easily bolted to the ground if you prefer that route as well.

Another great benefit of using this type of ashtray, besides the reduction in litter, is that these ashtrays need to be emptied infrequently. Plus to empty the ashtray one only has to release the vandal proof top and empty the contents into a sack. This is an extremely convenient way of emptying the outdoor ashtray since there is no health risk to this, as there isn't any dust or fumes created. The use of an outside ashtray is the best way to get smokers to properly dispose of their cigarettes without causing a mess or litter problem. Save you and your business the trouble of cleaning up the mess, and encourage the use of outdoor ashtrays by having one easily accessible.


NIM Ltd Engineering provide worldwide distribution of smoking shelters. Now's the time to act with many countries bringing out bans on smoking in public places, ensuring that your business caters for smokers and non-smokers alike.