In a completely rubbish statistic that I just made up, 98% of all Australian inventions are designed for the sole purpose of getting us milliseconds closer to beer. Take this multi-bin creation from South Australian inventor Mark Bradshaw, that allows users to wheel out not one, but two wheelie bins at the same time, therefore reducing the amount of time spent taking out the rubbish before cracking a beer.
Actually, it’s actually a lot smarter than just letting you cut the number of trips to the curb. The Multi-bin works by redistributing the weight of both bins (including bins of different sizes) to be shared across the combined four wheels, therefore reducing the amount of effort required to move the combined weight.
The gadget is as simple to use as sticking onto the inside edge of the front of one bin, then hooking the bottom hooks under a second bin. Alternatively, you can use the tool to carry gardening equipment around the yard, making it twice as useful.
The Multi-bin costs $32, plus delivery, and is made in Australia from Australian materials. And if it gets you closer to beer o’clock, that’s an absolute bargain.
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Im_a_pc
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:38 PMI tend to just use two hands. Then I can put $32 towards the beer you talk about.
Alistair
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:43 PMAnd no one will buy it in victoria for the simple reason that everyone has 2 wheelie bins that are not the same size!
One small for general waste and a big one for recycling so this invention will not sell at all in Victoria.
Trent
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:11 PMRead the article: “The Multi-bin works by redistributing the weight of both bins (including bins of different sizes)”
This would actually allow me to move 3 bins at once, given then I normally push one in front of me and pull one behind.
Cameron
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 3:35 PMSure it will. Just follow the link and actually look at what the product does.
http://www.multi-bin.com.au/gallery.htm
Ian
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 4:40 PM@Alistair that’s odd.
After a comparative analysis of the the volume of my bins in a Melbourne CBD fringe suburb in the City of Yarra, my bins seem to defy your logic! They are exactly the same size. Woooo!
Hang on… maybe… just maybe… bin size is decided by council not state government. Whoah…
Glenn
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:52 PMWow, that’s all well and good… except my bins are two different sizes. I also wheel them both at the same time, one in front of me, and one behind me (Since my side path is too small to let me wheel them both side by side). Even if I had to move both at once, I can pull one behind me with each hand.
I’ll be keeping my $32, will come in handy for getting me more beer!
uep
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 1:53 PMWhat if the wheelie-bins were full of ice.. and beer? That’s a weight worth distributing!
Steve M.
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:04 PMMaybe this is made for different wheelie bins than the ones we use in WA, but here’s a cheaper option: you want to move two bins? You have two arms, and on the end of each of those is a hand. Two hands. See where I’m going with this?
Someone
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:06 PMOr you know, you could just wheel 2 bins yourself. 1 in front, and 1 behind. Seems to work for me.
Tom
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:11 PM$32 that I can put towards beer? Great idea Nick! I’m pretty sure it’s beer o’clock somewhere..
Mugget
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:17 PMI’m with everyone else on this… my two arms & hands to a fairly good job already of taking out the bins – I only do one trip as is.
Also reducing effort? Taking out the bins is not time to turn into a little girly-armed fool – it’s time to show your manliness! Forget wheeling the bins – pick them up and carry them!!
gaz
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:28 PMive had a device that does that for years now …..its called a wife
DannyC
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 3:30 PMHa! winner
Lemo
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 4:48 PMIf she’s anything like mine she costs a s**t load more than $32 though.
Simon Reidy
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:32 PMIt doesn’t even have a touch screen or run iOS. Gadget fail.
eisban
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:32 PMWell in Qld this would only be useful once a fortnight because you only put both bins out every second week. Plus some people now have a green waste bin.
That’s three bins to move!
The market has moved passed this technology already.
Tandem Drip
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 4:32 PMIt seems obvious to me that the green waste would go out on the alternate week therefore it would be two bins each week. Also, the device can be used to pull upto four bins along at a time…Three bins is no problem.
Fistbeard McTavish
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:37 PMBins are not something that needs to be made easier to take out, or get a wench to do! You need to do it like a lumberjack, or a nord viking does! Carry 2 at once, and not just dragging it along. No, no, CARRYING them under each arm, to show off your massive arms and to prove you are a mead-drinking MAN and not a milk drinking girly boy!
Fistbeard McTavish
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 2:48 PM… Norse, not nord. Stupid Elder Scrolls.
Johny One-Arm
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 3:53 PMPerfect if one arm’s already carrying a beer…
Funk
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 4:02 PMFunny? when you point to the photo it says ‘OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA’…
Stefan Chochowski
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 4:45 PMI’d rather keep my dignity… and money. I guess this would be handy if you only had one hand?
Captain Pajama Shark
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 4:46 PMI can already move two!
Come back to me when it’s three…… Oh wait, I never need to put three bins out at the same time.
Awesome, just saved myself some bucks.
JS
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 5:05 PMNick Broughall creative statement that “98% of all Australian inventions are designed for the sole purpose of getting us milliseconds closer to beer” is words of a genius.
Let all Australian beer lovers drink to that.
http://www.microbrewing.com.au/noticeboard/2308-new-aussie-invention-lets-you-move-two-wheelie-bins–at-the-same-time.html
mark
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 7:31 PMAs we recycle more and take care for the environment eventually every household will have 3 wheelie bins a 240l for Recycling, a 240l for Green waste and either a tall skinny 140l or a short fat 140l garbage bin. Only 2 bins are put out on rubbish day alternating between green waste and recycling each week.This is about 80% of the country at the moment.multi-bin comes in 2 variations multi-bin which connects 240l to short 140l or 120l and multi-bin2 that connects 240l to 240l or tall skinny 140l. If you dont think you need help with a multi-bin then just think about your poor parents or grandma the next time you are struggling putting out your full green waste bin.
Andrew
Monday, October 11, 2010 at 8:29 PMI’ve got one – I use it on two different size bins and it is FANTASTIC.
Ricky
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 1:42 PMWhat a stupid idea. I’ve always been moving 2 bins very other week.
Mac
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 2:03 PMIt’s a great product.
I bought this product at the home show. It is making my life easy to put two bins to the road as the multibin makes two bins into a four wheel trolly, that takes away the load from my shoulders. I recommend this product and one should give it a go.
Jordan
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 3:18 PMEveryone complaining or saying how this is worthless or not worth the 32$ you don’t have to buy it. As you can see from other comments it has suited other peoples lifestyles, so if it doesn’t suit yours don’t buy it.
SirSpamalot
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 5:59 PMI use two hands. It’s free.
azz
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 8:06 PMHas anyone stopped to think of the OH&S issues that a device like this will eliminate? Read on, it is all Australian made (that’s rare) and it has two uses. What about the ability to carry garden tools. Man thats a bargain in my eyes! Onyah Mark brilliant idea? I’m gettin one.
MARK
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 1:14 PMJUST CHECKING!!…. Does everyone realize that multi-bin supports the weight for you. Its not only about moving 2 bins, its about taking the strain off your body. Take a look at the instructional web video it explains it all.