LidStop
SUITABLE FOR 240 LITRE BINS AND SMALLER
NO NEED TO REMOVE FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION - SET AND FORGET!
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LidStop 4-Pack – The Simple Clip-On Wheelie Bin Lid Lock for Wind, Storms & Wildlife
Keep all your household bins secure with the LidStop 4-Pack. This lightweight clip-on resistance device helps keep your wheelie bin lid closed in wind and storms, reduces easy access from wildlife, and prevents the lid from flipping past 90° when emptied — so the lid automatically falls closed again, helping block rainwater, insects and odours.
The easiest “set-and-forget” way to keep your bins cleaner, quieter and more secure.
Why Choose LidStop?
✔ Keeps Your Bin Lid Closed in Wind & Bad Weather
LidStop applies gentle resistance once the lid reaches around 40–45°, helping prevent the lid from blowing fully open during gusts and storms.
✔ Helps Reduce Wildlife Access
Birds and possums may lift the lid slightly, but the added resistance makes it harder for them to open it fully — reducing easy access to food scraps.
✔ Lid Automatically Closes After Emptying
LidStop prevents the lid from flipping past 90° when the garbage truck lifts and empties your bin.
When the bin is set back down, the lid swings closed by gravity, helping keep the bin sealed.
This reduces:
- Rainwater entering the bin
- Fly and bug activity
- Odours escaping
- Wildlife interest after bin day
✔ No Drilling, No Straps,No Tools
Clips on in seconds — nothing to remove on collection day and nothing to forget.
✔ Safer Than Bricks or Weights
No loose objects sitting on top of the lid that can fall and cause damage when the bin is emptied.
✔ Fits Standard Australian Bins
Compatible with 120L and 240L council wheelie bins used across Australia.
How LidStop Works
LidStop uses gravity and flexible resistance — not locks or latches.
- Clips onto the bin handle using a strong, lightweight reverse-clip design.
- When the lid lifts to ~45°, resistance activates, slowing or stopping the lid from opening further.
- On bin day, the truck lifts the bin normally — LidStop flexes so the lid opens fully for emptying.
- LidStop prevents the lid flipping backward past 90°, so the lid falls closed automatically once the bin is set back down.
- Clean, simple, automatic.
What’s Included
- 4x LidStop devices (fits four bins)
- 4x optional zip ties for easy removal when deep-cleaning bins
- Simple installation instructions
Installation (10–15 seconds)
- Clip LidStop around the bin handle bar.
- Lift the lid — you’ll feel light tension.
- Optional: attach the included zip tie for quick removal during bin cleaning.
No tools. No adjustments. No moving parts.
Perfect For:
- Homes with multiple bins
- Coastal and windy suburbs
- Rural or wildlife-prone areas
- Households with birds, possums or neighbourhood wildlife
- Anyone tired of rubbish spilling across the street
- Anyone who wants bins to stay cleaner and smell less
Need fewer units?
👉 Shop the LidStop 2-Pack →
Want the full breakdown? Read our article “How LidStop helps control wind, wildlife and rain on bin day” for more detail on how it works in real conditions.
Safety Notes
- LidStop does not fully lock the lid shut.
- Resistance begins at approx. 40–45°, not at zero degrees.
- Wildlife may still lift the lid slightly, but LidStop reduces how far they can open it.
- In extreme storm conditions, additional bin positioning may be recommended.
Guarantee
LidStop is designed in Australia to be durable, UV-resistant and long-lasting. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, contact us and we’ll make it right.
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How does LidStop stop wheelie bin lids blowing open?
LidStop doesn’t clamp the lid shut — instead, it addscontrolled resistanceonce the lid reaches roughly40°.
This extra resistance stops the lid from being flicked open by wind gusts, yet still allows the truck to lift and empty the bin normally.
Can LidStop help reduce rainwater-related mess and pollution runoff?
Yes. By keeping the lid from blowing open during storms, LidStop helps stopexposed waste from getting wet and leaking onto driveways and streets.
This preventspollution runoff, foul odours, and soggy waste spills — especially in heavy rain or windy conditions.
Does LidStop stop birds, crows and possums getting into bins?
LidStop acts as a deterrent, not a lock.
It adds resistance at the point wildlife usually tries to lift the lid, making it much harder for birds, crows and possums to nudge the lid open.
Most wildlife give up once they encounter that extra resistance — greatly reducing bin raids and mess.
Is LidStop easy to install?
Yes — it takes 10 seconds and requires no tools.
Slide it on, set the tension, and you’re done.
Does LidStop work with council bin trucks and side lifters?
Yes. LidStop is designed to flex when the truck arm lifts your bin, so collection works exactly as normal.
Will LidStop extend the life of my wheelie bin?
Yes. LidStop helps reduce:
- Lid damage from being blown open in strong wind
- Stress on hinges and alignment caused by repeated slamming
- Damage from bins being knocked over with the lid wide open
- Rain-related waste spills that cause odours and contamination
By keeping the lid more controlled and stable, it helps protect the bin and reduces long-term wear and tear.
Do you offer discounts for bulk or council orders?
Yes. Councils, bin cleaning services, and waste contractors receive tiered pricing on bulk orders.
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The LidStop flex feature allows the lid to rotate up to 90 degrees but no more, then then the lid automatically closes.
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240 Litres and below are suitable
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Larger, heavier bins not suitable
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