Outdoor ashtray

The installation of ashtrays available to the public outdoors, whether in a community, a shopping center or a business, is a way to avoid surfaces being soiled by cigarette remains.
Offering smokers a combined litter and cigarette waste collection solution makes your space cleaner and improves the cleanliness and image of your establishment. You'll also significantly reduce the maintenance of outdoor areas and the tedious cleaning required with a sweeper or even the need for a cleaner to manually collect them.

Do I have to fix my ashtray to the ground?

It all depends on the weight and the type of traffic. If you opt for a fairly light Tuscan or tubular ashtray, you will indeed need to fix it to the ground. The same applies to "totem" ashtrays, even those made of steel. Unfortunately, these models can be stolen or thrown at by projectiles during gatherings of people, festive events, etc. It will therefore be primarily a safety issue that will determine whether it needs to be fixed, depending on the environment where the product is fixed. For concrete ashtrays , whose weight often exceeds 150 kg , you will in principle be exempt from the task of fixing them.
In any case, securely securing your ashtrays in your community or business is a strong recommendation , both in the event of extreme weather conditions and in the event of theft or damage.

What are the differences in fixing ashtrays?

The product range is divided into two main categories related to the installation system . The question of whether to fix it to a wall or on a stand is essentially dictated by the quantity of waste to be collected. Generally, the ashtrays to be placed have a higher capacity in terms of number of liters and offer an additional function associated with a waste basket. This allows to handle a large number of smoker passages.
Wall-mounted ashtrays are more compact and are therefore intended for less frequent use. You will also find the dual function of a trash can ensuring complementarity in cleanliness for waste collection .

My establishment is by the sea! Which model should I choose?

The particularity of the seaside is the very corrosive aspect of the salt air . In this case two options are available to you. Either opt for a Tuscan type model in polypropylene or for a steel model but having benefited from specific anti-corrosion treatment or better made from AISI 304 18/10 stainless steel. These materials and treatment will provide better protection against external weather conditions by extending the life of your ashtrays. The other option is to opt for a concrete model which will not present any risk of rust.

What guarantee is there for an ashtray placed outdoors?

All models are guaranteed for 2 years under the European Guarantee of Conformity. Some manufacturers offer an extended warranty of up to 5 years for so-called "extreme" models, whose steel construction and treatment allow for increased durability and weather resistance, even when located by the sea.
Smoking area ashtrays, such as those in the Rossignol Kipso line, must be used indoors. They are designed for sheltered installation, ideally in shelters designed for this purpose. Outdoor use would lead to rapid deterioration.