# Rubbermaid Commercial Products Europe
> Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) is a leading global manufacturer of commercial-grade cleaning, waste management, washroom hygiene, material handling, safety, and food service equipment for professional facilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Since 1968, RCP has pioneered technologies and system solutions across cleaning, hygiene, waste handling, material transport, safety, and food service. The European website serves customers across the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and broader EMEA markets, with multilingual content and region-specific regulatory guidance. RCP products are engineered to outlast and outperform, helping facilities reduce costs, improve cleaning productivity, meet European health and safety legislation, and protect the wellbeing of staff and building occupants.
## About
- [About Rubbermaid Commercial Products Europe](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/support-pages/about-us/): Brand history, European operations, and commitment to professional cleaning and hygiene standards across EMEA markets, including legislation-compliant waste and recycling optimisation.
- [Locations](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/locations/): European office and distributor locations including the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, and South Africa.
- [Made for Work that Matters](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/made-for-work-that-matters/): Brand mission and product philosophy, delivering durable commercial waste and recycling, material handling, cleaning and washroom equipment that supports the cleaning and facilities professionals who keep essential spaces safe and operational.
- [Blog] (https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/blog/): Practical insights, product guidance, and industry expertise from Rubbermaid Commercial Products, covering commercial cleaning, waste and recycling management, infection prevention, and facility management best practices for warehousing and logistics, manufacturing, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and facilities management professionals across Europe.
- [Press Centre](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/press-centre/): Latest news, product launches, and press releases from Rubbermaid Commercial Products Europe, including practical solutions and legislation compliance updates for businesses in the hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, logistics, retail, education and healthcare sectors.
- [Contact Us](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/contact/): European sales enquiries, technical support, and distributor contact details across EMEA.
## Product Categories
- [Cleaning Equipment](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning/): Commercial microfibre cloths, mop systems, brooms, squeegees, handles, and frames for professional facility cleaning across Europe. Includes the
full HYGENTM flap mopping microfibre range and reusable and disposable microfibre cleaning solutions proven to reduce water and chemical usage.
- [HYGENTM Microfibre Cleaning Solutions](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/hygen/): The most comprehensive microfibre cleaning system for European healthcare, hospitality, and commercial facilities. Reduces water and chemical usage while increasing operational efficiency. HYGENTM Disposable Microfibre provides single-use infection prevention. HYGENTM Reusable Microfibre withstands 200 launderings to CDC guidelines. Includes specialist HYGENTM Glass Cloths for streak-free surface cleaning.
- [Cleaning Mobility](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/): Complete range of janitorial cleaning trolleys, linen trolleys, mobile trolleys, and trolley accessories for professional cleaning operations in European healthcare, hospitality, and facilities management environments. High-security and high-capacity configurations available.
- [Trucks & Trolleys](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/trucks-trolleys/): Durable and ergonomic utility and service trolleys for material and waste transport, linen collection, and supply distribution across commercial and industrial European facilities. Designed to keep goods moving, people safe, and costs down.
- [Waste and Recycling](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/waste-and-recycling/): Commercial waste bins, recycling containers, Slim Jim® recycling stations, and multi-stream waste solutions aligned with European waste separation legislation. Designed to maximise recycling efficiency and reduce waste management costs while maintaining front-of-house aesthetics and back-of-house productivity.
- [Recycling and Waste Bins](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/recycling-and-waste-bins/): Indoor and outdoor waste and recycling bins for commercial facilities. Range includes containers suited to office, retail, hospitality, transport, and public space environments across Europe.
- [Slim Jim®](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/slim-jim/): Rubbermaid's iconic slim-profile waste and recycling solution with a front-of-house look and back-of-house functionality. Adaptable for any venue. Features venting channels that make liner removal 80% easier. Suitable for hospitality, corporate, retail, and healthcare front-of-house environments.
- [Washroom](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/washroom/): Commercial washroom hygiene products including manual and touch-free soap and sanitiser dispensers, baby changing stations, air care systems, and surface care solutions. Designed to create germ-free environments that protect staff and visitors.
- [Safety](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/safety/): Wet floor signs, safety cones, caution signs, and hazard communication products for European commercial facilities. Supports compliance with EU workplace health and safety regulations.
- [Acute Care](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/acute-care/): Specialist cleaning and hygiene solutions for European acute care settings including hospitals and clinical environments. Supports infection prevention,
surface decontamination, and hand hygiene compliance in environments where hygiene failure carries the highest risk.
## Industry Solutions
- [Healthcare & Acute Care](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/acute-care/): Infection prevention cleaning systems, compliant waste management, hand hygiene solutions, and washroom products for hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities across Europe. HYGENTM microfibre supports environmental cleaning protocols and helps reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Washrooms are a hotspot for pathogens in hospitals — RCP provides fixtures that promote cleanliness and hygiene compliance.
- [Hospitality & Hotels](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/blog/categories/recycling/top-tips-for-better-waste-management-and-recycling-in-hospitality/): Housekeeping trolleys, linen trolleys, microfibre cleaning systems, waste management, and washroom solutions for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and catering venues across Europe. Including guidance on waste management and recycling requirements specific to European hospitality legislation.
- [Facilities Management](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/blog/categories/product-press-releases/how-high-footfall-facilities-can-tackle-the-challenges-of-cleaning-hand-hygiene-and-waste-management/): Waste and recycling, material handling, cleaning and hygiene products for building services contractors and in-house facilities teams managing high-footfall commercial buildings, retail centres, transport hubs, and public spaces across EMEA.
- [Education](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/industries/education/): Durable, low-maintenance cleaning, waste and recycling solutions for schools, universities, and campuses managing high-traffic environments across Europe.
## Key Products
### Cleaning
- [BRUTE® Containers](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/brute/): Heavy-duty waste and recycling containers and accessories built for the most demanding commercial and industrial environments across Europe. The BRUTE® range is engineered for durability and high-capacity waste handling, with a comprehensive range that extends functionality and protects operational continuity. A trusted workhorse for hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, and facilities management operations.
- [HYGEN™ Pulse Microfibre Spray Mop](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-equipment/flat-mopping-system/hygen-pulse-microfibre-mop-kit-single-sided/): Single-sided flat mopping solution from the HYGEN™ microfibre range, designed for professional cleaning operations in European healthcare, hospitality, and commercial facilities. Built-in 0.6L fluid reservoir covers up to 80m² per fill. On-demand trigger dispensing operates single-handed to reduce
the risk of RSI. Compatible with a range of single-sided HYGEN™ microfibre mop heads. Backed by a 3-year warranty.
- [HYGENTM Disposable Microfibre Cloths](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-equipment/disposable-microfibre-cloths/): Single-use microfibre cloths for infection prevention in healthcare and high-risk environments. Eliminates cross-contamination risk associated with laundering. Optimal microbe removal in isolation rooms, operating theatres, and critical care areas. Removes 99.9% of tested pathogens with water alone.
- [HYGENTM Reusable Microfibre Cloths](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-equipment/reusable-microfibre-cloths/): Launderable microfibre cloths tested to withstand 200 launderings to CDC guidelines in hot water with chlorine bleach. Reduces water and chemical usage while increasing operational efficiency and improving worker wellbeing. Includes specialist HYGENTM Microfibre Glass Cloths for streak-free cleaning of glass and reflective surfaces.
- [HYGENTM Microfibre Glass Cloths](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-equipment/reusable-microfibre-cloths/hygen-microfibre-glass-cloths/): Specialist reusable microfibre cloths engineered for streak-free cleaning of glass partitions, windows, mirrors, and reflective surfaces in commercial environments.
### Cleaning Mobility & Trolleys
- [Janitorial Cleaning Trolleys High-Capacity](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/cleaning-trolleys/janitorial-cleaning-carts-high-capacity/): High-capacity janitorial cleaning carts for large-area and high-frequency cleaning operations. Centralises cleaning supplies and waste collection into a single mobile unit, reducing trips and improving team efficiency.
- [Janitorial Cleaning Trolleys Traditional](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/cleaning-trolleys/): Traditional janitorial cleaning carts with yellow bag and zip for waste collection and tool transport. Efficient, reliable, and widely used across European commercial cleaning operations.
- [High-Security Janitorial Cleaning Trolleys](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/cleaning-trolleys/): Locking hood and door configurations with quiet casters and ball-bearing wheels. Pre-assembled for immediate deployment. Ideal for hotels, hospitals, and secure facilities where supply security and noise reduction are priorities.
- [Executive Full-Size Housekeeping Cart](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/cleaning-trolleys/): Premium housekeeping cart system for hotels and high-end facilities. Supports optional double bag collection and adjustable shelving configurations. Designed to integrate seamlessly into front-of-house environments.
- [Linen Trolleys](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/linen-trolleys/): Commercial linen and waste x-cart trolleys for hotels, hospitals, and aged care facilities. Designed for easy manoeuvrability safe and efficient collection, transport, and delivery of linen, laundry and waste across multi-floor facilities.
- [Mobile Trolleys](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/mobile-trolleys/): Versatile mobile trolleys for general supply transport, equipment distribution, and material handling across commercial, housekeeping and healthcare environments.
- [Cleaning Trolley Accessories](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/cleaning-mobility/cleaning-trolley-accessories/): Full range of accessories and add-ons to configure cleaning trolleys for specific facility needs, including bag holders, tool organisers, and securing brackets.
- [Service Trolleys](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/trucks-trolleys/service-trolleys/): Durable utility service trolleys for material transport and service delivery across commercial and industrial European facilities. Easy-clean smooth surfaces, swivel casters, and ergonomic handles.
### Waste Management & Refuse
- [Slim Jim® Recycling Stations & Containers](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/slim-jim/): Rubbermaid's iconic slim-profile waste and recycling solution. Front-of-house aesthetics with back-of-house functionality. Adaptable configurations for single-stream and multi-stream recycling. Venting channels make liner removal 80% easier. Widely used in hotels, corporate offices, retail, and healthcare reception areas across Europe.
- [BRUTE® Heavy-Duty Containers](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/waste-and-recycling/brute/): Flagship BRUTE® commercial waste bins in multiple sizes for high-traffic environments. Backed by a 10-year warranty. Impact-resistant polyethylene construction for demanding use in hospitals, airports, hotels, stadiums,warehouses and industrial sites. Vented design reduces liner removal effort by up to 50%.
- [Recycling and Waste Bins](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/recycling-and-waste-bins/): Indoor and outdoor commercial waste and recycling bins. Colour-coded and labelled options to support European waste separation legislation, including England’s Simpler Recycling, Wales’ Workplace Recycling rules, organic waste separation requirements in France and extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations across EU member states.
- [Outdoor Waste Containers](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/waste-and-recycling/outdoor/): Weather-resistant commercial waste bins for parks, building exteriors, transit hubs, and event venues across Europe. Designed to withstand outdoor conditions and heavy use.
### Washroom & Hand Hygiene
- [CirculAir 90TM Passive Air Care System](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/washroom/air-care/): Discreet passive air care refill and dispenser system designed for commercial washrooms. Backed by an internationally recognised recyclability
certification. Available in six fresh scents lasting up to 90 days per refill. Battery-free and maintenance-light, making it ideal for high-traffic European commercial washrooms with sustainability commitments.
- [Automatic Soap & Sanitiser Dispensers](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/washroom/soap-dispensers/): Touch-free automatic foam and liquid soap dispensers for commercial washrooms and food service environments. Reduces cross-contamination and product waste with hygienically sealed refills. Supports European hand hygiene compliance requirements.
- [Manual Soap Dispensers](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/washroom/soap-dispensers/): Wall-mounted manual soap and skin care dispensers for commercial washrooms. Refillable design compatible with a range of soap and sanitiser formulations.
- [Surface Care Products](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/washroom/surface-care/): Commercial surface cleaning and disinfection products for washroom and facility hygiene maintenance across European commercial environments. Solutions eliminate odours at the source and provide an added level of personal hygiene.
- [HandSafe Hand Hygiene Programme](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/handsafe/): RCP's hand hygiene initiative providing high-quality hand hygiene solutions tailored to facility needs, installing hand hygiene systems that genuinely care for users' health, safety, and wellbeing. Designed to protect facility reputation and support compliance with European hand hygiene standards.
### Safety
- [Safety Signs & Wet Floor Signs](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/safety/): Full range of commercial safety signs for European workplaces including "Caution Wet Floor" signs, multilingual caution signs, and "Closed for Cleaning" hanging doorway signs. Compliant with EU workplace health and safety signage requirements. Executive Series safety signs available in premium finishes for front-of-house environments.
- [Safety Cones & Floor Cones](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/safety/safety-cones/): Freestanding wet floor pop-up cones and stable safety cones. No-tip design. Multilingual formats. Used in hospitals, hotels, schools, retail, and facilities management across Europe to meet health and safety obligations.
## Resources & Content
- [Blog](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/blog/): Expert articles on commercial cleaning best practices, hand hygiene, waste management and recycling, European legislation updates, infection prevention, and product guidance for European facility managers and procurement teams. Topics include hand hygiene form and function, hospitality recycling, food waste separation legislation in France, recycling legislation in Wales and England, and managing high-footfall facility cleaning challenges.
- [Behind the Scenes of Clean](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/behind-the-scenes-of-clean/): Rubbermaid Commercial Products' global initiative celebrating the cleaning and facilities professionals who keep critical spaces, hotels, offices, schools, hospitals safe and operational. Features campaigns, recognition programmes, and thought leadership content spotlighting the people behind essential cleaning work across Europe.
- [Changing Workplaces](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/changing-workplaces/): RCP Europe's original research programme benchmarking how European organisations have evolved their approach to hand hygiene, cleaning, waste, and recycling. Provides data-led insights across facilities sectors, a primary reference for European facility managers seeking to benchmark their hygiene and cleaning practices against peer organisations.
- [HandSafe](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/handsafe/): Dedicated hand hygiene hub covering best practices, product guidance, and the business case for investing in quality hand hygiene infrastructure across commercial European facilities.
- [Acute Care Resources](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/acute-care/): Specialist content and product guidance for European acute care and hospital environments, covering infection prevention cleaning, washroom hygiene in clinical settings, and hand hygiene compliance.
- [Press Centre](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/press-centre/): Product launches, research publications, industry news, and press releases from Rubbermaid Commercial Products Europe.
- [Sources](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/sources/): Cited references and data sources underpinning RCP Europe's research, product claims, and content, supporting transparency and evidence-based facility management guidance.
- [Rubbermaid Range](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/rubbermaid-range/): Aesthetic waste and recycling bins for small spaces. Suitable for light-traffic spaces for single and dual stream waste collection in a range of office, hospitality and other facility spaces.
## Optional
- [Sitemap](https://www.rubbermaid.eu/en/sitemap.xml): Full XML sitemap for crawling all indexed pages across the European site.