Q&A(11)
Q: What is the inside dimension of this container?
A: According to my ruler: 8" High, 10.5" W, 12.5" Long + Lid adds 1" to height - I love these for storing DVDs and books
submitted byJen from Indiana - 7 years agoA: The inside dimension will fit a 10.3 inch by 9 inch shape. A 12.4 inch by 8.25 inch shape. Or a 13.2 inch by 6.125 inch shape.
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 7 years agoBrand expert
Q: Hi, can mice get in this? I need a small latching bin like this to put sealed 4lb bags of dog food & Biscuts in. Willthis keep mice from getting in and chewing holes in the bags of dogfood?
A: Hello - This item is not air-tight; however, it should be safe to keep small animals from getting inside. Thanks!
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 24 days agoBrand expert
Q: What is weight capacity of this container
A: Hello Don - 15lbs for this bin. Thank you!
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Do these fit on standard cube storage shelves?
A: Hi Rebecca - This item should fit in a standard cube storage shelf. Thank you.
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Are gnats able to fit between the lid and box?
A: Hi Jimmy - These bins are not airtight.
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: In terms of quality of 16-18 quart boxes, is Hefty the best, then Sterilite, and then Home Essentials? I'm looking to set up multiple shelves of these storage boxes, using the best.
A: Yes, we would recommend Hefty HI-RISE Stackable Storage Bins. Thanks!
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: Would it be safe to store my dog's bags of dog food?
A: Hello - As long as the food is protected in the bag still, it would be safe to store your dogs food in the 18qt bin. Thanks!
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Are these containers stackable ?
A: Hi Ckelley - yes, the Hefty HI-RISE bins are designed to be stacked if desired. Thanks.
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 9 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is the word "Hefty" imprinted on both latch handles? Would like to turn the box around to a blank latch, no Hefty" handle so when I walk into the closet there aren't 10 words screaming "Hefty" at me.
A: Hi Working from Home, The Hefty logo is is on both latches.
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Does this have a strong odor? I want to store my medication in it and don't want the smell of the container to get into my medicine.
A: Hi KP - The Hefty 18 qt storage container should have no odor. Thank you!
submitted byHMS Customer Service - 3 years agoBrand expert