Smoking Area - Keep Area Tidy and Discard All Ends in Bins - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

A Smoking Area – Keep Area Tidy and Discard All Ends in Bins sign is used in designated smoking zones to promote cleanliness, safety, and responsible behaviour. While these areas allow smoking, it’s important to manage waste like cigarette butts and ash, which can create litter, pose fire risks, and damage the environment if not properly disposed of.

This sign is typically placed in outdoor smoking shelters, building perimeters, workplace smoking zones, public venues, and transport hubs where smoking is permitted in a controlled manner. It reminds smokers to use the provided bins or ashtrays and to treat the area with respect, helping maintain a neat, safe, and compliant environment.

The main reason for using this sign is to encourage personal responsibility and reduce littering. Cigarette ends are one of the most common forms of litter and are difficult to clean up. When disposed of improperly, they can block drains, harm wildlife, or even start fires, especially in dry or grassy areas.

In summary, a Smoking Area – Keep Area Tidy and Discard All Ends in Bins sign is essential for maintaining hygiene, safety, and environmental standards in designated smoking spaces. It supports responsible use of the area while helping organisations uphold cleanliness and reduce maintenance costs.

Materials Explained

Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.

Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its smooth, solid surface allows for crisp printing of text and graphics, enhancing readability and visual impact. Businesses who choose Rigid Plastic signs benefit from fewer replacements and minimal maintenance, making it a practical investment for reliable and effective safety signs.

Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Self-adhesive vinyl is easy to apply and it’s budget-friendly. Its adhesive backing allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted walls, which simplifies installation and reduces setup time. Self-adhesive vinyl provides a clean, professional finish that suits many indoor environments including offices, retail, industrial sites, and vehicles. It is more affordable than many other material types and allows for custom shapes, colours, and graphics.

Rigid Plastic with Self Adhesive Backing: Our standard rigid plastic is a gloss white, smooth, solid material that allows for crisp printing of text and graphics - resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals. A strong peel & stick adhesive backing eliminates the need for tools or hardware, providing a long-lasting bond to most smooth surfaces, saving time and labour costs.