Sanitary bins are indeed a legal requirement in UK workplaces. All businesses within the UK must provide suitable facilities for the disposal and collection of sanitary products in female washrooms, as mandated by The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, the Water Industries Act 1991, and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Failing to provide adequate sanitary bins in workplace lavatories could constitute a breach of these regulations, potentially leading to a hefty fine. The presence of sanitary waste bins in workplace washrooms is essential for the comfort of staff and visitors and should therefore be a priority for employers.