A large rubbish bin with wheels. ... The truck is coming up the street." Compare otto, sulo bin.
Why are they called Otto bins?
Contributor's comments: Wheelie bins were introduced by most Sydney councils in the early-mid 1980s. Sometimes called OTTO bins, because the manufacturer's name is prominently printed on the lid.
What is a wheelie bin called in America?
Big wheelie bins would be called dumpsters in the US, but so would the things that are called skips in Britain. ... Both countries have storage bins and recycling bins, but only Americans name a part of the fridge the vegetable bin.Jun 22, 2006