Waste Traps & Fittings

It’s easy to forget the smaller things when you’re looking to design a bathroom fitted with the latest shower enclosure or freestanding bath. Fixing kits and plumbing supplies can fall by the wayside, but every part, regardless of its size, plays a vital role in ensuring your bathroom operates to the best of its ability. For example, a shower isn’t complete without a decent waste, while basins can also benefit through high quality waste and bottle traps. Here at Plumbworld, we only stock the best of everything, so we even put a lot of effort into ensuring that the tiniest waste is of the best quality to keep you, as happy as Larry!

Discover our extensive range of waste traps and fittings, a collection of bathroom and kitchen accessories that play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operation and the highest performance. With a range of waste traps and fittings for you to choose from, you’ll be sure to find exactly what you’re looking for in our bathroom and kitchen accessories collection. Explore our selection of stylish basin wastes, specifically designed to enhance the look of your vanity units or basins. These stunning basin wastes are available in a range of styles and finishes, from slotted basin wastes, which are designed for basins with an overflow, to unslotted basin wastes, designed for basins without an overflow. Find a selection of colours that will perfectly complement any basin, from classic chrome to a more modern black finish. You’ll also find a collection of convenient bath wastes, a selection of easy to fit wastes that are designed for your bath. From pop up bath wastes to click clack bath wastes, all are made from the highest quality material to stand the test of time.

Be sure to also explore our selection of bath traps, shower wastes, kitchen waste fittings, and basin bottle traps, each offering its own purpose for maintaining your bathroom or kitchen.

Basin Wastes

Basin Bottle Traps

Bath Wastes

Bath Traps

Overflow Bath Fillers

Shower Wastes

Standpipes

Kitchen Waste Fittings

Kitchen Sink Waste Kits

Basket Strainer Wastes

How can you tell whether you need a slotted or unslotted basin waste for your basin?

If your basin has an overflow hole you need a slotted basin waste so the overflow can drain away; unslotted wastes are for basins without an overflow and give a complete seal. Using the wrong type causes slow draining or prevents the overflow from working. a countertop basin with no overflow takes an unslotted waste for a neat, watertight finish.

What's the practical difference between pop up and click clack bath wastes, and which suits a modern bathroom?

Click clack wastes operate with a simple push-to-open, push-to-close action and give a very clean, contemporary look, while pop up wastes use a lever mechanism and suit more traditional or engineering-style baths. Click clack is ideal if you want a minimalist top surface; choose pop up if you prefer the familiar lever control or matching period taps. Both are offered in durable finishes and will perform well with a standard bath.

When should you use a basin bottle trap instead of a traditional trap in a vanity unit?

A basin bottle trap is compact and sits neatly inside a vanity unit, saving you valuable under-sink storage compared with bulkier S- or P-traps. It's a good option if you have a shallow cabinet or want a polished chrome finish visible through a cut-out. Bear in mind bottle traps can be trickier to clear than larger traps, so they suit basins with minimal debris.

How do I choose a waste finish that complements my taps and basin?

Match the waste finish to the dominant metal of your taps and accessories, polished chrome pairs with classic chrome taps, while a black finish works well with matte black or industrial-style fittings. Think about contrast too: a bold black waste can make a white basin feel contemporary, whereas chrome keeps a look timeless. Pick the same finish family for tapware, overflow trim and the waste to achieve a cohesive result.

Which kitchen waste fittings are best if you regularly prepare food at the sink?

A basket strainer waste is ideal for busy kitchens because it catches food debris and prevents blockages while still allowing quick draining. For sinks with one or two bowls you'll find dedicated kitchen sink waste kits and fittings that include the right connections and overflow options. If you frequently clear plates and veg, a basket strainer combined with an easy-clean tailpiece makes day-to-day use simpler.