CITIBIN
CITIBIN designs and manufactures modular, marine-grade aluminum and bamboo composite outdoor storage enclosures including trash enclosures, package lockers, and litter baskets, serving residential, municipal, restaurant, and higher-education customers across the United States from its Brooklyn headquarters.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersBrooklyn, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CITIBIN does
CITIBIN designs and manufactures premium modular outdoor storage solutions centered on a marine-grade aluminum and bamboo composite trash enclosure system. Founded in 2012 by Liz Picarazzi in Brooklyn, New York, the company ships configurable enclosures (1 to 20+ modules) sized for 32-96 gallon bins, with add-on modules including ParcelBin (package locker), Planter, and Mailbox. The proprietary construction uses tight-tolerance welded aluminum with bamboo composite siding and stainless steel hardware, marketed as rat-proof and weather-resistant. The product line has expanded to include Outdoor Storage Sheds, BasketPlus modular litter baskets, GrizzBin bear-resistant enclosures (Intertek certified in November 2025), and Metal Signs.
The company operates a hybrid e-commerce plus field-sales go-to-market, with citibin.com as the primary self-serve channel for residential customers and a dedicated sales team handling municipal, commercial, and large property-management accounts. Products are sold at unit prices ranging from $1,495 (ParcelBin) to $3,670+ (6-module Large enclosure), with installation fees of $415-$725 per module and add-ons for planters, locks, and disposal services. Distribution includes direct e-commerce, a full-time NYC installation team, a nationwide installer network, the Grainger industrial distributor, and a planned Lowe's retail launch in 2026. Selected customers include 54 of NYC's 78 Business Improvement Districts, Times Square, Central Park, NYC Parks Department, Harvard University, Disney's Epcot, the City of Baltimore, and the City of Boston. The company has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list three times and is certified as a NYC WMBE.
CITIBIN manufactures in both the United States and Vietnam, with the split depending on product and order volume. The company is privately held, appears to be bootstrapped with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investment, and operates with a small 5-person team. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales plus professional installation services, with no recurring subscription or service contract model currently in place. The company's growth has been driven by media visibility, municipal containerization mandates (particularly NYC's anti-rat initiatives), and expansion into adjacent verticals including restaurants, higher education, and bear country.
CITIBIN firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CITIBIN
- Legal name
- CITIBIN
- Website
- https://citibin.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- CITIBIN designs and manufactures modular, marine-grade aluminum and bamboo composite outdoor storage enclosures including trash enclosures, package lockers, and litter baskets, serving residential, municipal, restaurant, and higher-education customers across the United States from its Brooklyn headquarters.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CITIBIN industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Outdoor Storage Solutions
- NAICS
- Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)
- SIC
- Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Storage Containers & Bins Retail (Plastic, Glass, Modular) (CRAIAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Cleaning Caddies, Storage & Organization Accessories (CRAJAIAI)
Keywords
Where CITIBIN is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brooklyn
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
CITIBIN business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: One-time purchase of trash enclosures, ParcelBins, outdoor storage sheds, and accessories. Products ship nationwide as ready-to-assemble kits. Multiple size and configuration options drive varying price points.
- Professional Installation Services: Full-time installation team serving NYC metro area; nationwide network of trained installers for projects outside New York. Installation fees added to product orders ($415-$725 depending on configuration).
- Customization and Add-ons: Revenue from custom vinyl wraps, custom colors, planter tops ($100-$120 add-on), mailbox modules ($495), cylindrical locks ($220), KitLock electronic locks ($230), and enclosure disposal services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Trash Enclosure - Small (32-44 gal cans) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Trash Enclosure - Medium (45-55 gal cans) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Trash Enclosure - Large (65-96 gal cans) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | ParcelBin Package Locker |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Outdoor Storage Shed |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Metal Signs |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
CITIBIN product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CITIBIN designs and manufactures premium modular outdoor storage solutions, with its flagship product being a modular trash enclosure system built from marine-grade aluminum and bamboo composite siding. The product range extends to ParcelBin package lockers, outdoor storage sheds, BasketPlus municipal litter baskets, GrizzBin bear-resistant containers, and accessory modules (planters, mailboxes, signs). Products are sold direct-to-consumer via e-commerce, through enterprise sales to municipalities and commercial accounts, and through industrial distributors.
Product overview
CITIBIN designs and manufactures premium outdoor storage solutions centered on a modular trash enclosure system. The core product is the Trash Enclosure, a rat-proof enclosure available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes that holds 32-96 gallon bins. Add-on modules include the ParcelBin (package locker), Planter, and Mailbox Add-On, which integrate with the enclosure system. Additional products include the Outdoor Storage Shed (modular weatherproof storage), Metal Signs (waste identification), BasketPlus (municipal litter basket), and GrizzBin (bear-resistant container). All products feature marine-grade aluminum construction with recycled bamboo composite siding and stainless steel hardware.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GrizzBin: Bear-resistant waste container designed for bear country, built from steel for durability against bears.
- BasketPlus
- ParcelBin
- Planter
Products and services
- Trash Enclosure Modular, rat-proof garbage can enclosure built from marine-grade aluminum and recycled bamboo composite siding. Available in Small (32-44 gal), Medium (45-55 gal), and Large (65-96 gal) sizes, configurable from 1 to 20 modules with hydraulic slow-close doors and lockable hasp. Selling to residential, municipal, commercial, and higher education customers.
- ParcelBin Weatherproof, lockable package delivery locker designed to prevent porch piracy. Available in Small and Medium sizes, accepts Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and USPS deliveries. Built from marine-grade aluminum with bamboo composite siding and stainless steel hardware. Attaches as a module to any CITIBIN trash enclosure or stands alone.
- Outdoor Storage Shed Modular weatherproof outdoor storage shed built from marine-grade aluminum and recycled bamboo composite. Configurable from 1 to 6 modules. Designed for residential use, holding gardening tools, pool gear, sporting equipment, strollers, and bikes.
- Metal Signs Marine-grade aluminum signs for waste stream identification. Includes Trash & Recycling Bundle (3-inch round Trash and Recycle signs) and Delivery Bundle (Deliveries sign). Powder-coated in black with fade-resistant white typography.
- BasketPlus Modern modular litter basket designed as an alternative to standard corner litter baskets for BIDs, parks, and public spaces. Modules connect directly to each other for trash, recycling, composting, or sidecar enclosure configurations.
- GrizzBin Bear-resistant waste container made from steel construction. Designed for residential and commercial use in bear country, scaling CITIBIN's urban enclosure design to wildlife-prone regions. Earned bear-resistant certification from Intertek.
- Planter Planter add-on for CITIBIN enclosures built from the same durable materials as the trash enclosures. Available as sidecar planters or built into top doors. Adds greenery and curb appeal to any enclosure.
- Mailbox Add-On Mailbox module that pairs with ParcelBin for combined mail and package storage, completing the unified outdoor storage system. Mailbox module priced at $495 add-on.
Quantifiable outcome
- 218,000 trash bags containerized yearly in Times Square alone
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use CITIBIN
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CITIBIN technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
CITIBIN partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.
- City of BaltimoremajorBaltimore replaced all downtown litter baskets with CITIBIN's BasketPlus system, representing a city-wide deployment of the modular litter basket product. This partnership demonstrates large-scale municipal adoption of the product line.
- Boston (Project OSCAR)majorCITIBIN designed composting bins for Boston's Project OSCAR, a 24-hour community food scrap drop-off program. The company worked directly with Boston to create purpose-built enclosures for composting infrastructure in public spaces.
- GraingercoreCITIBIN products available through Grainger industrial distributor, expanding distribution to commercial and municipal purchasers through established procurement channels.
- Lowe'scorePlanned retail distribution through Lowe's beginning later in 2026, expanding consumer accessibility and brand visibility in major retail locations.
- SourcewellminorCITIBIN is pursuing Sourcewell contract eligibility, which would allow municipal purchasers to buy without a separate competitive bid process, simplifying procurement for government entities.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CITIBIN competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CITIBIN social profiles
Digital presenceCITIBIN compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
CITIBIN financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CITIBIN leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
CITIBIN funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CITIBIN M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CITIBIN
What does CITIBIN do?
CITIBIN designs and manufactures premium modular outdoor storage solutions, with its flagship product being a modular trash enclosure system built from marine-grade aluminum and bamboo composite siding. The product range extends to ParcelBin package lockers, outdoor storage sheds, BasketPlus municipal litter baskets, GrizzBin bear-resistant containers, and accessory modules (planters, mailboxes, signs). Products are sold direct-to-consumer via e-commerce, through enterprise sales to municipalities and commercial accounts, and through industrial distributors.
Is CITIBIN a public or private company?
CITIBIN is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CITIBIN founded?
CITIBIN was founded in 2012. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is CITIBIN based?
CITIBIN is headquartered in Brooklyn, United States, in the North America region.
How does CITIBIN make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Installation Services and customization and Add-ons.
Does CITIBIN have an API?
No public API is recorded for CITIBIN.
What industry is CITIBIN in?
CITIBIN's product category is Outdoor Storage Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAJAC, Storage Containers & Bins Retail (Plastic, Glass, Modular), with a secondary code of CRAJAIAI, Cleaning Caddies, Storage & Organization Accessories. Its NAICS code is 444 and its SIC code is 2540.