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Chute Doors
Stainless Steel Trash, Garbage & Laundry Chute Doors
ITDsales sells UL fire-rated, stainless steel chute intake doors for trash, garbage, recycling, laundry, and linen chutes in apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, hospitals, dormitories, and senior living facilities. Our universal replacement doors are bottom-hinged (hopper-style) and self-closing, with a lockable T-handle and a UL label for a 1-1/2 hour, Class B chute-type fire door rating.
Current sizes are 15" x 18", 18" x 18", and 21" x 18" (width x height), with 2" standard trim or 3" wide trim. Single doors and contractor multi-packs are available. For replacement baffles, closers, handles, and keys, see Chute Door Accessories.
Bottom-hinged vs. side-hinged chute doors
A bottom-hinged chute door, also called a hopper door, tilts forward from the bottom so trash or recycling slides down into the chute. It is the most common style on trash and recycling chutes. A side-hinged chute door swings open like a small cabinet door and is common on laundry and linen chutes, where wider bundles need a full, unobstructed opening.
What a Premium chute door includes
Every ITDsales® Premium door is built from 16-gauge 304 stainless steel and ships with a lockable T-handle and latch with two CH751 keys, a self-closing gas spring closer, a rubber baffle on a piano hinge, an extended angled hopper tray, a fire door expansion seal, the mounting frame, and mounting hardware. An ADA-compliant handle is available on select doors.
The baffle or split baffle (depending on door size) reduces odor, drafts, and noise from the chute while still flexing around large bags. The expansion seal cushions each close and swells under fire conditions to block smoke and heat at the door edges.
Because ITDsales® Premium doors are made of 100% stainless steel, they hold up well against rust and corrosion. That matters in trash chute areas, where doors face moisture, food waste, and cleaning chemicals every day, and in southern or coastal buildings, where humid and salty air quickly rusts painted and galvanized steel. 304 stainless resists rust far better than those materials, and an occasional wipe-down with mild soap and water keeps it looking new in humid salty air.
Fire rating and building codes
Chute intake doors are part of a building's fire-rated shaft, so building codes require a labeled fire door at every opening. Every chute door we sell carries a UL label as a 1-1/2 hour, Class B chute-type fire door with a 250°F maximum temperature rise. ITDsales® Premium doors are certified to ANSI/UL 10B and CAN/ULC S104 and comply with NFPA 82.
Choosing between doors of the same size
Standard 2" trim fits most openings. 3" wide trim covers more wall around the opening, which helps when the opening is uneven or the surrounding wall is damaged. ITDsales® Premium doors use 16-gauge stainless and include the baffle and protected closer. CertiChute™ doors are a lower-cost, UL-certified option. Contractor multi-packs lower the per-door cost for buildings replacing doors on several floors.
Will it fit my chute?
Universal chute doors are sized by the wall opening, not by the chute manufacturer. In most cases our doors replace intake doors on chutes from Wilkinson, Midland Metalcraft, Cutler, Chutes International, Century, Valiant, US Chutes, American Chute Systems, Hi-Rise Recycling Systems, Western Chutes, Acme Chutes, Pro Chute, and Nycor.
Choosing a size
Measure the width and height of the wall opening your current door sits in, and choose the door that matches. If you can't measure the old door, chute diameter is a good general guide. Door sizes can vary by chute manufacturer, building, and installation:
| CHUTE DIAMETER | BOTTOM HINGED DOORS | SIDE HINGED DOORS |
| 18"(450mm) | 12" x 15"(305mm*381mm) | 15" x 15"(381mm*381mm) |
| 20"(500mm) | 12" x 15"(305mm*381mm) | 18" x 18"(457mm*457mm) |
| 24"(600MM) | 15" x 18"(381mm*457mm) 18" x 18"(457mm*457mm) |
18" x 18"(457mm*457mm) 21" x 21"(533mm*533mm) |
| 28"(700mm) | 18" x 18"(457mm*457mm) | 21" x 21"(533mm*533mm) |
| 30"(750mm) | 21" x 18"(533mm*457mm) | 24" x 24"(610mm*610mm) |
Chute door Frequently Asked Questions
Are ITDsales garbage chute doors and laundry chute doors fire-rated?
Yes. Every chute door we sell carries a UL label as a 1-1/2 hour, Class B chute-type fire door with a 250°F maximum temperature rise. ITDsales® Premium doors are certified to ANSI/UL 10B and CAN/ULC S104 and comply with NFPA 82.
What is the difference between a bottom-hinged and a side-hinged chute door?
A bottom-hinged (hopper) door tilts forward from the bottom so material slides down into the chute, and is the most common style on trash and recycling chutes. A side-hinged door swings open sideways for a full opening and is used more commonly on laundry and linen chutes.
Will an ITDsales chute door fit my existing chute?
In most cases, yes. Universal doors are matched to the wall opening, so they replace doors from most major chute brands, including Wilkinson, Midland Metalcraft, Cutler, Chutes International, Century, Valiant, and US Chutes.
What size garbage chute door or laundry chute door do I need?
Measure the width and height of the wall opening your current door sits in, and choose the door that matches. If you can't measure the old door, chute diameter is a good guide. For bottom-hinged doors, an 18" or 20" chute typically uses a 12" x 15" door, a 24" chute a 15" x 18" or 18" x 18" door, a 28" chute an 18" x 18" door, and a 30" chute a 21" x 18" door. Side-hinged doors are square and larger, from 15" x 15" on an 18" chute to 24" x 24" on a 30" chute. Please verify your measurements before ordering.
What's the difference between 2" and 3" trim?
Trim is the stainless border that frames the door on the wall. Standard 2" trim fits most openings. The 3" wide trim covers more of the wall around the opening, which helps when the opening is uneven or the surrounding wall is damaged.
Is an ADA handle available?
Yes. An ADA-compliant handle is available as an option on select ITDsales® Premium doors. Choose it on the product page before adding the door to your cart.