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Turner Hastings Basket Wastes
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Original price $184Current price $95Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm Brushed Brass Basket Waste
A stylish basket waste designed to match the Turner Hastings Novi Butler Sinks Extra long thread for ceramic/concrete (thick) sinks. Can also be ...
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Original price $138Current price $119Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm Matte White Basket Waste
A stylish matte white waste designed to match the Turner Hastings Butler Sinks Extra long thread for ceramic/concrete (thick) sinks. Can also be ...
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Original price $184Current price $155Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm Antique Brass Basket Waste
A stylish antique brass basket waste designed to match the Turner Hastings Novi Butler Sinks Extra long thread for ceramic/concrete (thick) sinks...
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Original price $138Current price $118Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm Matte Black Basket Waste
Our new Italian-made high-quality premium polypropylene basket waste with the extra-long thread is designed for our fireclay sinks but will also ...
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Original price $184Current price $155Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm Brushed Nickel Basket Waste
Extra long thread for ceramic/concrete (thick) sinks. Can also be used in stainless steel or granite sinks. No minimum thickness. A stylish PVD fi...
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Original price $93Current price $69Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm Polished Stainless Steel Basket Waste
A stylish polished stainless steel basket waste designed to match the Turner Hastings Novi Butler Sinks Extra long thread for ceramic/concrete (t...
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Original price $184Current price $166Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm Gunmetal Basket Waste
A stylish gunmetal basket waste designed to match the Turner Hastings Novi Butler Sinks Extra long thread for ceramic/concrete (thick) sinks. Can...
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Original price $184Current price $166Turner Hastings 90 x 50mm English Bronze Basket Waste with Long Screw
Catch any objects you don’t want to go down the waste with this durable English Bronze Basket Waste. The extra long thread is designed for ceramic ...
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A Turner Hastings basket waste is a perforated strainer and plug combination designed to fit the drain outlet of Turner Hastings fireclay and butler style sinks. It catches food scraps, debris and small items before they reach the trap, while still allowing the bowl to fill and hold water for soaking.
What a basket waste actually does
Unlike a flat basin waste, a basket waste has a raised strainer basket that sits inside the plug body. Water and fine sediment pass through the mesh or slotted holes while larger debris, cutlery, food scraps or jewellery are caught in the basket and can be lifted out and emptied without pulling the whole waste apart. This makes it the standard choice for kitchen and laundry sinks that see daily food prep or hand washing, where a plain plug and pop-up waste would clog quickly.
Why butler and fireclay sinks are usually fitted with a basket waste
Turner Hastings butler sinks are deep, single bowl fireclay sinks without a garbage disposal unit or a second bowl to catch overflow debris, so the waste itself has to do the filtering work. A basket waste also protects the glazed fireclay surface around the drain opening, since the strainer sits slightly proud of the base and reduces the chance of scratching from pots, pans and cutlery being dragged across the outlet. Stainless steel sinks can use either a basket or a standard waste, but on fireclay basins a basket waste is the practical default.
Finish options
Turner Hastings basket wastes are available in finishes that match the brand's tapware ranges, including chrome, brushed nickel and matte black, so the waste can be colour matched to the kitchen or laundry mixer rather than left as a mismatched stainless component. Chrome remains the most common pairing with fireclay butler sinks for a classic look, while matte black and brushed finishes suit darker benchtop and cabinetry schemes.
Compatibility with Turner Hastings sink ranges
Basket wastes are sized to fit the standard drain outlet used across the Turner Hastings butler and kitchen sink ranges, so a genuine Turner Hastings basket waste will align correctly with the pre-cut hole in a Turner Hastings fireclay sink without modification. If you're replacing a waste on an existing Turner Hastings sink, matching the waste to the same range keeps the overflow and plug mechanism working as designed, since overflow slots and outlet depth can vary slightly between older and newer production runs.
Installation and maintenance notes
A basket waste is a straightforward like-for-like replacement in most cases, fitted with a sealing washer and locknut beneath the sink the same way as a standard waste. Because the basket sits inside the bowl, it should be lifted out and rinsed regularly rather than left to accumulate scraps, which is what most owners find is the main day to day difference compared with a flat waste. Overflow-compatible baskets should be matched to sinks that have an overflow channel; non-overflow sinks use a simpler basket waste without the side slots.
Pairing a basket waste with a sink grid
Many Turner Hastings butler sink owners fit a basket waste alongside a Turner Hastings sink grid, since the two accessories solve different problems. The grid protects the fireclay base from scratches and chipping caused by pots and pans, while the basket waste manages what goes down the drain. Fitting both at once, in matching finishes, is a common approach when setting up a new butler sink from scratch rather than adding accessories piecemeal later.
Buying the right one
Check your existing Turner Hastings sink model before ordering, since bowl depth and outlet diameter differ between the single and double bowl butler sink options. All orders ship Australia-wide, and any basket waste can be returned within 60 days if the finish or fit isn't right once it's in hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a basket waste used for?
A basket waste is a plug and strainer combination that catches food scraps, debris and small items while water drains from the sink. It sits in the drain outlet and can be lifted out to empty without dismantling the waste.
Do Turner Hastings butler sinks need a basket waste?
Most Turner Hastings fireclay and butler sinks are fitted with a basket waste rather than a flat waste, since there's no second bowl or disposal unit to catch debris. The raised strainer also helps protect the glazed surface around the drain opening from scratching.
What finishes are available for Turner Hastings basket wastes?
Turner Hastings basket wastes come in chrome, brushed nickel and matte black to match the brand's tapware finishes. Chrome is the most common pairing with fireclay butler sinks.
Will a Turner Hastings basket waste fit any fireclay sink?
It's sized to fit the standard outlet used across Turner Hastings sink ranges, so it aligns with the pre-cut hole on a genuine Turner Hastings sink. If you're matching a waste to an older sink, check the outlet diameter and overflow slot configuration first, as these can vary between production runs.
How do I clean a basket waste?
Lift the strainer basket out of the plug body and rinse off trapped scraps and debris, then reseat it. This should be done regularly on kitchen and laundry sinks that see daily use, since the basket is the main line of defence against drain blockages.
