Paper towel provision in a commercial washroom runs from a simple wall-mounted dispenser through to a fully integrated 3-in-1 unit that also dries hands and takes the waste — and the right tier depends almost entirely on washroom traffic and whether a waste receptacle is already provided separately.
Standalone dispensers
- Compact dispensers: white powder coat (ML726W, $95.99) up to satin stainless steel (ML727SS_MKII, $140.15).
- Standard dispensers: white powder coat (ML725W_MK2, $115.21) up to satin stainless steel (ML725SS_MK2, $125.65) and Designer Black (DESIGNER_ML725, $189.45).
- Rounded-fascia (Ellipse) — ML725L_AR, $225.77.
- Behind mirror/door slimline — ML728SS, $153.60.
- Lockable roll dispensers — satin stainless steel or white powder coat, ML4093SS_MKII / ML4093W_MKII, $211.41 / $105.39.
- Antimicrobial — ANMB_725AR, $278.30. See our antimicrobial hardware guide for where this upgrade is worth it.
- Counter-top recessed — ML716_SS, $711.99. For vanity-integrated installs.
Combination dispenser & waste units
- Recessed, compact (365x720mm) — ML710_REC_MK2, $649.97, Designer Black ML710_REC_MK2_DESIGNER, $671.72.
- Recessed, mid-size (333x1397mm) — ML706_REC_MK2, $1,140.69.
- Recessed, large (438x1420mm) — ML705_REC_MK2, $967.99.
- Surface mounted, compact — ML710_SM_MK3, $830.97, Designer Black ML710_SM_MK3_DESIGNER, $892.10.
- Surface mounted, mid/large-capacity — ML706_SM_MK2, $1,412.93, ML707_SM_MK2, $1,788.97.
3-in-1 units (dispenser + hand dryer + waste)
- Standard 3-in-1, recessed — ML_ECO_73N1REC, $2,570.62; surface mounted — ML_ECO_73N1SM, $2,844.02.
- AS1428.1 3-in-1, recessed — ML_ECLIPSE_3N1REC_D, $2,574.63. The accessible-compliant version for accessible washrooms needing the full combination unit.
How to choose
For low-to-moderate traffic washrooms with a separate bin already in place, a standalone dispenser is the sensible spec — pick the finish that matches the room's other hardware. For high-traffic washrooms where bin overflow and servicing frequency are a real problem, step up to a combination dispenser/waste unit, sized to the wall space and traffic volume. The 3-in-1 units are a specific case: justified mainly where a washroom genuinely has no separate hand-drying provision and the extra $1,400+ over a combination unit buys back floor space and servicing simplicity by removing the need for a standalone hand dryer altogether.
Frequently asked questions
Is a recessed or surface-mounted unit better?
Recessed gives a flush finish and slightly more protected installation but needs adequate wall cavity depth; surface-mounted works on any solid wall but projects further into the room.
Do I need the AS1428.1 version of the 3-in-1 unit?
Only for a designated accessible washroom — the Eclipse AS1428.1 version meets the accessible compliance requirements the standard Eco 3-in-1 does not.
How often does a 3-in-1 unit need servicing versus separate fixtures?
Generally less often in terms of site visits, since one unit combines three servicing points, though each component (towel stock, waste bin, dryer) still needs its own attention on its own schedule.
What's the real advantage of a combination dispenser/waste unit over separate items?
Primarily wall space and a tidier appearance — one fixing point instead of two, and no risk of the bin and dispenser being installed at mismatched heights or styles.