Best Trim Trays & Trim Bins for Harvesting

Best Trim Trays & Trim Bins for Harvesting

Discover what makes a great trim tray or trim bin and browse our expert picks below. Whether you’re trimming at home or at commercial scale, the right tray or bin boosts efficiency, protects valuable pollen and trichomes, and keeps your workstation clean and ergonomic.

What Is a Trim Tray?

Trim trays sit on a table or comfortably in the trimmer’s lap to catch leaves and other vegetable matter during processing. Purpose-built ergonomics support hands and wrists to reduce fatigue and maintain a smooth, efficient trimming workflow.

The best trim trays and trim bins use a two-layer design:

  • Top bin: Catches trimmings and features a 150-micron screen so pollen and fine material pass through.

  • Bottom tray: Collects valuable pollen and terpene- and flavonoid-rich trichomes for later use.

Budget trays that rely on bags for pollen capture are harder to use and clean, and they risk losing product. A rigid, smooth-bottom collector tray improves recovery and keeps quality high.

How Do You Use a Trim Tray?

Set up a dedicated workstation where you’ll receive fresh crops for trimming. Work in small batches over your trim tray to maintain freshness and minimize unnecessary exposure to air.

  • Always trim over the tray or bin to maximize collection of flowers, fruits, pollen, and trichomes.

  • Harvest your kief: Separate the lower collector reservoir from the screened top and gently gather what fell through. Use a soft pollen collection brush (often included) for efficient recovery.

  • Sanitize after use: Wipe trays, screens, and tools with isopropyl alcohol to maintain clean, consistent performance.

What Is the Best Trim Tray?

The best choice is the one that fits your workflow and feels comfortable over long sessions. Below are highlighted trim trays and trim bins (2021 selection) built with durable materials and ergonomic design to exceed industry standards.

Common Culture Harvest Trim Tray with Micron Screen

The well-made, smartly designed Common Culture Harvest Trim Tray is versatile for home gardens yet durable enough for commercial cultivation. Its smooth-bottom collector minimizes buildup and slides easily, and it can be outfitted with eight foam pads for non-slip stability.

What growers like about this trim bin:

  • Larger than competing trim trays

  • Taller top tray height than other trim trays

  • Flush 150-micron screen with a level surface to prevent loose pollen buildup

  • Easily replaceable screen

  • Non-flexing, durable frame that’s thicker than competing trays

  • Included wallet magnifying glass

  • Rubber feet modification

  • Low-profile design for easy use, carrying, and storage

This trim tray includes a pollen collection brush for gathering material from the bottom tray. The bonus magnifier helps inspect plant material for quality and for early signs of pests or disease.

Trim Bin by Harvest More – Black

The Trim Bin by Harvest More is sturdy and ergonomically built for stress-free, high-yield trimming. The top tray features a 150-micron stainless steel screen to efficiently separate fine material.

What customers love about this trim bin:

  • Ergonomic design for hours of comfortable trimming

  • Wide, rounded rim to reduce wrist strain

  • Stackable, easily stored design

  • High walls for excellent capacity

  • 1-year manufacturer’s warranty

  • Made in California

The included static brush helps gather plant material that collects in the lower tray—just tap the bristles to release any stuck pollen or trichomes. Instantly convert any table, chair, or couch into a comfortable, efficient workstation.

Common Culture Trojan 2 Inch Scissors w/ Extra Spring

Pair your tray with high-quality, spring-loaded trimming scissors like Common Culture Trojan Trimming Shears, available in straight and curved blades. Ideal for trimming and shaping plants (including bonsai), cloning, trimming flowers, and herb gardening.

Key features:

  • Rust-resistant stainless steel blades

  • Ergonomic, spring-loaded handle

  • Includes an extra spring

The curved scissors provide a slight upward curve for tight spots during vegetation and harvest. The straight scissors are a classic, all-purpose choice.

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