Hey, thanks for reaching out! Great question. For twenty custom-colored urban trash cans, the typical lead time is around 4 to 6 weeks from order confirmation. Here’s a quick breakdown:
First, once you confirm the design and color, production usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks. That includes sourcing the specific color powder coating, molding, and quality checks. Since these are custom colors—not just off-the-shelf black or gray—the factory needs to mix and match the pigments to match your Pantone or RAL code, which adds a little time.
Then, shipping depends on your location. If you’re in the continental US, standard ground freight takes another 1 to 2 weeks. For international orders, expect 3 to 5 weeks by sea.
One tip: if you’re in a hurry, many manufacturers offer expedited production for a 10–15% surcharge, which can cut the production time to 10–14 days. But for standard pricing, 4–6 weeks is pretty safe.
Also, since you’re ordering twenty units, that’s a nice medium batch—no minimum order headaches, but still small enough that the factory can prioritize it without a long queue. Just make sure to confirm the sample approval step; sometimes that can add a week if there’s back-and-forth on the color match.
Hope that helps! Feel free to ask if you need a more exact quote based on your shipping address.