Bin for dispensing bulk material

A method for dispensing bulk materials, comprising the steps of:

• providing a body having a fillable reservoir for storing the bulk materials;
• placing a selectably closable dispensing chute in communication with the reservoir,
• transferring a select portion of the bulk material from the reservoir to the dispensing chute by orienting the bin in a transfer orientation;
• and
• dispensing the select portion from the dispensing chute by opening the dispensing chute while orienting the bin in a dispensing orientation.

A bin for dispensing bulk materials, comprising:

• a body having a handle portion and a fillable reservoir for storing the bulk materials;
• a selectably closable dispensing chute in communication with the reservoir through a feed chute extending between the reservoir and the dispensing chute;
• and
• a spout having at least one of a conical shape, threads to couple to a container, a plurality of bag grips, and a positive stop;
• wherein a select portion of the bulk material is transferred from the reservoir to the dispensing chute by orienting the bin in a transfer orientation, and
• wherein the select portion is dispensed from the dispensing chute by opening the dispensing chute while orienting the bin in a dispensing orientation.