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Home » Lawn & Garden » 10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

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With Spring finally arriving, I know a lot of you are probably beginning to start your outdoor cleanup and maintenance. One thing to consider is where your trash bins are parked. Are they visible from the road or by your neighbors. Maybe you would like to come up with a good way to hide them. If so, these 10 ideas may point you in the right direction for an attractive and easy result.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins – Surrounds….

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by The Honest Scot)

This multi home unit has come up with a perfect surround for its occupants. The dividers are made from cedar, which is a good choice for any outdoor structure. Cedar has a natural resistance to rot or insect damage.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by Store with Style)

If you are blessed enough to have room in a garage for your trash bins, but you still would prefer them to be out of sight, consider cabinetry. A cabinet can be the perfect location to stash these large but necessary eye sores. Actually, it is more of a surround than a true cabinet, because there is no bottom.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by Personal Touch Lawn Care, Inc.)

Treated lumber is also a great choice for building a simple surround. It is cheaper than cedar and can be stained or painted to match your exterior.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by West Hartford Fence Co., LLC)

Lattice is a popular material for creating trash bin enclosures. Now, lattice comes in both wood and vinyl sheets. If you go with the vinyl, the maintenance is virtually nothing.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by Carson Arthur Design)

Keep in mind that enclosures for trash bins do not necessarily have to be four sided. If all you desire is to hide them from your neighbors and passers-bye, a simple 90 degree surround can be enough.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins – Custom Buildings…

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by Historic Shed)

If you have a bit more of a budget, consider a custom storage shed. Having one painted or stained to match the style of the house makes the shed appear to be part of the initial design and not an after-thought.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by The Cavender Diary)

A cedar lean-to can also be a great way to hide those trash bins. In addition, these can double as storage for rakes, hoes, shovels, etc. I have even added shelving at the top of these, and expanded the storage to include pool chemicals.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins – Accessing…

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by debora carl landscape design)

One important thing that you will want to think about when building a hiding spot for your trash bins is how you will access them. In the above image, a large rolling door was added to the front of a stucco surround. This makes it easy to roll the bins in and out of the space.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by DESIGN ET RÉNOVATION TOWN & COUNTRY INC.)

In the above example, the trash bins can be accessed from both sides. On the interior side, the lids lift for ease of placing trash inside the bin. On the exterior side, sliding doors hide the bins while allowing them to be easily removed.

10 Ideas to Hide Those Trash Bins

(Photo by Redwood Sheds)

Regardless of how you access the cans, just make sure that in addition to being able to roll the cans in and out, you make placing trash inside the bins easy. A simple hook and a few chain links can be all that is needed.

Final Thoughts…

Adding a trash bin surround or disguise can go a long way to increasing your curb appeal. Just remember to place it in a convenient location. :-)

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Rachel is a home improvement expert with more than 20 years of experience in renovations, carpentry, and interior design and has more than 10 years experience in graphic and web design. She used the combination of her experience and knowledge to start her own digital media publishing company where she shares her knowledge across three different websites.

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