Hidden Trash and Recycle Bins

Right now we have a stainless steel garbage can and a very ugly plastic recycle bin sitting out in our very small kitchen and they are always in the way. So on the top of my must have list from the very beginning of our kitchen reno was to have hidden trash and recycle bins.

We ended up building new kitchen cabinets, where we had none, so when we drew up the plans, we planned them around the hidden trash and recycle bin drawer.





After the kitchen cabinet was constructed and installed, we built a wooden box to house the bins and attached a soft close drawer slide on either side. There's even some space in the box to store garbage bags and recycled plastic bags.





We actually lucked out with the door for this cabinet because we found it at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore for $2, and it was the exact size we needed.





We just attached the door from the inside of the drawer and our DIY hidden garbage and recycle bin cabinet is done.





Oh, and it's a great way to keep the dog out of the trash!
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