Wheelie Bin Storage – Hiding The Ugly Necessity

Wheelie bins have become a necessary, yet ugly, part of waste disposal in our houses. They are extremely functional but dont exactly look appealing, particularly the bigger versions. Is it possible to hide this useful monster in between collection days? Here, we will discuss several successful ways to store a wheelie bin.

Firstly, the portable screen.

The portable screen is a relatively cheap solution to this unattractive problem. You can find them in garden centres or hardware stores and they come in a variety of materials. A popular choice is the bamboo screen that can double as a dividing wall in a garden: others are made from expanding lattice made from either wood or pvc slats.

Because they are portable, these screens can be moved around the garden and can also be used to disguise other essential equipment in the garden that you dont want people to see. They are also a great idea for people who are renting: the screen can move with you to your new address.

Number two, a permanent screen.

Permanent screens can be made from bamboo and trellis also, but they are permanently located at a particular point in the garden. A fixed trellis can serve also as a support for a climbing plant, thereby creating a more attractive, living screen. Perfumed flowers can also mask the more unpleasant smells emitting from the wheelie bin.

A permanent screen can actually be made from many different materials, including timber, metal or even masonry and can be custom designed to fit the size of the bin or accommodate multiple bins.

Have you considered a shed for the bins?

It is also possible to install a shed that is purpose built for the bin. These sheds are usually a little higher than the bin, to allow for the lid to be raised and have an access door at the front of the structure. As with the permanent screen, these sheds can be designed to accommodate multiple bins or a variety of sizes. These sheds can be made out of wood or metal to your requirements.

Sheds for wheelie bins should ideally have a concrete floor ” this will make cleanups of spills much easier.

Can you build your own?

If you are handy with basic tools and construction, then it is possible to design and build your own screen or shed for your wheelie bin. This way, you can be certain that you have the dimensions and style you require and it is sometimes less expensive to build your own. Some hardware stores can supply plans to assist you with the measurements and assembly. It is also possible to buy a screen or shed as a kit and build it yourself.

If however, do-it-yourself is not your thing, you are probably better off choosing from ready made wheelie bin storage solutions or having someone custom build according to your requirements.

Where is the best place to situate your screen or shed?

When deciding where to put the screen or shed, you should be mindful of where the collection point is and distance from the house as well as having the bin located where unpleasant smells will not be detected from the house. Find a happy medium ” not too far away from the house that it becomes a real nuisance to take out the garbage, yet not too far from the collection point that you are leaving it to the last minute to put it out.

One final point

Choose a screen or shed that fits in with your budget and your individual style. That way, those ugly but essential monsters will be pleasantly disguised. Finola Grey is a gardening expert and has a great deal of knowledge about garden storage solutions. To find out more about wheelie bin covers, check out this site.

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