Placing the built-in trash can in the kitchen can sometimes be a real challenge. Most of the time we try to hide the bin in a suitable place without affecting the visual integrity of the room. There are several ways to hide a built-in trash can in the kitchen. However, the ideal solution often depends on the budget and design of your kitchen area. We firmly believe that some things are best left out of sight. When someone comes to visit, you definitely won't want your trash can to draw attention first. So it seems logical and aesthetically pleasing to store the built-in trash can. Plus, such a design option for the kitchen means you won't waste precious square feet in it.
Keeping kitchen waste in the cupboard under the sink doesn't always turn out to be a good idea. In this guide we have some practical tips and tricks for hiding built-in trash cans that you can try out in your home. First, let's list some reasons why you shouldn't just keep the trash somewhere in the kitchen.
Practical solution for your kitchen
Leftover food left over for more than a day, start to stink and can give the entire kitchen area an unpleasant smell. This is especially true for built-in trash cans that you cannot properly cover in the closet or elsewhere in the kitchen. Many people keep their bins in a closet to prevent their curious pets from getting into them. With a properly placed built-in trash can, your furry friends will have a difficult time getting into the dumpster.
If you have decided on a pedal bin, you have probably already noticed that this option is rather uncomfortable and unhygienic. You may be able to store a waste container with a lid behind the door. But then you would have to open and close the kitchen door every time you want to throw something away. The need to do this almost always happens when your hands get dirty or sticky. The end result will be things like peanut butter or dough on the handles, which isn't exactly ideal. Trying to find a container for trash that will fit in your closet isn't always an easy task. This obviously needs to be small, and that's not particularly helpful for everyday use.
Outside garbage bags or other plastic containers are also not ideal options. Above all, these look ugly and also limit the options. Ultimately, you need to be able to make the most of the storage space in your cooking area. Furthermore, maximize your floor space by using a built-in trash can. This means you will also find space for other important things such as cleaning supplies, reusable carrier bags or other kitchen accessories. Admittedly, a built-in trash can will make you forget to throw it away every now and then. That's not very pleasant if it sits in the closet for a while. With a free-standing bin, it's hard to miss when it's overflowing, constantly reminding you to throw it away.
Hide trash in it
Depending on how much space you have in your kitchen and what the room looks like, you may find other ways to hide the kitchen waste somewhere else, or even decorate it so that itcorresponds to the facility. The humble built-in trash can doesn't get nearly as much attention as it deserves. While under sink storage offers a standard option, it is definitely wise to explore more ideas before making a decision. We encourage creativity and for this reason we have tried to find a range of different designs and concepts that will hopefully inspire you.
As a hidden drawer in the kitchen island
If you use your kitchen island for most of the prep work while cooking, it might be useful to incorporate a trash can somewhere. A pull-out drawer can come out of the side and be installed as a 2 compartment. The advantage of such a placement is that it makes it easier to use the kitchen worktop while the drawer can remain open. It can even be practical to have more than one built-in pull-out trash can in the kitchen. You can position these strategically by installing one near the sink and the other next to the oven or your usual preparation spot, for example. This way you don't have to walk around and make a mess. If you are not a fan of drawers due to lack of space in your kitchen or for some other reason, you can also use a fold-out built-in trash can.
Separate waste bins for selective waste collection
If you're planning on making a change when it comes to your kitchen waste, you can use this opportunity to dispose of waste in a more environmentally friendly way too. Recycling is easy if you just put a little effort and time into it. For this purpose, you can consider separate containers for plastic, paper and general waste. If you choose a pull-out drawer, you will probably have enough space for at least two waste bins. You can even make the drawer a little wider for even more space if you like that idea.
Adapt the built-in trash can to the cupboard
Waste bins are usually kept in the kitchen because that is where they are most useful. But what if, for example, you put a built-in trash can in the dining room? That could be handy, except for the fact that it will look out of place and not particularly pleasant to look at. However, this can be solved by hiding the container in a small closet, as you can see in the photo above.
Choosing a permanent place for the waste is sometimes not very easy, but you can instead position a mobile trash can at suitable locations in the kitchen area. You can equip this with wheels and move it from place to place while you cook, clean or do other activities. If recycling is a part of your daily routine, it would be helpful to include oneorganized systemto have. You can keep separate containers with labels organized in one of your kitchen corners, for example. You can of course adapt the design to your interior by coming up with cool ideas with your children.
As mentioned above, many homeowners keep their trash cans in the closet. This placement is usually quite convenient, but not if you have to bend down to throw something away every time. It is much easier to pull out the built-in trash can. Integrating the garbage container into the kitchen island can often be better than keeping it under the sink. The island doesn't even have to be big. Additionally, this can be a repurposed cabinet that is small enough to not clutter the kitchen and still provide enough space for 2-way trash separation.
Find the right place
Instead of just choosing a few areas to keep your built-in trash can, just choose the most comfortable and practical spot without worrying about how it looks. You can cover the bin with a lid and make it look like a cupboard or a cute storage box. This practical option offers easy operation and, above all, an uncomplicated concept so that you don't have to put the thing together yourself.
Modern designs and concepts
There's not much you can use the space under the kitchen sink for other than some sort of storage. Since you also need space for a built-in trash can, the choice has often already been made. However, that doesn't mean you can't adjust your kitchen waste under the sink. IKEA's Variiera containers use a sliding mechanism and can be integrated into pull-out drawers.
Many of today's built-in trash cans are designed to fit into cabinets or drawers. Their designs are clean, minimalist and are perfect for environmentally conscious households, for example, where they can be combined with the right kitchen furniture to create a large,stowed garbage canfor your home. Some models can be operated manually or automatically. They are integrated into the housing and available in different sizes. You can combine these as you wish, based on your kitchen design.
Hide waste containers imaginatively
Easy to install and very practical, some innovative designs ensure perfect order in the kitchen. You can have such built-in trash cans installed inside the cupboard. In this case, the opening is on the kitchen worktop and provides direct access from above. These systems are also equipped with runners for greater convenience during disposal.
Another example of modern built-in trash cans is this bin, which is also integrated into the worktop. You can just push the trash in while you prepare the food. There is a lid that covers the bin and you can conveniently move it to the side to reveal the built-in bin. This is a cleverly designed kitchen workstation that even has a built-in herb planter. After you have finished cutting and peeling, simply wipe the leftovers directly into the built-in trash can with a single movement.
The bins integrated directly into the kitchen countertop are worthwhile and worth investing in, especially if you are the type of person who cooks on a daily basis. If you also really want to recycle and be environmentally friendly, then perhaps a built-in trash can that can turn organic kitchen waste into fertilizer for just 24 hours would be an interesting suggestion for you. This one is calledZera Food Recyclerand can be placed in your own kitchen where it can compost the organic waste.
