Let’s face it, no one wants to see their kitchen trash. The trash can is unsightly, takes up valuable space, and can emit unpleasant odors. Luckily, there are a myriad of creative ways to hide your trash can, allowing you to maintain the beauty and functionality of your kitchen. From pull-out drawers to tilt-out cabinets, and even mobile options, there are many permanent solutions to choose from. In this article, we’ll explore seven effective ways to hide your kitchen trash can, ensuring that you’ll never have to sacrifice style for practicality again.
1- Use a Pull Out Drawer/Cabinet
A pull out drawer allows you to hide your garbage bins inside any cabinet, making them practically invisible. You can easily install a pull out drawer in your existing cabinetry. It can easily be integrated into the design of your cabinets for a seamless look.
With a simple tug, the drawer glides out neatly and smoothly, leaving the trash cans within easy reach.
However, one disadvantage is that it may take up valuable storage space in your cabinets, and the drawer may not be able to hold larger trash cans. Additionally, the drawer mechanism may break over time and need to be replaced. [1]
2- Kitchen Cart with Trash Compartment
Just like your standard kitchen carts, these special carts have a separate trash space inside. These carts are a storage as well as workspace area with cabinets, drawers, a countertop, and other practical features.
These carts come in various sizes and designs, and can be used to store other kitchen items as well, making it multi-functional.
One advantage is the carts easy accessibility and maneuverability, making it convenient to throw away trash even while cooking.
However, the downside is that these can be more costly to install compared to other options such as a hangable trash can.
Also, it might not be a permanent solution for hiding your trash can, and it might not have enough space for larger cans. It might also be difficult to move around in smaller kitchens.
3- Moving Kitchen Trash Cans
Another way to hide your kitchen trash can is to use a mobile trash can with gliding wheels. As the name suggests, these trash cans can be moved around in the kitchen. To hide them you can use pantry or your laundry room.
These cans can be about 13-gallon, are made of stainless steel, can have sensors, and obviously, caster wheels. [2]
4- Trash Can Storage that Hangs
One innovative way to hide your kitchen trash can is to use hangable trash can storage.
These bins hang on the lower cabinet door, making it easier to access and dispose of trash. They come in various sizes and styles to fit your needs and even have multiple compartments for recycling and garbage.
The main advantage of this method is that it’s easy to access and keeps the trash can out of sight.
However, they may not be suitable for larger families as they are typically smaller in size. Hangable trash can storage is also easy to install, but may require some DIY skills.
5- Tilt Out Trash Can
Essentially, a tilt-out trash can is like a small cabinet with a front panel that tilts out to reveal a trash can inside. This design allows you to conceal your trash can completely while also providing an extra countertop or side table surface.
Plus, with a variety of colors and finishes available, it easily blends in with your kitchen decor.
However, the drawback of this method is the limited space available for larger, bulkier garbage. Additionally, if the drawers are not installed properly, they can be prone to sticking or becoming difficult to operate.
6- Dual-Bin (Another Form of a Pull Out)
The dual-bin pull out trash cabinet is a great option for those who want to separate their regular trash from their recyclables.
This cabinet makes it easy for you to be eco-friendly and organized at the same time. With its sturdy ball-bearing guides, it glides in and out of the cabinet effortlessly.
Plus, it’s a perfect fit for most standard-sized cabinets, making it an ideal option for small kitchens.
However, one disadvantage of this method is that it may require custom installation, which can be costly. Additionally, the size of the bin may be limited due to the space constraints of the cabinet. [3]
7- Pivot-Out (Under the Sink) Trash Can
The pivot-out trash can is a unique and convenient way to hide your trash can. It works great in both vanity as well as kitchen cabinets.
The name comes from the fact that the trash can pivots out to your side and the lid opens as you pull open the cabinet door.
While it takes up some of that cabinet space, it certainly is effective at hiding the can. Be mindful of the plumbing and garburators that might come in the way [4]
