Wheelie bins have becomeare a necessary, but ugly, part of waste disposal in our homes. They are very useful but dont exactly look particularly nice, especially the larger versions. How then, can you camouflage this useful eyesore in between collection days? Here, we will look at a number of successful ways to store a wheelie bin.

Let’s start with the portable screen.

The portable screen is a relatively cost effective solution to this unsightly problem. They can be located in garden centres or hardware stores and come in a variety of materials. A popular choice is the bamboo screen that can act as a dividing wall in a garden: others are made from expanding trellis constructed using either wood or pvc slats.

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

Secondly, a permanent screen.

Permanent screens can be made from bamboo and trellis also, but they are fixed at a particular point in the garden. A fixed trellis can act also as a support for a climbing plant, thereby creating a more attractive, living screen. Vines with highly scented flowers can also reduce the more unpleasant smells emitting from the wheelie bin.

A permanent screen can in reality be made out of many different materials, including timber, metal or even masonry and can be custom designed to accommodate the dimensions of the bin or accommodate several bins.

Have you considered a shed just for the bins?

It is also possible to install a shed that is purpose built for the bin. These sheds are slightly 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, they can be made to fit multiple bins or varying sizes. These sheds can be constructed from wood or metal to your requirements.

Sheds for wheelie bins should if at all possible have a concrete floor ” this will make cleanups of spills much easier.

Is it possible to make your own?

If you are able to work 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 sure that you have the dimensions and style you wish to achieve and it can often be cheaper to build your own. Some hardware stores have plans to help you with the measurements and assembly. You can also purchase a screen or shed in kit form and build it yourself.

If however, do-it-yourself is not your thing, you are probably better off selecting from ready made wheelie bin storage designs or asking a professional to custom build from your requirements.

Where is the best position to locate your screen or shed?

When considering where to place the screen or shed, you should be aware of where the collection point is and distance from the house as well as having the bin located where unpleasant odours will not be detected from the house. Find a compromise ” not too far away from the house that it becomes a bother 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.

Finally

Choose a screen or shed that suits your budget and your personal style. That way, those ugly but necessary monsters will be pleasantly disguised.