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Recycle bins are relegated to the garage in many homes for obvious reasons — they’re just plain ugly! So I set out in search of decorative bins that you wouldn’t have to hide away, and I couldn’t believe the prices on most of the ones I found. Ranging from $100-500, it’s no wonder most people stick with hiding their recycle bins out of sight rather than upgrading.
With that in mind, here are my top 9 finds, ranging from the cool but seemingly overpriced ones to relatively inexpensive ones for smaller budgets. And if — like us — you don’t have a garage, paying for a nice recycle bin is still a cheaper alternative to building one just so you have a place to hide your bins!
1. iTouchless Two-Compartment Recycling Bin, $189.98
2. SimpleHuman Front Load Recycler, $29.99
3. Recyclebags Recycle Bin 3-pc. Set, $79.99
4. The Nature Bin Square Recycler , $61.95
5. White Ovetto Recycling Bin, ~$200
6. Gaiam Folding Recycling Bags 3-pc. Set, $16
7. Flings Pop-Up Home Recycle Bins 4-pc. Set, $15.99
8. Three-Compartment Stainless Steel Recycling Bin, $113.49
9. SimpleHuman Flip Lid Recycler, $99.99
What do you use for your recycling? Is it hidden away or out in the open?
Abbi
21 Mar 2011I know I find it handy to have recycling areas on both floors. I to would end up throwing stuff instead of recycling when the recycling area was only downstairs. Now I have it on both floors (small areas under my kithchen sink and large “trash” cans in the laundry room) and we recycle much more.