How to Make a Simple Garbage Bin Enclosure in 4 Steps
If you're tired of looking at your trash cans sitting in your front yard and want a simple, affordable solution, building a DIY garbage bin enclosure could be the perfect weekend project.
This easy tutorial will show you how I turned three pallets into a practical, stylish way to hide my garbage can using only basic tools and materials.
Follow these steps and soon you'll have a custom outdoor trash bin enclosure to help tidy up your yard!
This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.
Tools and Materials:
- Three wooden pallets
- Miter saw (or hand saw)
- Brad nailer
- Nails
- Measuring tape
- Hammer or crowbar (to remove pallet boards)
- Bamboo beach mat (optional)
- Planter (optional)
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1. Set Up the Pallets
Start by positioning two pallets upright on either side of your garbage can.
These will form the walls of your outdoor garbage bin enclosure, and you might find that they’re already the perfect height (just like mine were) so there’s no need to cut them down.
Place them about 38 inches apart to give enough room for your garbage bin to fit inside comfortably.
2. Cut and Prepare the Third Pallet
Now, take your third pallet and carefully remove the boards using a hammer or crowbar.
Once you’ve removed the boards, make sure to pull out any old nails.
Then, measure the distance between the two standing pallets (mine was 38 inches) and cut the pallet boards to fit across the top of your outdoor trash bin storage using a miter saw.
For a clean look, I squared the edges of the boards before attaching them.
3. Attach the Boards
With your boards cut, it’s time to secure them.
Using a brad nailer, attach the boards across the top of the two standing pallets.
This will create a sturdy, enclosed space for your garbage bin.
Make sure everything is secure and even.
4. Add Personal Touches
At this point, your basic garbage bin enclosure is complete, but if you want to add a little something extra, now’s the time!
I decided to attach a bamboo beach mat I found at the dollar store to the front of the enclosure.
It added a neat texture and helped blend the enclosure into the rest of my yard. I also placed a small planter on top for a bit of greenery.
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Now that your DIY garbage bin enclosure is complete, your yard will look cleaner and more organized in no time.
It's a simple DIY project that transforms the look of your yard without breaking the bank.
Now it’s your turn! What do you think of this DIY outdoor garbage bin enclosure project?
I’d love to hear your thoughts or see your own versions in the comments.
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My thoughts exactly!
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I think if they would have make the top hinged it would work better. Then you just have to take it out when you put your trash out to the curb.
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