Upcycling plastic trashcan - ideas?

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I have 8 of these trashcans left over from tradeshows we no longer attend.  I used 2 of them to store wrapping paper.  I hate to just throw away the others.

I thought about filling with dirt and putting plants in them, but that will be last resort because I don't think I will like the final look.  Any ideas would be appreciated.

And7447075 · Answer

Wrap and glue rope around the entire trash can . I I will have a chunky look but it will no longer look like a cheap plastic can

None · Answer

Cleaning supplies in a liner closet or toilet paper rolls. Bedroom closet for extra wallets, purses, etc.  Maybe even flip flops and slippers. Near a printer to hold extra packs of paper. A pantry to hold bags of dog or cat food so they don't spill after being opened. I use these all over the place. Just don't think of them as garbage only.  I have one next to the freezer that holds plastic grocery bags for when I dump the electric litter box bin.

Johnchip · Answer

i would donate them to my local police, fire dept,  hospice, church or school.

Barbara · Answer

Use as recylcling bins.

Donna Stremke · Answer

Spray paint in fat horizontal stripes in your choice of colors; drill holes in bottom for drainage; add rocks or gravel in bottom of can; plant a tall plant in center with trailing plants around the rim. You can glue rope around the rim to disguise the curled rim if you desire. This can take a rather large collection of flowering plants and it won't look like a recycled trash can.

Sandra Allen · Answer

You can cut some 1/4' plywood in an oblong shape about 1/2' bigger than the opening. Store things in the bottom like holiday decorations, things you don't use but once a year. Make 8 'lids' and stack them. All the other ideas are great too!

Bobbie · Answer

I spray paint them and use them as outdoor planters. I fill it half full of styrofoam pellets and then the dirt. Put your plants in and bam. A beautiful new planter!!

Alice · Answer

make one a center for gift wrap. put all the necessary tools [scissors, tape, lables, etc.] in a small bag and clip to the edge. Put in the gift paper, gift bags, and anything else you have.  If the long paper tubes fall over use a bungee cord to corral them on one side.

Connie · Answer

Put them on a tilt frame wood shelf and use for storing sports equipment!!
Turn upside down and screw a round table top (or plywood) and use for a short table for little ones!
Turn one upside down and place another one on top (bottom to bottom) and use for a planter! Don't forget to use screws to hold them together and screw holes for drainage!!!

861650 · Answer

Decoupage the outside with wrapping paper.  Spray paint the inside with your choice of color...do this first.

Corrina Dicken · Answer

Plants are a great idea. Get glow in the dark paint and paint them or dig a hole the same size as can and put in a plastic bag then can.  You can switch cans out easy as seasons change

Martha Erkkinen Muffoletto · Answer

use shelving brackets spaced apart the size of the trash containers and  hang them in garage or basement for storage. Store gardening tools , gloves hats mittens, cleaning supplies etc the containers will slide on with th top edge

Heidi M. Krieger · Answer

I have one exactly like this and have covered I with sisal twine to give it an update.

Corrina Dicken · Answer

Welcome

Bobbie · Answer

I have never had one topple over and we have some days up to 35-40 mph winds. I love to set them on the steps to my deck

Ann Smitt · Answer

Make a Lint Bin out of one can for your laundry room. Spray paint the can a vibrant, happy color. When it drys stencil the word LINT on it. Hang it in your laundry room. For more ideas go to Pinterest or ETSY.

Dan · Answer

You may want to use Some Metal Effect Spray paint and some Bungee Cords to hang them from Stairs or in Your Garage.

Ann Smitt · Answer

Re: Trash Can Planters. Drill holes in the bottom of your cans for drainage. Spray paint the cans with a Stone Paint to mimic real pots. Let dry. Pour 1/4 bag pea gravel into the can. Cover the rest with GOOD potting soil for indoor plants. Make a succulent garden for your home office. Succulents are easy to care for. Your local nursery or Home Depot both have people on staff to help you with your plant selections.

Susan · Answer

On short side, cut an oval hole near the top for handle. Fill with a few garden tools: hand held clippers, gloves, weed claw etc., now you're not running back and forth for those tools as you clean up garden.

Sheryl Sumpter · Answer

I used some of these for planters - wanted to put smaller plants behind some larger ones in  garden - perfect to add some height and color among grasses and shrubs.

Sally · Answer

I've applied a matching fabric to my kitchen with Waterproof ModPodge

Jerry Hart · Answer

how about a compose bin?  free for the doing all you need is a little grass clippings a few twigs some worms if you can find them and scraps of paper water and throw in you waste from the kitchen

Janette Bell Turner · Answer

I had a bunch of these when we closed a business a few years ago.  I put 2-3 in the bottom of the closet to collect gloves, hat & mittens for the kids

Judy Sweeney · Answer

planters

Lynn · Answer

They work well as chicken air conditioners.  Put them on their side and throw in a couple of ice packs (in Zip lock bags) and the chickens get A/C.

Jeng Alamares · Answer

how about spraying them a little gold dust and top it with poinettia plants for xmas  decors?  they can be placed either along the patio or near doors.  after xmas, you can still use these as planters for herbs

Jeng Alamares · Answer

youre welcome any time

Anita Carter Beckstead · Answer

How about wrapping paper storage?

Crystal Clutter Stepanovich · Answer

You could turn them upside down and paint them glow in the dark white and make ghost for Halloween decorations!  Just tape off tape off the eyes!

Dannielle · Answer

Grow potatoes in them for community garden

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