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A very boring thread about wheelie bin storage...

32 replies

HexyAndIKnowIt · 10/09/2020 13:46

I need to find a triple bin store. It needs to go in the front of the house so the nicer looking the better.
The area where it's going is a bit wooded so I want something that ideally isn't going to stand out like a sore thumb. Thought I'd solved this with a rattan one from Vida XL only to see in the small print:

Note: It is recommended to cover the product during rain, snow or frost

Which is kind of the point of an outdoor wheelie bin store....
Anyone found anything nice lately?

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willitbetonight · 10/09/2020 13:47

Following as same issue. The only stuff I like costs ££££. I think I'm going to get a carpenter to make a bespoke one to hide all my boxes as well.

AriettyHomily · 10/09/2020 13:49

Bespoke round here most of the other ones fit doubles.

Filterlea · 10/09/2020 14:03

Try primrose.co.uk they do a few different ones, and some that hold boxes as well as bins.

HexyAndIKnowIt · 10/09/2020 14:09

I’ve seen one on sue Ryder, odd place for it I thought but if it helps the charity.

shop.sueryder.org/triple-wheelie-bin-stores.html

That’s about the best I’ve seen. Nobody locally seems to be doing bespoke either.

Still boggling at the one above that needs covering up Grin

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HexyAndIKnowIt · 10/09/2020 14:10

@Filterlea

Try primrose.co.uk they do a few different ones, and some that hold boxes as well as bins.
This one is ok actually but annoyingly out of stock.

www.primrose.co.uk/240l-triple-wooden-slatted-wheelie-bin-store-lacewing-p-108841.html?cPath=2714_3524_10971_11041

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PigletJohn · 10/09/2020 14:23

if you can use a saw, a drill, and a screwdriver, you can make one.

I like Decking Boards for outdoor and garden carpentry. You can use a fence stain in brown or green to blend in. I think it looks better than fence panels, and it's very sturdy.

willitbetonight · 10/09/2020 14:24

Local Facebook groups are your friend for bespoke. Ask for recommendations with pictures.

FiftyFrumpyFiveFoot · 10/09/2020 14:25

Rowlinson BINTRPL1 Triple Bin Store, Natural Timber, 3 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010ODIMAW/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_DIIwFbAEHBNG8

fluffiphlox · 10/09/2020 14:27

During a fit of boredom at the height of lockdown my husband made one from a couple of palettes and some roofing felt. It’s quite presentable.

tdm1 · 10/09/2020 14:29

@fluffiphlox

During a fit of boredom at the height of lockdown my husband made one from a couple of palettes and some roofing felt. It’s quite presentable.
Please post a picture!
PaulaSmith1 · 10/09/2020 14:38

How about some camouflage netting?

HexyAndIKnowIt · 10/09/2020 14:49

@PigletJohn

if you can use a saw, a drill, and a screwdriver, you can make one.

I like Decking Boards for outdoor and garden carpentry. You can use a fence stain in brown or green to blend in. I think it looks better than fence panels, and it's very sturdy.

We'd considered this, but tbh DH is flat out at work and neither of us really have the time at this point to build one.

We built a pier into the pond over the summer, probably should have started the bin store as it would have been more practical 😂

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fluffiphlox · 10/09/2020 20:30

Those asking me to post a picture of our homemade bin shelter, I can’t I’m afraid, because I’m in France until the end of the month.

Gemma2019 · 10/09/2020 20:35

These are all so nice, I would love one to cover my three wheelie bins. Unfortunately I live in east London and these would last about 15 minutes anywhere near my house before getting stolen.

BewareTheBeardedDragon · 10/09/2020 20:39

I'm always put off these because of the hassle I imagine in getting the bin out if it on bin day. I have opted for minimising the ugly by growing jasmine behind them and other plants up the side. My bins get really heavy and difficult to manoeuvre by bin day.

falcon5 · 10/09/2020 20:40

Rat hangout heaven.

Mutunus · 10/09/2020 21:13

How about making a frame and covering with something like this.
Two sizes – Height: 1m x Length: 3m. Height: 1.5m x Length: 3m.
Costs about £40.00
Amazon Link tinyurl.com/y4t9aams

A very boring thread about wheelie bin storage...
VeniVidiWeeWee · 11/09/2020 01:36

@HexyAndIKnowIt

"We built a pier into the pond over the summer"

Come now, we need photos. Like Southend pier?

TheHighestSardine · 11/09/2020 02:09

Tiger Sheds do good stuff, but priced appropriately.

TheHighestSardine · 11/09/2020 02:09

Whoops - pressed the wrong button.
www.tigersheds.com/storage-sheds/bins/

HexyAndIKnowIt · 11/09/2020 09:40

[quote VeniVidiWeeWee]@HexyAndIKnowIt

"We built a pier into the pond over the summer"

Come now, we need photos. Like Southend pier?[/quote]
Haha no nothing that grand. Just something to moor the little boat we use too
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I think we’ll probably go with the sue Ryder screen. If it still sticks out then I might add some willow screen to the doors maybe to blend it in a bit.

A very boring thread about wheelie bin storage...
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Wildwood6 · 11/09/2020 11:47

This company has drawn up plans to build a triple bin store which you can contract them for www.fentonrobertsgardendesign.co.uk/single-post/2015/09/06/How-to-make-a-Bin-Store-with-a-Green-Roof-1
I know you've mentioned that you're pretty busy at the moment but maybe get hold of the plans and get a local handyman to quote to build it for you?

DrCoconut · 11/09/2020 12:10

I've learned my something new for the day Grin It would never have occurred to me that I needed storage for my bin. It's bad enough finding suitable units for the house.

BewareTheBeardedDragon · 11/09/2020 13:31

Crikey that's some pond! You boat on it?!? Lucky you Grin

carrielou2007 · 11/09/2020 14:02

A local company made me one think they shop all over the U.K.? I have a double one, bin one side and two recycling boxes the other side. Has door to stop my naughty doggies (or foxes) getting in. They do all sorts imagine they would do a triple?? Somerset garden products as I say local to me, the chap came out and measured where I wanted it to go.