Blog: Information and news about rubbish bin boxes
Find valuable ideas, practical guides, and inspiring examples of use for the perfect bin enclosure in our bin box blog. Whether material comparisons, tips for combining several boxes, winter checks, or design ideas with a planted roof – here you will learn how to showcase your bins not only functionally but also with style.
Hide wheelie bins without pickup problems: 7 privacy-screening ideas compared, 1.50 m of maneuvering space, boundary distances for hedges, and the actual space required.
Maggots in your trash can? Boiling water kills them instantly; vinegar and salt work afterward. Here’s how to clean the bin properly and prevent the next infestation.
Build your own garbage bin box: the exact dimensions according to DIN EN 840, which wood really holds up outdoors (spruce only class 4), and all 6 construction steps in detail.
Plant roof or hinged lid? How the two roof options differ in everyday use, how much taller a plant roof is, and which roof suits your location.
Pavers, concrete, gravel, or lawn? Which base is really suitable for the garbage bin box, what helps on a slight slope, and when you need a foundation.
Steel, aluminum, wood, or plastic? The material comparison shows which garbage bin box lasts the longest, requires the least maintenance, and looks great.
Trash can smells? Baking soda, vinegar, and cat litter immediately absorb the odor. Regular cleaning and a shady location prevent it in the long run.
Boiling water, vinegar, salt, or baking soda instantly kill maggots in the garbage bin. Plus 7 tips on how to prevent them permanently with shade and a tightly sealed lid.
120 or 240 liter trash bin? Decide based on the number of people, residual waste in kg, and emptying frequency. Includes size chart (DIN EN 840) and practical rule of thumb.
Which garbage bin box suits your household? Guide to quantity (1 box–6 boxes), liters (120/240), and space requirements, including decision support by household size.
Anyone who finds someone else's trash in their own bin suddenly starts thinking about locks. Why I now only recommend lockable trash bin boxes – and which ones work.
Wood looks good, plastic is practical – but what is really better for garbage bin boxes? A report based on experience between garden aesthetics and everyday usability.
