I have been searching everywhere for a cabinet or container to use as an in-kitchen recycling center. I've found a couple possibilities, but they either cost too much, were way too small, or weren't divided for sorting recyclables. Then the other day in Lowe's as I was scoping out the trashcan aisle, a lightbulb went off in my head. I very hurriedly (and completely coherently, I'm sure) explained to Keith why I had buy this:
I'm not sure he got it, but he decided it wasn't smart to mess with a crazy lady. When we got home, he obligingly drilled some holes in the rim for me and ran some wires through while I ransacked the linen closet. 
I found 4 old pillowcases and then dug through the desk to get some file clips and....
A little clipping and we had our new recycling center!
We made the compartments different sizes because we tend to end up with a lot of paper and cardstock and not a lot of plastics or glass. 
Now everything is sorted as we dispose of it, the pillowcases are washable if need be, and though a little industrial-looking, the can certainly looks better than its predecessor, the cardboard box.
Trash can - $22
Pillow cases - Free!
Wire - $4
Clips - Free!
Total cost - $26
I'm not sure he got it, but he decided it wasn't smart to mess with a crazy lady. When we got home, he obligingly drilled some holes in the rim for me and ran some wires through while I ransacked the linen closet. 
I found 4 old pillowcases and then dug through the desk to get some file clips and....
A little clipping and we had our new recycling center!
We made the compartments different sizes because we tend to end up with a lot of paper and cardstock and not a lot of plastics or glass. 
Now everything is sorted as we dispose of it, the pillowcases are washable if need be, and though a little industrial-looking, the can certainly looks better than its predecessor, the cardboard box.Trash can - $22
Pillow cases - Free!
Wire - $4
Clips - Free!
Total cost - $26
10 comments:
I love that what a great idea. I have the same trash can but its white and I got it from Ikea (supposed to be a laundry hamper) I want to try this now.
Oh my word! That is awesome!
Brilliant problem-solving! What vision you have!!
Great idea, I may steal this.
This is fabulous! I like the look too, I've never seen a stylish recycling container before! Thanks for linking up to REINVENTED, please remember to link back to my blog in your post so that your readers can enjoy the projects too! :)
Happy squeals~well done!
Come by and see my Pottery Barn inspired typography basket.
I love this! I found you via Kimba's DIY linky party. I also love the rain barrel. I want to understand what you do to prevent overflow during a big storm?? What kind of barrel did you use?
What a great idea!
Great idea!
This is brilliant!! Nicely done!
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