Rubbish bin in draw = smelly?

sandra77 · Apr 28, 2008 8:46 pm

We want to put our bin in a draw but I am worried about the smell.
Are there ways to combat this, or is the smell not too bad?

Thanks

Sandra

'chelle · Apr 28, 2008 8:54 pm

I used to worry about this too, I can remember thinking it was disgusting, but then we had kids and when we had our kitchen redone about 8 years ago we put the bin under the sink, attached to the door. We have had no issues with smell and it worked really well as the kids couldn't get into the bin.

Colleen · Apr 28, 2008 8:58 pm

The house I am currently in has a bin cupboard. There hasn't been a problem with smells. But then I take anything smelly outside to the big wheelie bin straight away.

to_do_list · Apr 28, 2008 9:26 pm

to all of the above.

We have one of these....bought from the big B....and no problems with smells and you can lock bubs out of the cupboard if that's an issue.

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bec · Apr 28, 2008 9:35 pm

also never had a problem
I think the bins are generally not large so you are regularly emptying
them anyhow
I say go for it, they are very handy and neat

bec · Apr 28, 2008 9:36 pm

also never had a problem
I think the bins are generally not large so you are regularly emptying
them anyhow
I say go for it, they are very handy and neat

to_do_list · Apr 28, 2008 9:40 pm

They must really be good bec.....

bec · Apr 28, 2008 9:46 pm

oops

my husband does say I repeat my self lol

mainly when nagging which I never do

to_do_list · Apr 28, 2008 10:59 pm

bec

oops

my husband does say I repeat my self lol

mainly when nagging which I never do

sandra77 · Apr 29, 2008 10:51 am

You guys crack me up.

Thanks for that. I did read the other rubbish bin thread and I saw one in there that I like and I will be getting hubby to make the frames and putting some plastic bins in. I stuffed up the kitchen I ordered and got 2x300 wide cupboards (why didnt I just get 1x600 ... duh) but it worked out great, now I can have a recyling and rubbish draw.

Sandra

mattwalker · Apr 29, 2008 11:13 am

sandra77

:lol:

You guys crack me up.

Thanks for that. I did read the other rubbish bin thread and I saw one in there that I like and I will be getting hubby to make the frames and putting some plastic bins in. I stuffed up the kitchen I ordered and got 2x300 wide cupboards (why didnt I just get 1x600 ... duh) but it worked out great, now I can have a recyling and rubbish draw.

Sandra

LOL

we have the same problem with width!

The cabinet we want to use is only 310 wide and all the ready made bins are 325 or 350 wide!!! grrrrrrrrrr

What solution did you come up with if you dont mind sharing please?

to_do_list · Apr 29, 2008 11:47 am

sandra77

:lol:

You guys crack me up.

Thanks for that. I did read the other rubbish bin thread and I saw one in there that I like and I will be getting hubby to make the frames and putting some plastic bins in. I stuffed up the kitchen I ordered and got 2x300 wide cupboards (why didnt I just get 1x600 ... duh) but it worked out great, now I can have a recyling and rubbish draw.

Sandra

We're all here to make the building/renovating/DIY more fun...and if there's a double entendre...we'll jump on it...

With regards to making your own - one thing about the "off the shelf" ones is that there quite a small gap between the top of the bin and the frame cover (the plastic panel on the photo I posted). So once you put the bin liner in which bunches a little it almost self seals....maybe a visit to the big B to pinch some ideas may be in order.... :wink:

sandra77 · Apr 29, 2008 10:32 pm

Thanks... I dont really want one with the lid on it. So IF we decide to get one from the big B I might rip the lid off it.

I explained to hubby what I wanted and he said he will do this and this... (I was like :th:

huh?)

I think what he said was something like he will make the draw outside bit (yes, that is a real technical term) /carcass like a regular draw to fit the size we need, then instead of the base of the draw to keep it stable we will use the plastic bin perhaps with some style of hook/clip on the side to hold it to the sides. Does that make sense? I will ask him for more details later. Then all we have to do is find a plastic bin that fits... THAT might be the real problem.

sandra

mattwalker · May 01, 2008 12:35 am

I found my solution!

http://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?p=59808#59808

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Kanin · May 01, 2008 8:53 pm

Hafele do a single (1x20l) and double (2x15l) bin suitable for a cabinet 300mm wide.

My mother installed a "Kitchen King" (kiwi brand) underbench drawer bin in her kitchen, and it comes with a "perfume-sealed" lid. But the bins are emptied regularly enough that they don't smell. (Of rubbish, that is. She's sick to death of the fragrance!)