Recycling Stations

One of the biggest headaches my clients have in staying organizing is what to do with all the disposable items we receive that we don’t want to just throw away. This goes beyond the basic aluminum, plastic, and newspaper recyclables that many communities pick up. Whatever your recycling needs - you need to have a place to put these items before properly disposing of them. Whether those items be pill bottles (most communities don’t recycle #5 plastics), glass (Nashville, for example, doesn’t pick up glass in their curbside recycling bins), plastic grocery bags, batteries, you name it!

Behold - the recycling station! An in-home bin system to collect all those items in their own containers. When they’re full, take them to the drop-off location (or mail them back in envelopes such as prepaid shipping labels for used Nespresso pods). Here are some ideas to get you started.

Put It on Wheels

Stackable containers on casters allow you to move the bins around when cleaning or rearranging.

Repurpose Reusable Bags

These labeled bags unhook from the wall so when they’re full - you can easily take them to the right recycling center.

Make it Metal

Metal buckets with cute stickers = easy DIY recycling station.

Put it Outside

Already have an outdoor station for trash? Add to it by putting in bins for items that can’t go in curb-side recycling or trash cans.

Go Wooden

This bin looks great in a garage and can be bought or made yourself!

Keep it Stealthy & Sleek

This modern recycling tower doubles as a sleek item of home decor as well as a durable, multi-category solution for disposables.

Use More than 1 (or 2!) Drawers

If you’re fortunate enough to have ample cabinet and drawer space why not give recycling pride of place by hiding it in this ample space?

Redefine "Trash"

Trash bins aren’t just for trash! They can be used to save the planet - one recyclable at a time.

Install a Rotation Station

Many people detest the lazy susan. If that’s you, repurpose it into a recycling station!

High Tech Design

Want to have the coolest recycling container on the block? Look no further than this high tech bottle receptacle.

Stack It Up

This DIY ladder makes it easy to access your recycling & lets you customize each container to fit your needs.

Make Your Own Drawers

Create a recycling station in your mud or utility room by taking a shelving unit and putting in drawers & small bins for all your recycling needs!