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The best slim recycling bins for small spaces
1. Joseph Joseph Totem Compact Waste & Recycling Bin
This compact recycling bin from Joseph Joseph is just 12 inches wide and 14.5 inches deep. Despite its small size, this container fits up to 10 gallons of recyclables and waste in two five-gallon compartments. The bin comes in stainless steel, white, or grey to match your appliances.
Buy it here: Joseph Joseph Totem Compact Recycling Bin, $200
2. Don Hierro Modern Trash Can with Recycling Bin Combo
This sleek, modern recycling bin from Wayfair has two five-gallon bins to fit up to 10 gallons of recyclables. It’s just 13.2 inches long and 11.6 inches wide so you can squeeze it into any corner of your kitchen.Â
Buy it here:Â Don Hierro Modern Trash Can with Recycling Bin Combo, $194
3. Compact Dual Slim Recycling Bin
This compact recycling bin fits 32 liters (or just under 8.5 gallons) of recyclables between two bins. The slim recycling container is just 8.3 inches long and 11.2 inches wide, so it’s a perfect fit for small spaces. The vertical recycling bin also features wheels that make it easy to move around your kitchen.
Buy it here: Compact Dual Slim Recycling Bin, $135
4. VECELO Dry and Wet Separation Trash Can
If you’re looking for a compact vertical recycling and trash bin, this option from Wayfair has wet and dry storage compartments for easy sorting. It’s also under $100 and measures just 15.2 inches wide thanks to the vertical two-tier design.
Buy it here: VECELO Dry and Wet Separation Trash Can, $65
5. iTouchless 5.3 Gallon Open Top Trash Can & Recycle Bin
This dual stainless steel trash and recycling bin is a great pick for dorm rooms or offices. The two compartments have their own inner bins to make taking out your recyclables easier.
Buy it here:Â iTouchless 5.3 Gallon Open Top Trash Can & Recycle Bin, $70
6. Brabantia Sort & Go Plastic Recycling Bin
This sleek 10.6-gallon plastic recycling bin from Brabantia comes in four colors — light grey, dark grey, jade green, and fir green. The compact bin is 10.6 inches wide so it can easily fit between cabinets and appliances.
Buy it here:Â Brabantia Sort & Go Plastic Recycling Bin, $68
7. Suncast Commercial Slim Polypropylene Recycling Bin
If you don’t mind a classic look or need a clearly marked bin for recycling collectors, this slim bin is a great option for small spaces at just 11 inches wide. It’s also an affordable pick that fits up to 23 gallons.
Buy it here:Â Suncast Commercial Slim 23 Gallon Polypropylene Recycling Bin, $36
8. Simplehuman Dual Compartment Butterfly Step Can
This butterfly-lid style step can is made from durable stainless steel with plastic inner bins you can take out and clean. The slim design is just 10.4 inches wide and fits about 10.5 gallons of trash and recycling.Â
Buy it here: Simplehuman Dual Compartment Butterfly Step Can, $170
Contact Donnette Beckett at (217) 421-6983. Follow her on Twitter: @donnettebHR
Donnette Beckett
"Together Decatur" Columnist and Food/Drink Reporter
