11+ Smart Ideas to Hide Trash Cans Outside

Trash cans are essential, but let’s face it, they’re not the prettiest part of your yard. Luckily, there are plenty of clever ways to hide trash cans outside without sacrificing your home’s curb appeal.

1. Multi-Bin Enclosures

Multi-bin enclosures keep all your waste bins neatly together.
Multi-bin enclosures keep all your waste bins neatly together.

Create a unified look with multi-bin enclosures that can store several bins together. I always suggest this to families with high waste management needs.

You might give these a try:

  • Outdoor Wooden Trash Can Enclosure: Enhance your yard with a stylish wooden enclosure, keeping bins organized and concealed.
  • Weatherproof Garbage Bin Shed: Keep your bins dry and tidy with a durable weatherproof shed, perfect for any backyard.
  • Multi-Bin Storage Shed: Optimize space with a multi-bin storage shed, ideal for managing high waste needs efficiently.

2. Recessed Storage Nooks

Recessed storage nooks offer a sleek and integrated trash can concealment solution.
Recessed storage nooks offer a sleek and integrated trash can concealment solution.

Build recessed nooks into your landscape design for a hidden storage solution. This is ideal for those looking to integrate trash storage seamlessly into their yard.

A few choices to try:

  • Outdoor Storage Shed: Transform your yard with a durable shed that blends seamlessly into your landscape.
  • Weatherproof Storage Box: Keep your items safe with a weatherproof box designed for hidden outdoor storage.
  • Garden Tool Organizer: Organize your garden tools with an organizer that fits perfectly in recessed nooks.

3. Reclaimed Wood Covers

Reclaimed wood covers add rustic charm to trash can concealment.
Reclaimed wood covers add rustic charm to trash can concealment.

Use reclaimed wood to create rustic covers for your bins. In my sustainable projects, this is a go-to for its eco-friendly charm.

These products might be useful:

  • Reclaimed Wood Planks: Order reclaimed wood planks to craft charming eco-friendly covers for your outdoor bins now.
  • Outdoor Wood Sealant: Protect your rustic wood covers with durable outdoor wood sealant for long-lasting preservation.
  • Woodworking Tools Set: Get essential woodworking tools to build and customize your reclaimed wood bin covers easily.

4. Side Yard Shelters

Side yard shelters make the most of narrow spaces for trash storage.
Side yard shelters make the most of narrow spaces for trash storage.

Tuck away trash cans in a side yard shelter, making use of those often-unused spaces. These shelters are a favorite in my designs for optimizing small yards.

Maybe worth checking out:

  • Outdoor Wooden Storage Shed: Create a stylish retreat for your trash cans. Easy assembly for neat organization.
  • Weather-Resistant Trash Can Cover: Protect your bins from the elements and enhance your yard’s appearance effortlessly.
  • Garden Privacy Screens: Add privacy and keep your bins discreetly hidden with these easy-to-install screens.

5. Decorative Lattice Screens

Lattice screens provide both beauty and function to outdoor spaces.
Lattice screens provide both beauty and function to outdoor spaces.

Decorative lattice screens add an elegant barrier between your trash cans and the rest of your yard. I often recommend them to clients who want a quick and stylish fix.

A few helpful options:

  • Heavy-Duty Outdoor Privacy Screen Panels: Enhance your yard with durable, stylish privacy screens. Perfect to hide unsightly trash cans.
  • Weather-Resistant Lattice Screen Kits: Add elegance and functionality to your yard with weather-resistant lattice screen kits.
  • Modular Garden Lattice Privacy Screens: Upgrade your outdoor space with modular lattice screens for a customized privacy solution.

6. Stone Wall Cladding

Stone wall cladding provides a durable and stylish concealment for trash bins.
Stone wall cladding provides a durable and stylish concealment for trash bins.

Clad a storage area with stone for a robust and elegant look. This is particularly striking in gardens with existing stone features.

Check these products out:

  • Natural Stone Veneer Panels: Enhance your garden with these easy-to-install stone veneer panels for a classic look.
  • Stone Adhesive Mortar: Securely attach your stone cladding with reliable adhesive mortar, ensuring durability and style.
  • Outdoor Stone Sealant: Protect your stone cladding from the elements with a premium outdoor sealant for lasting beauty.

7. Bamboo Screens

Bamboo screens offer a natural and exotic solution to conceal trash cans.
Bamboo screens offer a natural and exotic solution to conceal trash cans.

Opt for bamboo screens for an exotic touch. I’ve found this to be an excellent solution for clients wanting a tropical vibe.

A few suggestions:

  • Freestanding Bamboo Privacy Screen: Enhance your outdoor area with a portable bamboo screen for instant tropical vibes.
  • Bamboo Garden Fence Panels: Create an exotic ambiance by using bamboo panels to discreetly hide waste bins.
  • Expandable Bamboo Trellis: Add a lush look with an expandable bamboo trellis perfect for concealing trash cans.

8. Painted Pallet Screens

Painted pallets bring a splash of color and creativity to trash can concealment.
Painted pallets bring a splash of color and creativity to trash can concealment.

Repurpose painted pallets to create a colorful screen for your bins. Clients love this for a pop of color and creativity in their gardens.

You might like:

  • Outdoor Wood Pallets: Create a vibrant screen for your bins with durable and repurposed wooden pallets. Add creativity to your garden!
  • Outdoor Weatherproof Paint: Transform your pallets with weatherproof paint, ideal for adding lasting color to your garden décor.
  • Decorative Stencils for Painting: Enhance your painted screens with stencils for an artistic and detailed touch. Easy to use and creative!

9. Expandable Trellis

Expandable trellises adapt to growing plants, offering a dynamic screen for trash cans.
Expandable trellises adapt to growing plants, offering a dynamic screen for trash cans.

An expandable trellis allows for a growing solution to hide trash cans. This is a great idea for anyone looking to incorporate climbing plants.

Give these a look:

  • Expandable Garden Trellis: Enhance privacy and aesthetics by installing an expandable garden trellis with ease today.
  • Climbing Plant Seeds: Grow beautiful climbing plants to naturally cover and beautify your trellis setup effortlessly.
  • Outdoor Planter Boxes: Ensure healthy plant growth with durable planter boxes designed for outdoor conditions.

10. Woven Willow Panels

Willow panels add a rustic touch to trash can concealment.
Willow panels add a rustic touch to trash can concealment.

Woven willow panels offer a rustic charm to hide those bins. This natural material is perfect for a cottage garden look.

Useful items to consider:

  • Woven Willow Garden Screen: Enhance your garden’s aesthetic and hide bins with this charming willow screen. Add rustic allure!
  • Outdoor Willow Privacy Fence: Achieve cottage-style privacy and conceal those unsightly trash bins effortlessly. Transform your garden now!
  • Willow Panel Garden Divider: Divide and decorate your outdoor spaces using this versatile and natural willow panel. Perfect choice!

11. Modern Metal Covers

Modern metal covers provide a sleek and durable solution for trash can concealment.
Modern metal covers provide a sleek and durable solution for trash can concealment.

Go sleek with modern metal covers that offer durability and style. I’ve used these in contemporary designs where clean lines are key.

Items that may come in handy:

  • Stainless Steel Outdoor Trash Can Covers: Enhance your outdoor decor with durable, sleek stainless steel trash can covers. Perfect for modern settings.
  • Contemporary Metal Bin Enclosures: Upgrade your garden with contemporary metal bin enclosures that blend style with functionality effortlessly.
  • Weatherproof Metal Trash Bin Covers: Keep your bins protected and stylish with weatherproof metal covers. Ideal for any climate conditions.

Text: Joyce Peterson