We hadn't really thought of IKEA's Trofast system as something to use outside of a kid's room until a reader mentioned repurposing it as a recycling station. Since then, we've noticed lots of different recycling ideas within the IKEA catalog, some of them obvious and some not so much...
FIRST ROW
• 1 The Trofast Storage System comes in multiple combinations (this one is $62).
• 2 Slugis Boxes ($3 - $17) are basic plastic bins in a range of sizes and depths.
• 3 The Knodd Bin with Lid ($25) is a classic metal wastebasket.
• 4 The Rationell Recycling Bin ($10) is designed to fit inside a kitchen cabinet.
• 5 The Sortera Box ($9) has a folding lid so that you can open it while stacked.
SECOND ROW
• 6 Turned upside-down, the Evert Stool ($5) is a colorful recycling bin.
• 7 The Fibbe Bin with Lid ($14.99) is a good small-space model.
• 8 The Andy Drawer Unit on Casters ($25) is an office item that could be repurposed as a recycling station.
• 9 Plastic Dimpa Bin with Lid ($6.99 each) are washable and reusable.
• 10 The Fniss Wastebasket ($1.99) is cheap enough to buy as many as you need.
THIRD ROW
• 11 Rill Casters ($10 for 4 pack) can be used to create rolling bins.
• 12 The Vessla Storage Crate ($5.99) comes with built-in casters.
• 13 If you need a place to hide your bins or bags, the Apa Storage Box is just $15.
Posted originally from: AT:Chicago
Originally published 2009-08-06 - CB
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I've got the Fibbe for my compost bucket, and it is great!
we just got the sortera boxes. they come in two sizes (the one pictured above and a deeper size). both sizes stack together. we love these. less than $15 per box, look great in our apt kitchen (no extra closet storage, no outdoor storage to store recycling), and are really functional.
Our recycling is in the cabinet under the sink... there is around 8" on either side of the garbage disposal to slide a container in. I am still trying to figure out the best way to use the space. We have to divide our recycling (glass / cans & plastic / paper) so we need at least 3 bins. Anyone know about any super narrow, tall bins out there?