The Ingenious $66 Solution I’m Grabbing to Fix My Tiny Apartment’s Biggest Problem

Living in a small space teaches you to be creative not only with storage, but also with how you disguise those practical, not-so-pretty items that immediately draw the eye. For the most part, I feel like I have both of those things figured out in my apartment, but there is one area that bothers me every day, and that’s the spot where my kitchen trash can sits. I have a one-sided galley kitchen, which means that an entire chunk of my wall is occupied by cabinets and appliances. There’s no cabinet dedicated to holding a trash can, so it rests along the wall between my bedroom and the bathroom. If I’m being generous, I would say the trash can looks out of place. Realistically, it’s a total eyesore.

Recently, though, I was scrolling online when I came across the Alsfeld trash can cabinet from Wayfair. Not only does it look like the perfect solution to my problem, but it’s also currently on sale for just $66! The cabinet sold out in the white color I was eyeing, but it’s still available in black, which you’ll want to grab fast before it’s gone, too.

Unlike a traditional cabinet that you might pick up to store cleaning supplies or kitchen gear, this one is specifically designed to hold a trash can. The main compartment doesn’t open like a regular door; instead, you pull the handle down like a garbage chute, revealing the trash can inside. The entire cabinet measures 20.5 inches wide and 35.5 inches tall, though the trash can compartment is only 24 inches tall. It can hold up to a 10-gallon trash can. The cabinet’s compact size means you’ll have no problem fitting it against a short wall or even sliding it between furniture. Either way, it’ll be useful and discreet.

In addition to the trash can storage compartment, the Alsfeld cabinet also features a spacious drawer and surface, which you can use to store any number of items, from pantry staples to pet accessories. Wayfair shoppers note that the cabinet takes about an hour to assemble on average, and that its sleek design matches most furniture. In addition to keeping your bin out of sight, this product will also help contain bad smells if you don’t have a lidded trash can. What’s more, it can help prevent pets from getting into the garbage, too.

Average Rating: 4.3/5

“This is a very small space-friendly cabinet. We liked it so much, we have two in our home. One serves as a recycling receptacle and the other a food storage cabinet for our guinea pig and fish food. It’s a very clean and crisp way to store home essentials. The top drawer is a nice bonus and deep enough to provide ample storage for knick-knacks and random mudroom items.” — Jill

“I wanted an item to hide the trash and don’t have room inside the cabinets — this was perfect! It looks great, and the tilt is exactly what I was needing.” — Kelly

“This is the most perfect thing I’ve bought from here. Gets garbage out of the way, provides storage, and the color is beautiful. Nice and sturdy, easy to put together, and looks amazing in my home.” — Jessica

I can’t believe that I’ve never thought of trying out a trash can cabinet before I stumbled across this solution, but it’s better late than never. Finally, I can keep my bin out of sight and create more storage in my kitchen at the same time. Now that it’s on sale for $66, there’s no better time to buy it.

Buy: Alsfeld Trash Can Cabinet, $65.99 (normally $101.99)