A garbage hutch could be repositioned and used as a compost for leaves or a planter for flowers. A garbage can by a back door makes a good "transition bin" in the winter, Mangion said.

North Cowichan purchased 20,650 garbage and organic carts, at a cost of almost $1 million, last year for the approximately 10 ...

2.A pop-up lid bin because covered garbage cans in the bathroom are a great way to prevent not-so-pleasant smells from seeping out — but if you don't want or need the bells and whistles of an ...

4. Trash bin composter Similar to a bucket compost bin, you can easily repurpose a trash bin to make a DIY compost bin. The important thing with this idea is choosing the right material of trash bin.

Trash spilling out of public sidewalk bins is a common sight across the city. Some point the finger at the sanitation department, claiming that bins aren't being emptied frequently enough.