Kitchen Island With Garbage Bin

Garbage cans are to be unseen, and unsmelled, and these kitchen islands with garbage bin can accomplish both of those goals. Never again have a stinky garbage can putrefying in the corner, ruining a good meal. Just open the door or slide it out, toss your refuse, then close. And with many models available, there is sure to be one to match your existing kitchen cabinetry.

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A very functional idea for kitchen use. This portable kitchen island feautres solid black legs and a durable wooden frame finished in white color. It features three shelves for accessories, one compartment for trash, one drawer and a quite spacious top.

A very solid and functional kitchen island that provides plenty of working space. It includes a drawer for a garbage bin. This wooden drawer includes a white wooden face with a solid metal handle that is practical and decorative.

A functional and decorative kitchen island with solid wooden frame in white color. It features three small drawers and one lower compartment for a garbage bin. Square top of this island offers a small working space.

This kitchen island is going to show you how the truly multi-functional piece looks like. In this furniture you will find a lot of free space for storage, offered by several drawers and cabinets. There's also a pull-out drawer with the trash bin, and a built-in microwave nook.

Witkowski Homer Kitchen Cart with Wood Top
This pearly, wood-paneled cart will look perfect in a rustic or shabby chic kitchen. The central unit functions as a stylish garbage bin that slides in and out with ease for a quick cleanup. The 41.54'' W x 17.72'' D tropical hardwood countertop will bring a touch of refined elegance to your home.

Adalbero Kitchen Island
Fans of the industrial interior style will love this heavy-duty unit with its robust fastener design and sleek silver finish. You can easily throw garbage through the eyelet hole to the side of the countertop and into the trash can underneath. The industrial-grade work surface is mark and stain-resistant.

Kitchen Cart with Leaf, Trash Compartment and Spice Rack Natural Brown and White
This natural-looking kitchen cart will bring a mid-century modern feel to your home. The light, elegant rubberwood finish complements airy rooms and pared-down furnishings, while the built-in, paneled trash cabinet keeps your garbage can hidden from guests. Each drawer features full-extension smooth gliding bearings and can support up to 20 lbs.

Mecor Kitchen Island Cart w/Wood Top, Rolling Utility Trolley on Wheels with Storage Drawer, Shelves and Cabinet (White)
Those looking for an affordable, multifunctional kitchen cart with a refined, understated design will love this chic unit. You’ll find this unit easy to move around, with its four lockable rubber wheels and lightweight construction. You can also turn the deep central cabinet into a hidden trash compartment or use it for storing small appliances.

Kitchen island of wooden materials with a cream-pinkish finish. It has pillared corners with bun feet and a rectangular brown top. It's equipped with 2 size-varied drawers, a 2-door cabinet and a tilted door cabinet (for a bin) with round pulls.

Step-by-step instruction how to construct a cottage country stylized side opened trash bin, painted dark green and topped with natural wood butcher block. Thanks to smart construction, the bin is hidden yet easily accessible.

Storage table with pull-out trash, brown wicker baskets and cutting board made of blanched wood. It will play its role the best in dressing room (to storage clothes) or children's bedroom (to storage toys).

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A kitchen island with a garbage bin can be a real asset in a kitchen, especially in one where meals are prepared regularly for a busy and active family. A built-in bin which accommodates dry trash, recycles and wet garbage can save many steps during meal prep.

What are the pros and cons of bins with attached cutting board?

An additional feature offered with some islands is a pull out cutting board with a hole in the middle, positioned directly over the garbage bin. This allows garbage to be swept directly into the bin, preparatory to taking it to the compost or waste receptacle. Only vegetables should be cut directly on this board and directed into the bin. First, because vegetables and raw meat shouldn’t be cut on the same cutting board to avoid cross-contamination. Second, because meat scraps shouldn’t be placed in a compost bin. The attached board presents a third problem which is that cooks who like to chop ingredients on a cutting board and then use the board to carry the ingredients to the pot would be unable to do this. However, it’s convenient to have a board that can be stored out of sight and where vegetable waste can be quickly and easily disposed of in an ecological fashion.

What are the benefits of a pull-out garbage bin?

Single pull-outs can be the perfect way to save space and to make use of those odd places such as the space between the sink cabinet and the refrigerator. The front of the pull-out can be decorated to resemble your other cabinets so that it blends with the rest of the kitchen décor. When closed, no one will know that a trash container is concealed behind that bit of decoration.

And if one hidden bin is good, two is likely to be better. A deep pullout drawer with bins for waste and recycles can make kitchen cleanup a breeze and can keep throwaways out of reach of enterprising pets. Waste can be kept out of sight from unexpected visitors and protected from dogs or cats “researching” the trash for tidbits or toys.

What things to look for in pull-out bins?

Pull out bins work much like a kitchen drawer, so attention should be paid to the same things you would look for in a smoothly operating drawer. The track for the pull-out support should be sturdy, and the drawer part should be built in such a way that it’s removable for easy cleaning. Check to see that the action is easy and doesn’t stick. If the pull-out track is made of wood, it should be rubbed with wax or a bit of bar soap to help keep the wood smooth for easy action.

Fold-down bins are handy for the ends of islands or for oddly positioned locations. They often work on side supports rather like the pull-down deposit slots at the post office. The side supports should be made of sturdy metal that’s unlikely to bend or tear with extended use.