Bonus Trash Cans- Home Hack

It really excites me to find little hacks to make daily activities easier.  And throwing things in the trash is something we do all day many times each day.  It is a must, a necessity that we all have to deal with. It’s not glamorous but not having a trash can in the right place can be enough to drive you crazy!  Most of us have trash cans in the kitchen, bathroom, and in our bedrooms. I wanted to share ideas for “bonus” trash cans in places that you might not already have one to make life a little easier.  Here are some bonus trash can ideas:

1. In the Car-  I bought a reusable trash can bag from Amazon that attaches to the back of the passenger seat in my car so that my kids can throw their trash in the bag and not on the floor of the car, thus keeping the car neat and tidy!

2. On the kitchen counter- I use a big bowl on my kitchen counter when I am cooking as a “garbage bowl” for vegetable / fruit peels, egg shells, and packaging when I am cooking.  That way I am not dragging trash back and forth to the trash while I am cooking, saves time and it’s cleaner. I just empty the bowl when it’s full.

3. In the Laundry room- I have a trash can on top of my washing machine for clothing tags, emptying pockets, and for the lint from the dryer.  This really eliminates a lot of junk accumulating on top of the washer and dryer.

4. Under my vanity near the closet in my master bath-  I have a trash can under my vanity near my closet for clothing tags, q-tips, tissue, makeup wipes, cotton balls, makeup/beauty products/toiletry packaging, and my contacts.  I can easily just reach under and throw things away while I am washing up, doing my morning/evening routine, or putting away laundry.