8 DIY Trash Can Ideas To Make Decor Pieces
Check out this collection of DIY Trash Can Ideas, where you’ll find creative and budget-friendly ways to add functionality and style to your home or office waste management. You will learn how to repurpose materials, create unique designs, and customize your trash cans to fit your aesthetic and organizational needs perfectly.
DIY Trash Can Ideas For Kitchen
Now, You can upgrade your living spaces with these DIY trash can ideas. Whether for your kitchen, bedroom, or laundry room, these customized bins can be made from affordable, easily accessible materials.
A messy trash can no longer disrupt your overall theme. With some creativity, your waste bins will not only serve a practical purpose but also enhance your home’s design.
Glitter Trash Can
You can make a boring old metal trash can into something fun for your house, office, or dorm room by adding some glitter to it. The project takes about half an hour to complete, and you’ll be left with a pretty and sparkly trash can. You could also apply multiple colors of glitter if you want to mix things up!
Begin by applying a generous layer of paint on your uninspiring waste receptacle. Once it’s dry, brush a layer of adhesive on the rim, then sprinkle generous amounts of glitter on it. Allow this to dry, then repeat the process. Finish off by adding two extra layers of adhesive to secure the glitter in place, and your cute, glittered trashcan is ready. Remember to keep it away from pets who might be attracted to the glitter.
Materials:
- An old trashcan
- Spray paint
- Decoupage or similar adhesive
- Glitter
Skill level: advanced
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Ice Cream Themed Trash Can
Experience the spirit of summer all year round with this creatively designed DIY Ice Cream Cone Trash Can. Showcasing the complete aesthetic of ice cream, it is perfect for any classroom, nursery, or any room that calls for a fun and summer vibe.
The transformation of a simple trash can into a delightful ice cream cone design starts with spray painting the lid hot pink and the base light brown, allowing them to dry fully. Attach a red ball to the lid center and create a green leaf and stem design to mimic a cherry. Stick various colored vinyl in the shape of sprinkles onto the lid. Apply Mod Podge to seal it all. For the base, paint a basket weave to create an ice cream cone illusion. Finally, apply Mod Podge and let it dry completely before assembling your fun new trash can.
Materials:
- This Trash Can
- Hot Pink Spray Paint
- Light Brown Spray Paint
- Brown Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Red Ping Pong Ball
- Green Heavy Cardstock
- Glue Gun
- Various Colors of Sticker Vinyl
- Mod Podge
- Scissors
Skill level: advanced
Newspaper Waste Can
Transform a simple plastic wastebasket into a unique and stylish accessory by covering it with dictionary book pages using a washable Mod Podge. The DIY litter basket adds vintage charm to any room and can be personalized by using different types of paper and different designs of botanical cut-outs.
To craft your book page waste basket, first adhere sections of dictionary pages onto the surface of a plain waste basket by applying a washable adhesive, being careful not to tear the paper. Trim smaller pieces from the book pages to cover the bottom and top edges of the basket. Next, you’ll want to decorate with a botanical cutout over the book pages. After arranging, overlay everything with thick layers of the adhesive to seal it. Allow it to dry completely before use!
Materials:
- A plastic wastebasket
- Dictionary book pages
- Washable mod podge
- A botanical cut-out
- A good soft bristle brush
Skill level: simple
Paint Stir Trash Can
Say goodbye to clutter and disorganized table tops with this delightful crafting project. The DIY Paint Stir Stick Trash Can serves not only as a functional item but as a stylish one as well. Perfectly suitable for bedrooms, offices, or bathrooms, this piece can retain its natural rustic wooden style or be painted in a color of your preference to match your decor.
Start this DIY project by coloring the sticks in the color of your choice. When they’re dry, stick them to the bucket’s bottom edge using glue. Now, put a big hoop inside the top of the dustbin and make sure each stick is locked with a bit of glue. Do this after taking off the metal part from the hoop. Lastly, draw a circle on some leftover cardboard that matches the bottom of your bin, cut it out, and stick it at the bottom with high-temp glue. And there you have it, your stylish, DIY rubbish bin.
Materials:
- Wood Paint Sticks
- Wood Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Craft Paint
- One 9″ Dia. Embroidery Hoop Set (or whichever size you prefer)
- Cardboard Scrap
Skill level: simple
R2-d2 Themed Trash Can
If you love Star Wars and want to display that at home or work, this R2-D2 garbage bin is perfect. It has a sensor that lifts the top when your hand gets near. It’s small, so it blends in well and looks better than most bins. It’s also a thoughtful present for any Star Wars enthusiast.
Begin by designing the front details of R2D2 on a trashcan and attaching it. Proceed similarly for the back, filling gaps if necessary. Continue by crafting the legs out of thick cardboard and ensuring they’re properly aligned before attaching them. Create a third leg for balance, adjusting as needed. Craft a dome-like head out of cardboard, add details, and mount it on the can. Finish it off with additional designs and features as per your preference. This transforms an ordinary trashcan into an exciting R2D2 one.
Materials:
- A trash can
- Cardboard
- X-acto knife
- Computer paper
- Printer
- Microsoft word
- Computer
- Templates found below in pics
- Duct tape and scotch tape
- C clamps
- Glue
Skill level: advanced
Paint Bucket Trash Can
Utilizing an average two-gallon plastic paint bucket, this project lets you turn a functional item into a decor piece. You can cover this trash can with any cloth you like, tidily wrapped and glued on, making it a great fit for a place that needs a handy and creative addition.
Take off the handle of the paint bucket. Cut and fold your cloth to be 2″ taller than your bucket and twice its diameter. Attach the fabric to the bucket using a hot glue line, making sure to tuck the fabric in to pleat it. Maintain the pattern while wrapping it all around the bucket. Using additional portions of hot glue, secure the bottom edge of the fabric onto the bucket. All leftover fabric is folded neatly to hide the meeting point of the fabric. That’s how you can fashion a waste bin from a paint bucket.
Materials:
- 2-gallon plastic paint bucket – they sell them at Lowes
- 1 yard of fabric
- Hot glue gun and glue
- Popsicle stick
- Ruler
- Iron
Skill level: moderate
White Tilt-Out Trash Cabinet
This stylish and practical DIY project provides an effective solution to hide unsightly trash cans while adding visual appeal to your space. It features a stand-alone structure with a 21” x 30” cabinet door, ideal for a large garbage can. All you need to do is open the door and throw the trash; it’s that easy!
Get this DIY project by constructing a cabinet frame to fit a cabinet door. After crafting the outer frame, prepare the pocket holes and secure it with strong adhesive. Assemble additional wood pieces to form the back, bottom, and sides. Then, apply wood filler to the gaps and follow this up with thorough sanding. The next stage is painting. Prepare an adequately sized door, and make sure to fit the door into the cabinet frame correctly. Fix the hinges, and finally, attach a door pull. And your tilt-out trash cabinet is all set!
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Skill level: advanced
Chevron Trash Can
The Chevron Design Trash Can is a simple and useful item, with a modern look. The special chevron pattern makes it nice for any room, like your home office or kitchen. Made of strong metal, this trash can is good for daily use and also looks fancy. It has an easy-to-remove inside part to take out the waste quickly.
Bring this DIY basket to life by preening the trash can with soap and water, then disassembling the can from its wire base. Apply primer on both parts, then spray paint the can part white and the wire part metallic silver. Next, use a cutting machine to create the chevron pattern with vinyl. Apply the pattern by hand and burn it in place. Tape off the top, then spray paint the desired color. While the paint is still wet, remove the vinyl to reveal clean, crisp lines. Touch up any areas if needed and reassemble the can to complete the transformation.
Materials:
- Nasty ghetto trash can
- Krylon peacock blue spray paint
- Krylon metallic silver spray paint
- Krylon gloss white spray paint
- Rustoleum clean metal primer
- Silhouette machine
Skill level: easy
