Garage Organization: Create Recycle Bin Hangers
Updated: Jul. 23, 2019Organize your recycling bins
Recycling Bin Ideas: Find the studs, then attach the bin holders
Here’s a simple, no-nonsense way to prevent your recycling bins from hogging precious floor space or getting kicked around the garage: Hang them on the wall.
For a standard 20-in.-long bin, all you need is an 18-in.-long 2×4 at the bottom of the column of bins, and a 1×4 and a 2×4, both 18 in. long, for the top lip of each bin. Level and screw the bottom 2×4 cleat to studs wherever you want the column to start. Then screw the top cleat pieces together with 1-5/8-in. screws (Photo 1). Use the bin as a spacer to position the top cleat for each bin. Draw a line to mark the top of the cleat (Photo 1) and then screw it to the wall with 3-in. screws (Photo 2). Repeat the process for each bin, hang them on the wall and then you can stop kicking those cans!
Required Tools for this recycling bin idea project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
- Cordless drill
- Level
- Miter saw
- Stud finder
- Tape measure
Required Materials for this recycling bin idea project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
- 1-5/8-in. drywall screws
- 1x4
- 2x4
- 3-in. drywall screws
