The UK's bestWheelie Bin Storage2022 Review

There are a lot of ingenious ways nowadays to stop bad weather and pests from wreaking havoc with the bins. For example, if you’re looking for a safe space to store your large 240 L wheelie bins, the Keter Store-It-Out Max can comfortably fit two inside.

It’s a great way to stop dustbins getting blown over by high winds, plus it keeps them safely hidden away from rats and ravenous seagulls as well.

Even if your garden is pretty sheltered and free of rebellious wildlife, this is one of the best wheelie bin storage solutions for hiding away ugly bins; I know a lot of people have both a large green and black dustbin, so this is a convenient way to conceal them both out of sight.

Given that you can also padlock the lid of the unit, it’s also possible to place the Store-It-Out Max at the front of the house, without worrying about anyone tampering with the rubbish.

It’s entirely closed as well, with a stable floor and weather-resistant UPVC sides that make it water tight, but easy to open when required. When putting away rubbish, the piston-assisted lid is easy to open, and you can connect a chain from the lids to the bins so that their lids open at the same time. It’s a much better solution than feeling like you need an extra hand every time you put out the rubbish.

Then, when bin day rolls around, the entire front of the unit can be opened, meaning bins can be easily wheeled out, and safely returned to their home after they’ve been emptied. There’s actually a sloped threshold which helps get them in and out, so it’s not necessary to yank them over a ledge.

Of course, it doesn’t have to be exclusively for bins, measuring 112 x 134 x 79 cm on the inside, it can also be used to store bikes, gardening equipment, or toys. As previously mentioned, it’s sufficiently waterproof to keep everything dry.

The assembly can be a little complicated, which is perhaps the biggest negative about this bin store. It requires a steady, methodical approach and ideally an electric screwdriver for the 44 (!) individual screws. Get a friend involved and it will at least be a somewhat easier job.

If your wheelie bins have a capacity of 120 L, you likely don’t want to take up more space than necessary with a storage unit that’s a lot bigger than they are.

You should be able to fit the Keter Store-It-Out Midi in the same place that you currently keep your bins. It fits two 120 L bins inside and conceals them away behind a pleasant, neutral UPVC plastic exterior, with outside measurements of 130 x 110 x 74 cm.

Even if you’ve only got one dustbin to deal with, the weather-resistant finish of this unit actually makes it very watertight, so you can even store other items in it if you want to.

It can be closed with a padlock as well, so regardless of whether you’ve opted for storing bins, bikes or garden equipment, you can securely shut them away. It’s also a good place for keeping foldable garden furniture. Just be careful, if you’re storing anything vaguely expensive, to conceal the unit well.

Unlike the larger ‘Maxi’ model from Keter, this storage unit doesn’t have any pistons to help with keeping the lid open. It’s therefore slightly more difficult to manage in terms of throwing rubbish away – you have to hold open the lids by yourself before chucking the bag in.

The sloped threshold at the entrance though features in this model as well though, making it easy to wheel bins out when bin day comes along.

One thing to note is that the plastic feels a little thinner than you might want for storing very valuable items. It’s suitable for bins, and other general garden items, but if you’re looking for a place to store expensive garden machinery there are better options out there.

I know that some gardeners prefer wooden accessories in their garden over plastic ones. Of course, you do generally have to pay a bit more for them, but if you’re keen to keep your dustbins hidden in a more natural-looking shelter, something like the Wooden Wheelie Bin Store from Rowlinson is an attractive option to go for.

The timber blends in with the greenery and surroundings of the garden, whilst the fact that it’s pressure treated means it won’t rot or suffer from insect infestations.

Seeing as it’s wood, there’s always the option to paint it as well – so whilst it’s a light timber colour when it arrives, you could make it darker to fit in with other furniture, or even paint it to be a bit more colourful if that’s your garden theme.

In terms of size, it measures 128 cm high and 126 cm across, with a depth of 82 cm. This is a decent size to fit two standard wheelie bins up to 110 cm tall.

When it comes to throwing rubbish away, you only need to open the lid to the storage unit, and the bin lids will open as well because they are connected together with a chain. Therefore, there’s actually no need to touch the bin itself, and you can prop the lid open as well, leaving you with two hands free to deal with the rubbish.

To keep the bins in place, there’s a small sliding lock on the doors which stops them from blowing open, but it’s still easy to undo when the time comes to take the bins out.

The primary difference between this bin store and the Keter Store-It-Out, also featured on this page, is the level of protection offered from the elements. This Rowlinson Bin Store has an open back, so needs to be positioned against a wall, and slatted sides; it’s great for hiding away unsightly bins, but it won’t be suitable for storing other garden equipment because it’s not watertight.

If you don’t want to build a semi-permanent structure in the garden, but are still keen to tuck your bins out of sight, this Double Wheelie Bin Screen is one of the best wheelie bin storage solutions for hiding bins away without having to spend hours on assembly first.

Even if you’re a dab hand at DIY, there are some things we don’t want to spend our precious free time on – and bin storage might just be one of them. This hand-woven willow screen takes very little time (we’re talking 5 – 15 minutes) to put together. It’s also, therefore, a great option for people who aren’t so confident with their DIY skills as well.

Once you set it up, it will measure 121 cm wide and 115 cm tall, with a depth of 80 cm. This means it’s large enough to conceal two standard wheelie bins out of sight. Also, due to its willow construction, it’s relatively lightweight, meaning it can be picked up and moved wherever.

This light build might make it sound like the screen will fall over easily, but it remains pretty stable in most weather; however, it may be prone to blowing over in higher winds. This is probably its biggest shortcoming, as otherwise it’s an inexpensive option capable of hiding bins well. Using bungee cords may be one solution for securing the screen to a fence when the weather is more turbulent.

Overall, it’s a good, affordable option for disguising the bins, and whilst it might not be as durable as some of the more ‘permanent’ bin storage units, it’s still more than capable of lasting several years.

Whether you live in a flat with several unsightly bins out front, or are part of a larger household, you might be after a way to hide three large dustbins.

You can store any three bins, up to 240 L each, in the 3 Wheelie Bin Store from MonsterShop. That could be two black bins and one green recycling bin, or just your and your neighbours’ black bins.

Each of the three bins have their own compartments, with doors that can be locked with a padlock. This can also help stop people from stealing your wheelie bin if it has to sit in plain sight of the road. Unfortunately, this is more of a common occurrence than some may think; but, if it’s happened to you, you’re probably fed up of having to pay for a new dustbin each time.

Also, if you’re sharing the unit with neighbours, everyone can have their own lock and key to avoid any disputes.

The timber construction is a lot more pleasant to look at than plastic dustbins as well, so it can improve the appearance of either the front or back garden. Plus, it can be painted if you would prefer it do be stained darker or a different colour.

A chain holds the lid open, so that you don’t have to hold it whilst sorting out the rubbish, but you still have to open the in lid separately. You can, however, lean it against the lid of the storage unit once it’s open, so you can then have both hands free.

There’s no base on this one, meaning it needs to be positioned on level ground. And the back is open so it will need to be positioned up against a wall. It’s also slatted, which is good news for stopping odours from getting trapped inside, but does mean that pests could still access inside the unit if they wanted to.

Whilst bins sit outside, a lot of us end up with our recycling boxes taking up valuable space inside the house. Mostly, because it’s hard to keep them dry anywhere else. Fortunately, the Combi Wooden Chest from Qubox offers a sheltered area outside, with enough space for a bin and two recycling boxes.

The sturdy pressure-treated timber chest completely hides away a standard 240 L bin along with the recycling. It’s such a robust unit that it doesn’t even look like a bin store (the ultimate disguise…!).

Of course, you pay slightly more for such an attractive ‘mini shed’, but it’ll likely out last even a lot of your bins.

Each recycling box has its own shelf, so it can be individually accessed to avoid having to stack them. It’s a system which makes the task of having to sort out the disarray of recycling much easier, and keeps it out the house.

Once assembled, it measures 120 cm high and 133.5 cm across with a depth of 84.5 cm. There’s no base, so it does require enough space to place it somewhere with a level surface; if you place it on gravel, you can mostly fill in the gap under the doors, but if you place it on paving there will be a space at the bottom.

Because of this, it’s not entirely watertight, despite being otherwise well insulated, but you could still use the storage shelves for keeping some other garden-related items on.

However, it’s not recommended to keep anything too valuable inside; the doors are locked by two bolts to stop them swinging open unannounced, but there’s no way to secure them with a padlock.

The bin can stay in situ whilst you throw away any rubbish, and its lid connects to the lid of the storage unit with a chain so that they both open at the same time.

Overall, it’s one of the best wheelie bin storage solutions if you only have one wheelie bin and are looking for somewhere really tidy to store it alongside your recycling.

Qubox reliably offer very ‘complete’ storage solutions for bins. Their Quad wheelie bin storage chest completely conceals 4 x 240 L dustbins in a way that actually makes them look nice (and not like a massive eyesore).

As you can imagine, due to its capacity, it’s a large storage unit, so it’s probably most appropriate for blocks of flats, small hotels, or businesses that have a consistent need for rubbish storage.

It’s one of the best wheelie bin storage solutions for tidying away a large number of bins in an attractive way, capable of keeping the exteriors of properties looking clean and desirable, instead of like a massive bin parking lot.

There’s quite a lot of assembly required, and once it’s put together the storage chest (/small shed) measures 120 cm high by 285 cm wide. It’s 80.5 cm deep as well, so it’s actually no deeper or taller than other units, just substantially longer.

As you can imagine, this therefore isn’t for small residential homes – it needs quite a lot of space, on a flat, level surface, to be positioned correctly.

Each lid opens individually, with a chain that can be wrapped around the lid of the bin in order to make it open at the same time as the storage unit lid. The bins are all stored in their own individual compartment, and you can unbolt each door separately.

There’s a small gap at the front so that the door can open without catching on the ground, which does mean that it’s not entirely watertight, and there’s no base. However, the back and sides make it a robust unit.

It’s worth mentioning that it’s very heavy as a result of this fairly comprehensive construction, and, therefore, it should be built in situ as it will be difficult to carry and reposition once assembled.