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Garbage Box

My Garbage Can, Recycling, and Compost Container Converting ProjectUpdated 4 years ago

Concerns:

  • I don't want the enclosure be TOO tall. My driveway wall is only 4 feet tall there, so I would like it to be as low as possible.
  • Hence the slope backwards, so that the cans can be pulled out front ways easily.
  • Upper horizontal cross beam MUST be high enough to allow the cans to slide out! (Hence the backward slant)
  • Keep Doors from Sagging
  • Strong cross piece on back to keep whole-thing from going trapezoidal
  • Lids Light Enough to lift one-handed

Concerns:

PurpleHandles
RedHinges + Latches
GreenFeet
YellowShelf

Signs:

  • "Paper+Cardboard"
  • "Crushed Containers"
  • "Garbage"
  • "Compost"

Pics:

Latch concept:

Rests up top on red peg
Spin Counter-clockwise to latch both doors

Signage:

Wood-burned signs are AWESOME and classy hidden when closed, revealed when opened!!
I will need to install a laminated card on the inside of the lid, to flop down when opened indicating the Garbage rules
  • Please Install BOTH Aps on the phone for pickup reminders
  • If it doesn't _comfortably_ fit in the appropriate area, you must take it to the Bottle Depot
  • You will be charged for any extra dumping and transportation costs.
  • If garbage is overfilled, bags will be opened to make sure recycling is being properly removed from garbage.

Extras:

  • Exacto Knife Tied to it to cut large Cardboard
  • Label all Recycling Boxes
  • Lip to easily roll cans back in.
  • Pet-proof Rat Trap Area

Questions:

  • How to latch Doors, that is strong, but easily unlatched and re-latched
  • How to keep Top Lids Propped-Up (Hydraulics, Wood Prop?)

Supplies($200-$300):

  • Wood Structure (Scrap)
  • Wood Walls (Scrap)
  • Wood Lid (???)
  • Wood Shelf (Plywood)
  • Wood Floor (Plywood)
  • Wood Door (???)
  • Nails / Screws
  • Chain+Clip to attach to Garbage+Compost Lids
  • Latch????
  • Hinges (10 very strong)
  • 5 / 6 Handles
  • Hydraulics?

Notes:

  • Garbage Can: 30"W x 24"D x 42"H
  • Compost Can: 21"W x 21"D x 42"H
  • Recycling Box: 14"W x 19"D x 13"H