What is a good type of wood for a garbage bin? We made the last one out of plywood and it did not last. I want something more durable that we will get a few years out of.[/QUOTE
I'm assuming it's going to stay outside and be used to store garbage cans?
I made a bin out of fence boards because it matches my fence. I built it into the fence with a hinged door that opens down with a counter weight so it's not too heavy. The bin is about 8" off the ground supported by fenc posts. Fence boards are 16' long and about 7" wide and 7/8" thick pressure treated. They relatively cheap right now as lumber is down. I am paying under 7$ a piece. Join them with deck screws and your bin will probably outlive you if you keep it off the ground.
This bin looks and works like the day I built it. If you want some pics let me know.
RB