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Garbage Bin

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monica123

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.


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carla6

Plywood tends to rot quickly. I would use either Oak or Maple. Stay away from Pine as it deteriorates quickly as well. Oak or Maple costs more, but it's well woth it.


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SeniorCitizen

Eastern Red Cedar or Redwood would last a good long time. Western Red Cedar would be ok for any portion that didn't contact the soil.


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Zeroturn

How about pressure treated wood? This way it won't rot or weather. You could even stain it. Most of the pressure treated wood that we have bought is redwood.


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monica123

Would it be a good idea to put it up on blocks so that it does not touch the ground? I have been looking at different woods and I think that I am going to use pressure treated.


#6

Ric

Ric

If you're looking for something that will last for years and years try the composite boards or decking, there a little more expensive but you'll only buy it one time. Veranda 5/4 in. x 6 in. x 12 ft. Composite Decking Board - LU 63930 12 at The Home Depot


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RobertBrown

RobertBrown

monica123 said:
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
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grnspot110

grnspot110

I'd go with treated! Including treated plywood, depending on the "look" you want. And yes, get it up off the ground (bricks, blocks, pavers, etc.). ~~ grnspot110


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