Comments on Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Kitchen Dilemma: What do I do with the trash can?

Darn! I thought you were giving me an excuse for ...

2010-08-24T08:19:48.141-05:00

Darn! I thought you were giving me an excuse for a moment *smiles bashfully*. I know...I can spot the trash can, just feel odd opening it. I know, get over it.

Bob- That's really awesome that your city does...

2010-08-24T07:44:05.339-05:00

Bob- That's really awesome that your city does the dirty work for you. Really leaves no excuse to not recycle. I wish other cities would take note and follow suit. Initially, I didn't really like the two bin set-up(like shown above), because I worried that it would give waste more time to "sit". But for your situation, might be the perfect solution!

Alexandra- If I had a magic wand that worked to change kitchens just like that, I'd use it on your kitchen first. Sincerely, Choice Feng Shui Master.

Amy- Fantastic question! Not to sound a little unrefined, but you might just need to get over it. Here's my tip that I use... If someone has their trash can in their cabinet it's likely(not always) in one of two places. For someone in the building industry, like yourself, you may be able to spot an 15-18" full height door. If it isn't there, it's likely under the sink. I usually pick one, and quietly ask if I've chosen correctly.

As a Southern gentleman, I am all about the polite and genteel. It's not rude to ask where the waste bin is- don't open all their cabinets though, Amy... that may raise a few eyebrows!

Nice post and something I'll definitely have i...

2010-08-24T06:39:04.908-05:00

Nice post and something I'll definitely have in our next kitchen re-design. Question...as a guest at people's homes, I hate asking the "Uhh, where's the trash?" Something about it makes me feel uncomfortable. I guess because I hate opening other people's cabinets. Thoughts? I suppose the host could prop the drawer or something, but still.

Dear radical design religious guy: I have trash, r...

2010-08-23T21:34:42.228-05:00

Dear radical design religious guy: I have trash, recycle, compost and chicken scraps. Can you wave your magic top mount double-bin wand over that problem please? I like the practical solutions you offer (and don't prefer). You are my feng shui master of choice (yes, I do know how to pronounce it).
Oh, please don't put Bob Borson's posts in a bin - they are too good for that, even the nice double bin one in the picture.

Luckily for us, the city handles the sorting of ou...

2010-08-23T15:26:39.065-05:00

Luckily for us, the city handles the sorting of our recycling so we can put everything that qualifies for recycling (including my blog posts)in a single bin. That having been said - we still need two bins. We seem to be able to get one installed in the mill work but homeowner doesn't want to give up another bit of work storage and the other bin goes in the pantry. At least we design it to go there.

Tammy- You are SO right! I must say though, the &q...

2010-08-23T11:39:05.935-05:00

Tammy- You are SO right! I must say though, the "do you recycle" question is merely a response to my surroundings. Our local municipality doesn't pick up recycling where I live, and only glass/aluminum in other parts of the city.

I am 100% with you on the design community helping our homeowners be more open to recycling by making it a priority in the design.

Great thoughts! (Thanks for the comment)

Good post, Nick. These are the little things, the...

2010-08-23T11:33:18.959-05:00

Good post, Nick. These are the little things, the details, that separate a good kitchen remodel from an average or not so good one. My suggestion is that instead of asking "do you recycle?" the question could be, "where do you keep your recycling now?" I personally think if we (designers) plan for the trash bins to accommodate recycling (and composting too!), it will encourage people to do it.