A waste system falling off its slides, disfunctional waste bins, stinky biowaste containers and other waste solutions that just don’t work for your needs are a common problem in many homes. All homes produce some type of household waste, but existing waste solutions might not be the answer to all your garbage needs. Here are some of our thoughts about planning a home’s waste system and making it work.
SORTING AND RECYCLING WASTE
The first thing to sit down and think about when renewing a home’s waste system is to put together your hopes and needs regarding waste sorting. Are you precise about recycling or does all your waste end up in the same bucket? What kind of regulations does your home town have for sorting waste? How many people live in your home and what kind of routines have you already created for sorting waste? Is there some specific sort of waste that builds up more than others? It’s always easier to start planning solutions when you know the key points they need to answer to.
Even though waste sorting and recycling is often viewed as something that happens in the kitchen, you can easily organize waste systems in any room of your home. If possible, it’s smart to situate the waste system in the same space where the waste is produced. This way creating good routines for sorting waste is easier as the source and end spot are in the same space.
WASTE SORTING IN THE KITCHEN
In the kitchen, waste sorting often includes energy waste and biowaste as they are the most common waste types produced in the kitchen. In many homes, these are the only two waste types that actually have thought out waste systems for sorting. Other waste types are stored in scrappy bags or boxes waiting to be recycled. Start your planning process by mapping out which waste types you need to have sorting options for in the kitchen.
Once you know what you need to include in your waste system, it’s time to map out how much space you have to use. If you want to situate your waste system under the sink, you should keep in mind that there is plumbing that affects your options. Once you know the space you can use, it’s easy to make a choice on what type of waste system you want. This applies to all rooms in your home. After you’ve measured the space you have, you can choose a waste cart and number of bins you need to fill you waste sorting needs. Don’t hesitate to contact a professional for design advice, if the space you’re working with is tricky.
Once you’ve chosen your waste cart and bins, it’s possible to fine tune your choices with some accessories. Dampers are a lifesaver in everyday life, since they slow down the waste cart and help it retract into the cabinet automatically – helping you to avoid slamming doors and keeping your materials in good shape for longer.
WASTE SORTING IN OTHER PARTS OF YOUR HOME
Even though situating waste systems in other parts of your home than your kitchen might seem like a weird thought at first, you should consider it. A laundry room is perfect for storing paper, plastic, and cardboard waiting to be recycled. The waste system in your laundry room should also be in line with your household’s waste sorting needs. Some families don’t gather much paper or plastic waste in their everyday life, but for some these recycling options are extremely important.
It’s important to pay attention to the waste sorting also in your toilet and shower room. The waste produced in these rooms can vary from cotton sticks to toilet paper rolls and cosmetics to dirty diapers. A waste cart might not be the first thought when planning a waste system for your toilet, but it’s a very handy one. If you don’t produce very much waste in your toilet, you can also use the waste bins for storage in the way you would use a wire basket. For example, you can choose a waste cart with two bins, using the other one as a garbage bin and the other for storing extra toilet paper rolls or cleaning supplies.
As you can see, waste sorting in a home provides versatile opportunities for different solutions. However you decide to organize your home’s waste sorting, you will make everyday life easier with color coded bins according to the waste type. This way it’s easy for the whole family to remember which waste goes in which place. Let your creativity flow and create a waste system that looks just like you!
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