This IKEA Find Makes Sorting Trash Weirdly Satisfying

Figuring out where to place trash and recycling bins is a common design dilemma, especially if your kitchen is on the smaller side. Even if you do find the perfect spot, there’s another problem — many waste bins can look, well… ugly. To get something halfway decent looking, you have to splash out on a designer model, and buying enough to properly sort your trash can quickly add up. Luckily, IKEA (once again) has an affordable and attractive solution: the DAMMÄNG collection of waste bins. 

The DAMMÄNG collection includes three bins that are as practical as they are pretty. They’re also priced right: The bins start at $9.99 for the smallest bucket-shaped bin and the largest is $34.99. Designed to save space with an oval shape, small footprint, and stackable design, three stacked bins only take the floor space of one the largest one. The stylish subdued color palette and fluted exterior ensure that they don’t sacrifice on style either.

The two larger bins are tall but narrow making them ideal for sliding into tight corners. Both also have hinged lids that flip open at both ends, with a larger opening at one end and a smaller one at the other. This simple detail makes them easy to access no matter where they’re placed and even with bins stacked on top. According to reviewers, even though they appear slim, they hold a lot of trash or recycling while the handles make them easy to move around when they need emptying.

Aside from trash and recycling, shoppers are using these bins for so much more. One reviewer wrote, “This is such a versatile little container. I use it to store my dog’s toys. Love the handle. Well made.” Another added, “small but mighty,” and yet another notes, “Keeps the odor inside. Cleans easily. Would buy again.” 

Others are using them as laundry baskets, pet food containers, to store potting soil, and even to hide cleaning products in small, storage-less bathrooms. There’s a seemingly endless list of uses for these handy bins. So even if you move into a home with a pullout trash bin someday, they’ll still be useful.

And if you’re not near an IKEA, you’re in luck. We spotted a similar looking fluted waste bin on Amazon that would be perfect for a bathroom or another place you need a small-size bin.