Motorhomimg Life -A survey of the mundane (2) - Refuse/recycling storage.

[phil_in_npton]

Good Morning!

We are on our second trip out, this time on our own as opposed to with experienced travellers on our first one.
We are still making a list of things to get and getting accustomed to this much slower way of life.
Todays big question relates to the storage of waste and recycling whilst on site. How do you do it? Our van had a pretty small door mounted bin which we didn’t like much so took it off. We have a small flip top bin which can be moved around to suit for small bits of rubbish. However it seems something more substantial is required and probably needs to be outside. Are collapsible bins the thing? ( everything seems to have a collapsible option)
Not too keen on loose bin bags hanging on wing mirrors! What about seperate recycling items? Two bins?
Please let us know how you do it!

Phil in Northampton

 

[PP Bear]

I removed the bin from the bottom right drawer in ours (in dealer's photo below) as it was such a waste of space, it was easy to do and I just put a piece of board over the hole in the bottom of the drawer, much better use of space, first photo after I'd just removed the bin etc, second one once I'd put my goodies in it!

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Now our bin is the stool/step with a lift up lid that I use to get up/down off the rear bed - I cut the bottom out of the small storage area in the top of the stool/step and plopped the bin from the drawer in it, works a treat. I did clean the lid up afterwards, it had the front of the lid stuck down with gaffer tape when we had our Romy as she could open the ruddy thing to get at the dog treats we used to store in there!

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Phewwwww, I got to look in your draws, I mean drawers

 

[donkey]

On a Caravan Club site a couple of years ago and happened to be walking past reception one morning as the waste collection lorry was emptying the large bins. They all went into the back of the lorry together general waste and recycled waste all mixed. What a waste of our time separating it into individual bins.

Geoff

 

[the1andonly]

Some places are serious about recycling (a source of income for their favourite horse charity, they were a stables taking retired race horses, other options include dog meat) others are not.

 

[PaulOH]

I'm seeing a lot of inconsistencies between areas about recycling and organic etc. I am an avid recycler and always want to maximise waste disposal, so generally I bring home after an overnight because it's as sure I can be that things will receive the correct treatment. When away, recycling isn't difficult but sometimes need to ask the people locally if there are things like an organic bin. It is often v.variable. I use a plastic shopping bag that also gets recycled. Under the second table often gets a bit cluttered with recycling and shoes!