Trash cans (affiliate) are an essential part of a home and office. It helps keep your home clutter-free of items you do not want or need. There are at least two types of trash cans (affiliate) you can have in your home or office - a recycling bin (affiliate) and a trash can (affiliate). While recycling bins (affiliate) are divided into plastic, glass, and paper, we usually have one trash can (affiliate). This week, we will help you dress up those important trash can (affiliate) with trash can (affiliate) labels (affiliate). Follow along and see how cute my trash cans (affiliate) are and how I made them. It's super easy to do when you have the right trash can (affiliate).
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Key Takeaways
- Trash Can (affiliate) Labels (affiliate) help organize waste in your home or office, with options for trash cans (affiliate) and recycling bins (affiliate).
- Consider placing recycling bins (affiliate) in accessible areas such as kitchens or garages for convenience.
- Creating Trash Can Labels (affiliate) takes about 1 hour and requires specific supplies and tools (affiliate), such as Cricut sheets.
- Follow step-by-step instructions to design and apply Trash Can Labels (affiliate) to make your bins look appealing.
- Keep trash organized to encourage proper disposal and maintain a clutter-free space.
Where should I store a recycling bin in my home?
There are several places to hold your recycling bin (affiliate). You can easily set up one or more bins to organize your recycled items until you are ready to dispose of them. But where to place these bins is critical to staying organized. Below are some places where you can store your recycling bin (affiliate) for easy use.
In the kitchen
In the garage (affiliate)
On the side of the house in a hidden area
In the back of the house
In a home office
In the bedroom
In the main bathroom
In the basement
Wherever you decide to store your recycling bin (affiliate), make it easily accessible to every member of your family. It should also be close to an often-used door. If you feel there are a few places in your home where you want to increase recycling, you can add a small, labeled recycling bin (affiliate) next to the trash can. And, don't forget to label (affiliate) the bin if it is intended for recycling only.
Now, let's get to the labeling of the recycling and trash cans (affiliate).
How long does it take to make these labels?
It only took about 1 hour to make and adhere them to the trash can.
Supplies needed to make Trash Can Labels
Flat white trash can - I bought these from Ikea.
Cricut Black Vinyl sheet (affiliate link from Amazon (affiliate))
Cricut Blue Sage Vinyl sheet (affiliate link on Amazon (affiliate))
Tools needed for this trash can labels DIY project
Cricut Machine Mat and Cricut Explore Air 2 (affiliate link on Cricut website)
Transfer tape (affiliate link on Cricut website)
Instructions on how to make Trash Can Labels:
Time needed: 1 hour
I used the Cricut Black (affiliate) Vinyl sheet and Cricut Blue Sage Vinyl sheet and cut out the labels using the templates I created below. Feel free to download them for your Cricut Machine.
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Now it is time to remove the excess vinyl you are not using. 
With the Cricut weeding tool, remove the inside of letters. 
Now, it is time to press the transfer sticky side down over the vinyl. Press around the letters and design so it makes contact everywhere. This will help transfer the vinyl to the transfer tape. Peel off.
Now add the transferred vinyl to the top and front sides of the trash can. See my two images below. Keep in mind that you can place them wherever you want. Press down after you slide off the transfer tape. If the letters are raised, press them down as you remove the transfer tape.
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And that is it! What do you think of my pretty and practical trash can and recycling bin (affiliate)? Would you try this at home?
Below is the recycling bin. We can bulk recycle so I labeled it Paper and Plastic.
I wanted the trash can to look pretty, so I added flowers.
Keeping your trash organized will help you stay on top of the trash in your home. Remember: when you don't see a trash can, you probably will not throw things away.
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