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Food & Recipes

11 Clever Ways to Store Trash Bags That You’ve Never Thought of Before

By Debbie Strong

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Sure, you can buy a trash bag dispenser at the store, but why bother? These 10 clever ideas use items you already have around the house–and that you were probably going to toss in the garbage, anyway.

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  1. trash bag storage tissue box

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    Use a Tissue Box

    Put grocery store bags in an empty tissue box and fasten it to the inside of a cabinet door for easy, eye-pleasing access.

  2. trash bag storage football fold

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    Master the Football Fold

    This genius method saves tons of space, and we bet your kids or grandkids will have fun helping you.

  4. trash bag storage oatmeal

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    Get Crafty

    For a bag dispenser you won't mind having right out in the open in your home, use an old oatmeal canister to make this rustic, decorative holder. (Get the instructions!)

  5. trash bags soda box

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    Grab a Box

    An empty soda can box is SUCH an easy, out-of-the-way solution. Cover it in bright gift wrap to make it cuter (and so that no one in your family mistakenly thinks it's trash and tosses it!).

  6. trash bag storage coffee tin

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    Got Coffee?

    Spray paint and label a coffee can, cut a hole in the lid, and you've got yourself the perfect container for out-of-hand trash bags under the sink.

  8. trash bag storage clorox wipes

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    Decorate an Old Wipes Container

    Gather your bags and wrap them together using this roll trick. Then use pretty scrapbook paper and modge podge to make bright, cheery containers that will last indefinitely.

  9. Store Trash Bags While Camping

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    Store While Camping

    A plastic container and twine can help you make what will definitely be your most-used item while staying in the great outdoors.

  10. trash bag storage baby wipes

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    Recycle a Baby Wipes Container

    Just rinse it out, insert the bags (using that same rolling trick), and you have a super easy grab-and-go container.

  12. trash bag storage car holder

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    Create a Car Holder

    Dog-owners who like to keep a stash of bags in the car will appreciate this trick: Simply use a cloth wine bag or an old fabric Thermos carrier for a sleek storage solution.

  13. trash bag storage juice container

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    Save Your Juice

    Well, save the empty container, that is. Rinse it out, cut the bottom off, flip it upside down, and tie on a string handle. Then stuff in your bags; the container's "mouth" will allow one bag out at a time.

  14. trash bags kid-friendly

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    Get the Young Ones Involved

    We love that this "Green Guy" creation is super cute, easy, and fun to make--and it also teaches kids about the importance of recycling. Rainy day project, anyone? (Get the instructions!)

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