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

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.

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

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!)

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!).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!)