Trash Enclosures: How to Build Your Own Trash Enclosure & Free Plans

A trash enclosure solves more than a few problems. Let's look at the reasons to have one as well as the tools and materials required to build it. We'll even point you toward free resources to help with the project, or you can assign the task to your professional handyman.

Reasons to Have a Trash Enclosure

Garbage containers are not the most attractive items. They usually are large and bulky, and they only seem to come in drab colors. Garbage containers also get dirty and worn with use. An enclosure allows you to hide the unsightly items. Trash enclosures also are a must in areas of the country with pesky wildlife. If bears are an issue, the last thing you want to do is leave food waste out that will attract them. While not as dangerous, raccoons, possums and coyotes like to get into garbage containers. Even a loose neighborh