They’re practical, compact, keep things tidy and can look good too.

There are lots of options available, so which one do you choose? In this post I aim to help you decide which is the best plastic wheelie bin storage unit for your needs.

First up, why choose plastic?

Not Convinced about Plastic?

You do have another choice…Wood.

I wrote another post where I reviewed the best wood wheelie bin stores if you are tempted to go for a wood option.

There are positives and negatives for both plastic and wood, so check out that post before making a decision if you’re unsure which is most suitable for you.

Wood vs Plastic Wheelie Bin Stores

Top 5 considerations between wood and plastic:

1. Style –  wood is usually more rustic and traditional looking whereas plastic is more modern. What style is your garden and what look do you want to go for?
2. Durability – plastic will last longer than wood
3. Safety – Plastic is harder to penetrate than wood by thieves, so do you need it to be extra safe? What will you be storing inside it? Bins, bikes or tools?
4. Weather protection – Wood sheds usually have openings so will let water and the weather in, whereas most plastic sheds have been designed to protect against the weather
5. Maintenance – A plastic shed requires little maintenance and is very easy to clean. A wooden bin store may need repainting every few years which requires work/cost/effort and it might start looking unsightly

My Selection of the best plastic wheelie bin stores available in the UK to buy online now are:

You’re here because you want to cover up those unsightly plastic wheelie bins.

I don’t blame you…they can be quite offensive!

In this in-depth review, I help you decide which is the best wheelie bin storage solution to go for. Be it a single, double or triple wheelie bin storage shed.

An elegant wheelie bin storage solution

I’ll also provide some useful information on the key questions you need to ask yourself before buying.

Let’s start off with the key criteria points I use for selecting the best wheelie bins:

Note: If you want to see the ones I’ve selected, scroll further down the page. Or you can continue reading for some important information.

Types of Wooden Wheelie Bin Sheds

As I’m sure you can imagine, there is almost an endless choice of options available. Sometimes it’s not obvious which choice to make.

More is not always better, so let’s narrow our choices down a little.

When looking at wood options for bin stores, there are three main types you can get:

1. Eco, which is marketing talk for untreated, cheaper wood
2. FSC Certified which means the wood was sourced responsibly. This makes it more expensive, but you’ll sleep better at night…
3. Pressure treated wood to safe-guard against rot and bugs and help it last longer through the use of chemicals.

I will mention next to each bin store which type of wood is used so you can decide if it’s right for you.

As you can probably guess, eco is the cheapest. The other two options are more expensive. You’ll often find Eco and FSC certified woods have been pressure treated for durability, too.

The Most Important Question First

You may or may not have thought about this already but it’s a critical question to ask…

What size are your bins?

Bin size is an important consideration

Across the UK there are a variety of bin sizes, from 140 litre smaller bins to 360 litre large bins.

Here is a list of the bin sizes and their dimensions in the UK:

• 120 Litre = 93 x 48 x 54 (cm)
• 140 Litre = 106 x 48 x 55 (cm)
• 240 Litre = 107 x 58 x 74 (cm)
• 360 Litre = 110 x 61 x 88 (cm)

There are also the smaller, recycling boxes and the curbside caddies for recycling food waste.

Recycling food waste

It’s all dependent upon where you live and how your local council decide to implement their recycling strategy.

Often, councils will provide large plastic bins for recycling. These sheds are to be used as a recycling bin store.

But I digress…Let’s get back to your bin stores.

Wood vs Plastic Wheelie Bins

It’s a common thought. Which is better, wood or plastic?

It’s subjective, but there are some major considerations all of which I cover in my best plastic wheelie bin review post.

If you’re unsure which is best for you, be sure to check out that post before you make a final decision.

Multi-purpose bin store

Which Bins to Store

Decide which bins you want to store in the bin store, as there are multiple options available for different sizes.

This multi-purpose bin store houses both the large plastic wheelie bins and two recycling boxes.

Depending on how large and how many rubbish bins you have, this will impact your decision.

OK, let’s take a look at some of the other considerations.

Key Considerations for Choosing a Bin Store

When looking at the various types of bin storage options available, here are the key ones I would recommend you ask yourself:

• Does it need to be lockable? Do I need it to be secure?
• How much space do I have and how many bins should it store?
• What size bins do I have (140L, 240L, 360L) and are they all bins or some boxes, too?
• Will I want to move the bin store, and therefore need a lighter one?
• Does it have a floor and back wall? Some come without one or both. Those without a back are designed to be pushed up against a wall.

This is not an exhaustive list but it should help you decide on the key features your storage unit needs to have.

The Best Wheelie Bins to Buy Online

OK, so above I covered some key points about which is the best wheelie bin store for you.

Below is my selection of single, double and triple wooden bin stores for your garden or driveway. I have categorised them into a “best value” and “Luxury” option so there is something for everyone.

If you’re after the cheapest wheelie bin storage unit you can find, check out Amazon.

Single Wheelie Bin Stores

Approx. price: £90-95

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Approx. price: £90-95

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Double Wheelie Bin Stores

Approx. price: £245

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Approx. price: £150

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Triple Wheelie Bin Stores

Approx. price: £265

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Approx. price: £170

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