The Truth About Trash

Trash Compactors seem like such a good idea – trash condensed to 25% volume requires fewer trips to the garbage cans or dumpster. One quarter volume saves space at the landfill. There are some downsides however:

• The longer garbage is in your home, the more likely there will be odor
• Old trash can attract animals and insects
• Bags can break when trash is compacted, especially with can lids and bottles
• Compactors are difficult to keep clean and sanitary because of bag leakage
• Compacted trash is 4 times as heavy to carry
• Compacted trash takes longer to breakdown in the landfill

My recommendation? A trash/recycle cabinet drawer next to the clean-up sink. These pull out on gliders and have two attached wastebaskets, one for recyclable materials and one for everything else. Enjoy those walks outside!