3 products, all sold by Shedstore
All 3 storage boxes and bin stores in this collection, ranked on size for the money, guarantee and features. Use the finder to narrow them down.
Why it ranks here: low price per litre for a storage box, 5-year guarantee, 13% off the RRP.
Why it ranks here: 1-year guarantee, 11% off the RRP.
Why it ranks here: higher price per litre than most, no guarantee length listed, 19% off the RRP.
How we score. The value score is our own sum from the listed specs and Shedstore's price. It is not a customer review and we have not tested the products. For a shed: 45% is price per square foot against other sheds, 25% is guarantee length, 20% is features (floor, windows, lock, double doors) and 10% is any saving off the RRP. Bases are scored on price per square foot and guarantee, storage boxes on price per litre, guarantee and lock. Give us your space and it becomes a match score that also rewards the products that make best use of it.
Plastic wheelie bin stores hide two household bins behind one tidy, lockable unit that never needs painting. This page is for anyone tired of looking at green and black bins on the drive, and for anyone who wants a lockable plastic storage unit for bikes and garden kit by the front door.
We list the bin stores and garden storage cupboards sold by Shedstore, with real sizes from each listing. For cushions and tools see our waterproof garden storage boxes, and for bikes our plastic bike sheds.
Wheelie bins are practical but unsightly. A bin store keeps them out of sight, stops the lids blowing open in the wind and makes it harder for foxes, cats and birds to get at the rubbish. A plastic bin store does that with less upkeep than any other material:
Wooden bin stores need pressure treated timber and regular staining. Metal stores are slim and smart but cost more and can dent. Plastic sits in the middle: a lower price, almost no maintenance and a wood-effect finish that looks neat beside brick.
Here is every unit listed on this page, with the figures from the Shedstore listings. Prices change daily and the grid above always shows today's price, so we give bands: the two 1200 litre bin stores usually sit between £190 and £230, and the Shire cupboard between £60 and £70.
| Unit | Holds | Outside (W x D) | Height | Way in | Lock | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keter Hideaway Large | 1,200 litres, two 240L bins | 1.46 x 0.82m | 1.25m | Gas-assisted lid, foot pedal double doors, ramp | Pad bolt, padlock not included | 5 years |
| Toomax Extra Large | 1,200 litres, two 240L bins | 1.45 x 0.82m | 1.245m | Two gas pistons on the lid, double front doors | One turn handle, padlock ready | Check with Shedstore |
| Shire Mid cupboard | Small items only, no bins | 0.68 x 0.37m | 0.84m | Full-width double doors, floor and shelf | Not listed | 1 year |
Both bin stores have the same 5ft x 3ft footprint, so the choice comes down to the opening features, the lock and the guarantee rather than size.
The Keter Hideaway is the plastic wheelie bin storage unit with the most thought put into bin day. Chains inside the lid clip onto your bin lids, so when you lift the lid on its gas-assisted pistons the bin lids rise with it and you can drop a bag straight in. On collection day a foot pedal opens the wide double doors, so you never need a free hand, and a low threshold with a small ramp lets the bins roll out and back. The storage area is 1.32m wide and 0.76m deep. A pad bolt secures the doors, and the 5-year guarantee is the longest here. Shoppers searching for Keter bin stores or the Keter Hideaway will find the Shedstore listing in the grid above.
The Toomax is a double bin store and small shed in one, made in Italy from recyclable polypropylene with a grey woodgrain texture. It is sized for two 240 litre wheelie bins side by side and stands 1.245m high. Two gas pistons hold the lid up while you drop in rubbish, and the wide front doors open for the bins themselves. Its best feature is security: a single turn handle fastens the lid and the doors together, so one padlock locks the whole unit. The parts are marked and slot together, and one person can build it with a screwdriver.
The Shire Mid is in this collection because it is a plastic storage unit, but it will not take a wheelie bin. At 0.84m high, 0.68m wide and 0.37m deep it is a small garden storage cupboard with a floor and a shelf, for hand tools, car cleaning kit or a recycling box of bottles. Shire says it is not designed for heavy rain, so stand it in a porch, under a canopy or in a garage.
Most council wheelie bins are 240 litres, roughly 1.07m high, 0.58m wide and 0.74m deep. Both 1200 litre stores here are sized for two of those side by side. Check three things first:
Need room for a third bin or recycling boxes? Many households pair a double bin store with a small resin box or one of our small plastic sheds.
Most people place a bin store at the front of the house, on the drive or beside the path, so the bins are close to the kerb on collection day. Good spots share a few features:
On a lawn or soft soil, lay a few slabs or a plastic grid base first. Our 6x4 shed base kits are larger than the 5ft x 3ft footprint and work well, and adjustable shed bases deal with a sloping drive. Check your bin collection day on GOV.UK so the bins are ready before the lorry arrives.
Usually not, but it depends where it goes. In England, small outbuildings and structures in the back garden are normally permitted development. The rules for those (Class E) do not cover anything forward of the wall of the house that faces a road, which is exactly where most bin stores sit. In practice, councils rarely act on a low, freestanding plastic bin store, but check first if:
The government's permitted development technical guidance sets out the full rules, and your local council can confirm for your street.
Both plastic bin stores are lockable, but neither comes with a padlock. Buy a weatherproof one with a short shackle. A locked store keeps children and animals out and stops people filling your bin with their rubbish. If you also keep bikes or garden tools in it, see our shed security page for alarms and stronger locks. RoSPA's home safety advice is worth a read too.
Keep fingers clear of the hinge line when closing a gas-assisted lid, and do not sit or stand on the lid. Never store petrol, gas bottles or barbecue fuel in a bin store.
These 1200 litre units double as general outdoor storage. Without bins inside, they take kids' bikes, garden furniture, a barbecue or a lawnmower. If you mainly need space for tools and cushions, a plastic garden storage box is cheaper and lower. If you need to stand inside, a full shed is better value per square metre: see our cheap plastic sheds or the wider Keter sheds range.
Want to compare other Keter wheelie bin storage, such as the 240L Bin Hideaway single store or the Store It Out range? Shedstore does not list every model, but Keter's UK bin store page shows the full line-up.
For most homes, the Keter Hideaway Large: the foot pedal doors, ramped floor, lid chains and 5-year guarantee make bin day easiest. Pick the Toomax if you want one handle and one padlock to lock everything at once.
Two standard 240 litre wheelie bins side by side. A 360 litre bin is too deep for either unit here.
An empty unit is light, so stand it on level ground against a wall. With two bins inside it is heavy and stable. In a windy, exposed spot, keep it out of the gusts or weigh it down when the bins are out.
No. Toomax says one person can build its unit with a screwdriver, as the parts are marked and slot together, and Keter calls the Hideaway straightforward. A second pair of hands helps when fitting the lid and its pistons.
Resin does not soak up spills the way timber does, so a rinse with soapy water every few weeks keeps the unit fresh. Bag food waste well and keep the bin lids shut inside the store in hot weather.
