I'm proud to say that my family recycles regularly and once you get into the swing of things, you'll be amazed at just how much of your regular trash can be recycled. There's the myriad of cardboard boxes and wrappers which are used for everything from stick butter, to yogurt, to canned sodas and milk cartons. Next, you can keep an eye out for most plastic containers like milk jugs, squeeze bottles of jelly, mustard, mayonnaise, etc.
All of this collecting is easy to do and great for the environment, but unfortunately, my kitchen counter often looks like a trash dump until we take these small items outside to our big recycling containers. That's why I was thrilled to learn that Rubbermaid has designed the Hidden Recycler, a recycling bin which can be stored neatly inside your kitchen cabinet door. Keep reading to learn more!
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The Hidden Recycler attaches to the inside of a cabinet door to collect recyclables out of sight and keeps your counters clear. The bag is durable, machine washable, and made of recycled material. Collect your recyclables and then easily lift the bag from the lid and cabinet by the handle to take them out to your recycle bin.
- Hinged lid attaches to cabinet door with over the door hooks or screws
- Bag is made from 65% post-consumer resin
- Bag is machine washable
- Comfortable handle for transport
- 5 gallon bag holds 36 uncrushed cans and is large enough to fit 1 gallon milk jugs
- Great for single stream recyclers
- Great for apartment living
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I was super excited to try the Hidden Recycler in our kitchen, for it would be an excellent solution to organize our recyclables until making our daily trip to the large recycle bin we have outside. Unfortunately, the metal over-the-cabinet-door hooks included with this product did not fit our cabinet doors and I definitely did want to permanently drill into our wood cabinets.
I would have loved for Rubbermaid to have included some nifty over-the-door hooks which I could have used on my pantry door. This is actually the place that I would have preferred installing this unit anyway, since we store our regular trash inside our pantry.
The inventor in me took over and I found a solution which enabled me to still use this item, even though it wasn't installed on the inside of our kitchen cabinet door as directed. I simply bent the metal hooks until they were completely flat and then bought some Velcro picture hanging strips.
These strips would allow me to stick the Hidden Recycler directly to the back of my pantry door without damaging the door or the paint if I ever choose to remove it. Once I added several recyclables, I found the Velcro wasn't strong enough to stay stuck together, but once I super glued the two Velcro sides together, this new installation method worked like a charm.
The 5-gallon size bag is still a little on the small side for my family, but I understand that there's only so big you can make a bag that is designed to fit on the inside of a typical kitchen cabinet door. I do love that the bag is washable, has been made of 65% post-consumer resin and is easily removed and carried wherever you wish.
If you would like a quick, easy and more aesthetically pleasing way to store your small recyclables, then the Hidden Recycler from Rubbermaid is a great option. Just make sure that the metal hook will fit your cabinet doors first or be prepared to drill into the cabinet door itself.
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Disclosure: I received the Hidden Recycler Recycling Bin from Rubbermaid in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. This product review is based on my own personal experiences with this item and is completely honest and objective. |
I'm a former 7th grade Science teacher turned stay-at-home mom that lives in Houston, Texas. I am married to my college sweetheart and have a beautiful daughter named Riley, who definitely keeps me on my toes! I am also involved in starting a small business which would both manufacture and sell an invention that I've patented, called Toothpaste 2 Go. I love interacting with my readers and hope to learn as much about you as you learn about me!
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Claire Says:
I’d love a Drawer & Silverware Organizer.
Sandy H Says:
I would love the Wrap and Bag Caddy.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Caitlin McClure Says:
I’d love the Produce Saver
Cheri Dougherty Says:
I would love to use the kitchen sink sponge caddy in my kitchen!
Susan McNeill Says:
The flexible sweeper would be great! I have a huge dog and the dog hair drives me CRAZY! http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?CatName=CleaningUtility&SubCatId=Sweeping&Prod_ID=RP092014
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EMMA L HORTON Says:
I LIKE THOSE MODULAR CANISTERS
Kristie Says:
I like the Large Drawer for the pantry.
RENEE B. Says:
Canisters would be great to use, in lieu of the ziplock bags I use for my flour/sugar/etc. right now!
Abbe Brown Says:
I could use the Under Shelf Baskets in my kitchen.
Cody Says:
I’d love to have the Seaweed designer bath mat!
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Nancy Reid Says:
I would love to try the Fast Track® Garage Organization System. Since we have limited to no attic space in our S. FL home we are always looking for better ways to store more in our garage. The Garage Organization system would help us do just that!
Julie Lynn Bickham Says:
Would like to have the Slide ‘n Stack Stacking Baskets.
melissa williams Says:
i also love their Modular Canisters
Lori Thomas Says:
Like Bulk Storage containers
SweetPanda Says:
I would love to use the 18 Piece Set Easy Find Lids in my kitchen
Sue King Says:
Basic Sponge Caddies would be wonderful.
Linda Secretan Says:
Glass with Easy Find Lids — just what I’ve been looking for as I discard all plastic containers!
Kristy Thiel Says:
I’d love to try the bento boxes! thanks for hosting!
Ellen C. Says:
I don’t know if I’d use it in my kitchen but I’d love to have their deluxe closet configuration kit. Thanks for the chance.
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Denise S Says:
I like the Lunchblox Sandwich Kit.
Rita Spratlen Says:
I like the under shelf baskets.
Mare S Says:
I would love to get the bulk storage bins. And the large drawer that you can add to your pantry. (I love organizational items, so there isn’t much I don’t want- hee)
gail Says:
under the shelf baskets
hippie4ever Says:
Well…it would start out in the kitchen
lunch blox…or the lidded glass containers.
Carrie Phelps Says:
I would love to have the Slide Out Lid & Pan Organizer.
Monique Rizzo Says:
The under the shelf baskets are cool.
Thanks for the chance.
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Sandy VanHoey Says:
I like the lunchblox sandwich kits
Sandy VanHoey Says:
I like the lunchblox sandwich kits
Jaime Says:
I’d like to try the Stackable Recycle Bins also!
Happi Shopr Says:
I like the under shelf baskets.
DEBIJOT Says:
I like the 2-in-1 recycler
Enizete Lane Says:
I could use some Rubbermaid Shelf Helpers, need to get organized!
Ju P. Says:
The Bento in Loose Linen would be great to keep organized.
Melissa Says:
Shelf helpers!
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i like the flexible sweeper
Jenn Says:
I would love the bento boxes in espresso
Richard Morris Says:
well, it’s not my kitchen but their item i really want is one of their deck boxes
Sarah Says:
Another product I’d love to use in my kitchen is the Easy Find Lids Food Storage System.
christy Says:
i could really use the Shelf Track and Bin
Leah Says:
I’d love to use the No Slip Gadget Tray
Ashley Says:
I would love to try the bread keeper.
Karen Gonyea Says:
I’d love a deck box.