Garbage Can Enclosures
17 DuraMax options for residential garbage and recycling can containment. SideMate Plus Pro 10x4 with double doors (the most popular trash enclosure), 4x10 and 4x8 SideMate sheds, dedicated Metal Garbage Can Storage 5x3, plus StoreAway and MultiStore units for larger capacity. Hide cans, keep wildlife out, improve curb appeal.
Duramax 5ft x 3ft Metal Garbage Can Storage Anthracite w/ white trim 74051
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Duramax StoreAway Flat Lid 1200L (2 Colors)
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Duramax StoreAway Arc Lid 1200L (2 Colors)
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Duramax Storeaway 850L Storage Box (2 Colors) 86620
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Duramax 2100L MultiStore Outdoor Storage Box 90225
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DuraMax 10.5ft x 2.75ft SidePro Vinyl Shed with Foundation Kit 98001
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DuraMax Plus 6ft x6ft Storemate Vinyl Shed with Molded Floor 30425
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Duramax 4ft x 10ft Sidemate Vinyl Resin Outdoor Storage Shed With Foundation Kit 06725
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Duramax 4ft x 8ft Sidemate Vinyl Resin Outdoor Storage Shed With Foundation Kit 06625
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Duramax 4ft x 8ft Sidemate PLUS Vinyl Resin Outdoor Storage Shed With Foundation Kit 36625
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Duramax 4ft x 10ft Sidemate Plus Vinyl Resin Outdoor Storage Shed With Foundation Kit 36725
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DuraMax SideMate Plus Pro 10' x 4' Outdoor Storage Shed with Double Doors 36825
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Curb appeal + wildlife + HOA compliance.
Residential garbage cans are unsightly, attract wildlife, and often violate HOA aesthetic requirements.
Curb Appeal
Hides cans from street view. HOA-friendly in subdivisions that require screened trash storage.
Wildlife-Resistant
Sealed containment keeps raccoons, bears, rodents out of the trash. Reduces the daily mess problem.
Warranty Backed
10-15 year manufacturer warranties depending on product. Vinyl sheds 15 years, metal enclosures 10 years.
From 4 cans to 8+.
Different residential households produce different amounts of trash.
4x8 SideMate
Trash + recycling for typical 1-2 person households. Compact narrow profile fits along property lines.
4x10 SideMate
Trash + recycling + compost + yard waste. The most popular residential trash enclosure size.
SideMate Plus Pro 10x4 with double doors
6-8 cans with full-length access via double doors. Multi-can households, shared properties, or apartment/condo use.
vidaXL Wheelie Bin Sheds
Single, double, triple, quadruple stainless steel configurations for commercial or large-capacity residential.
Questions about garbage enclosures.
What size for my household?
1-2 person: 4x8 (2 cans). 3-4 person: 4x10 (3-4 cans including yard waste). 5+ person or HOA / apartment: SideMate Plus Pro 10x4 with double doors. Commercial: wheelie bin sheds at appropriate scale.
Will it keep raccoons / bears out?
For raccoons and rodents - yes, with the enclosure door secured (latched or weighted). For bears in active bear country, only the metal enclosures provide meaningful resistance. Even sealed enclosures will not stop a determined bear if food residue is present.
Do I need HOA approval?
Often yes - many HOAs have specific requirements for trash storage including material, color, location, and screening details. Confirm before ordering. The vinyl options blend with most home aesthetics; metal options have an industrial look that some HOAs prefer and others restrict.
Where do I place it?
Most residential placements: along the side of the house away from the front door, against a backyard fence near the gate, or at the property line with appropriate setback. HOA rules often dictate placement; some prohibit front-yard placement entirely.
What is the warranty?
Vinyl sheds: 15-year limited warranty. Metal enclosures: 10-year warranty. Full details on our warranty page.
About DuraMax Garbage Can Enclosures
Residential garbage and recycling cans are an aesthetic and functional problem. They are visually unappealing on the curb, attract raccoons / bears / rodents in many regions, and often violate HOA architectural guidelines that require them to be screened from street view. Dedicated enclosures solve all three problems.
17 DuraMax options for residential trash containment. The most popular for typical residential use are the SideMate Plus Pro 10x4 with double doors (full-length access, fits 6-8 standard cans) and the SideMate 4x10 and 4x8 series (narrower options for tight side yards). For dedicated trash-only use, the Metal Garbage Can Storage 5x3 Anthracite is purpose-built. For larger residential capacity or commercial applications, the StoreAway and MultiStore units provide significantly more space. The StorePlus 6x6 Storemate works as a combined trash plus garden tool enclosure. The vidaXL stainless steel wheelie bin sheds in single, double, triple, and quadruple configurations are commercial-grade options.
Sizing typical for residential: 2-can households (1 trash, 1 recycling) - 4x8 SideMate works. 3-4 can households (trash, recycling, compost, yard waste) - 4x10 SideMate or larger. Multi-can households or shared properties (apartments, condos) - SideMate Plus Pro 10x4 or larger.
Other enclosure use cases.
Bikes, pets, and general storage.
How many cans do you need to hide?
Tell us can count and location (front yard / side yard). We will recommend the right enclosure in one business day.
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