Garbage solutions.

[socialpants]

I have a garbage problem. Not emotionally. Mechanically.

For years I ran two glorious trash bags. One on the spare tire. One on the tailgate. They were heroes. Loyal servants of containment.

Now the tire carrier is coming off, and the tailgate bag, noble as it is, blocks the tailgate step on my Ford F-150 Raptor from sliding out (it's contained in the tailgate). I need that step. It is how I climb up to wrestle the rooftop tent like a middle aged raccoon with poor judgment. One day I plan to use it as the first rung into the tent itself. This plan assumes balance, coordination, and optimism.

So here I am. No tire bag. No tailgate blockage. Just me and my trash, staring at each other in the wind.

What are you all running for garbage solutions on your rigs?

 

[grubworm]

we use the plastic bags from Walmart, dollar general, target, home depot, etc...
basically, we use one of those bags a day and then tie the handles together and put it in a Hefty bag. After a few days, we will generally be driving somewhere that will have a trash can or dumpster and then dispose of the big bag there.

if we are in a place that might have bears...we still use the Walmart bags and put them in a 5 gal bucket with a gamma seal and keep it in the back of the truck and then empty it next time we are by a can or dumpster. the gamma seal for the bucket is nice because you can open it easily (twist lid) and it has a bit of a seal to it. maybe not good enough to keep all food smells in, but it does seem to seal pretty well so not to attract critters and it is easy to wash out

 

[El-Dracho]

First of all, we try to avoid waste as much as possible, and then there isn't that much left. What remains goes into a small trash bag, or I like to recycle plastic bags that you still get when shopping at the supermarket in some countries. We take these with us until we find a place to dispose of them.

 

[socialpants]

First of all, we try to avoid waste as much as possible, and then there isn't that much left. What remains goes into a small trash bag, or I like to recycle plastic bags that you still get when shopping at the supermarket in some countries. We take these with us until we find a place to dispose of them.

Definitely being more aware of “minimizing waste” that is produced. A pillar of my new build out. I’m thinking of multiple small bags (like the Walmart suggestion above) and putting them into a large (oversized) ammo can (water proof;air tight).

 

[grubworm]

there are several little "hacks" you can do...

say we are using a jar of spaghetti sauce. any food scraps go in the empty jar and then we usually wipe the plates and cookwear with a paper towel to minimize the junk in the dish washing bin. those paper towels will get stuffed into the jar along with whatever else will fit. now all the food scraps are in a sealed jar as well as the paper towels with food on them. we also do the same with ziplock bags, etc...use the contents and then stuff the empty bag with food scraps and napkins and then seal it off.

we also have a pitbull that goes with us and usually handles any left over food scraps. that dog has eaten stuff that would make a goat blush...

even my wife has gotten on board with this...I saw where she finished a bag of potato chips one time at camp and then started using the empty potato chips bag as a trash bag. kind of like she does with her purse...

 

[smritte]

Old surplus duffle bag with a trash bag inside. That's been my go to for years.

 

[ZombieCat]

I’ve never used trash containers that mount on the exterior of a vehicle, simply because it makes my truck a rolling smorgasbord for bears, rodents and other hungry critters. Similar to @grubworm I use plastic shopping bags, tie them off when full and store them in a five gallon bucket until I return to civilization. They can be tossed into a garbage can as you gas up or browse the 10 day old taquitos at 7-11. I also recycle what I can along the way; many campgrounds have a place for aluminum and empty gas canisters. Stomping soda (or beer) cans is nearly as joyful as popping bubble wrap.
I’m usually on the road for a week to a few months, so I bring a small assortment of reusable plastic containers to store leftovers or for packing hiking snacks. Wash and reuse = no trash. I also wash and reuse ziplock freezer bags; when they’re looking beat up, they’re moved to their final resting place in the toilet kit in my daypack. Reuse and repurpose!

 

[MOAK]

We use a small trash box with a liner that hangs on the wall. When full, we empty the bag into the spare tire bag. When the trasharoo is full, we empty it into a suitable trash can. The spare tire bag is at eye level as our spare mounts very high. When in bear country, I’ll unsnap it and hang it from a tree. As has been pointed out, we too keep trash at a minimum. Where fire is permitted we burn all paper products, use very little pre packaged processed foods and no bottled water as we make our own soda water with a Soda Stream. Occasionally we’ll get some Arizona Ice tea. We had a very bad trash week if we come close to filling up the trasharoo.

 

[Lazynorse]

Square bucket, Craftsman from Lowes. Stores better than round. Doubles as a pooper. The flat ledges are just enough comfort for making a steamy. Lid snaps securely. Also a stool or a step. Pull out the garbage bag liner and use as wash basin. I wish it were straight walled rather than tapered, but it finds its home in my puny 5’ Ford Ranger bed. I think trasharoo type soft bags, stored outside, are vulnerable to raccoons.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-5-Gallon-20-Quart-Black-Tote-with-Latching-Lid/1000976088
Lowe's

 

[socialpants]

Square bucket, Craftsman from Lowes. Stores better than round. Doubles as a pooper. The flat ledges are just enough comfort for making a steamy. Lid snaps securely. Also a stool or a step. Pull out the garbage bag liner and use as wash basin. I wish it were straight walled rather than tapered, but it finds its home in my puny 5’ Ford Ranger bed. I think trasharoo type soft bags, stored outside, are vulnerable to raccoons.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-5-Gallon-20-Quart-Black-Tote-with-Latching-Lid/1000976088
Lowe's

OH... I like this "double dooty" container. Very nice. Great tip.

 

[grubworm]

the square Craftsman bucket is ok... (maybe change it to "Crapsman"). THIS one is called El-Dukee (Spanish for 'the poo')

I think I'm actually more impressed that the name "El-Dukee" was trademarked...

 

[socialpants]

the square Craftsman bucket is ok... (maybe change it to "Crapsman"). THIS one is called El-Dukee (Spanish for 'the poo')

I think I'm actually more impressed that the name "El-Dukee" was trademarked...


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