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# Best Garbage Can Storage Shed for a Two-Bin Curb
- URL: https://usscootermuseum.com/best-garbage-can-storage-shed/
- Published: 2026-09-07T07:21:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:27.000Z
- Description: Five outdoor trash enclosures compared on capacity, footprint and lid hardware, with a clear winner for the standard two-bin household.
- Author: Eli Dixon
- Tags: Garden & Outdoor Living, Outdoor Storage, Backyard

The best garbage can storage shed for a typical two-bin household is the Keter Store-It-Out MIDI, a 30 cu. ft. resin cabinet that swallows two 32-gallon cans and carries a 2-year manufacturer warranty. For 96-gallon wheelie bins, the Suncast Stow-Away is the better buy, with a taller 70.5-inch body and gas-shock lid. Most buyers compare cubic feet. They should be comparing the internal dimensions against the bin they actually own.

In this guide
1. [Best garbage can storage shed at a glance](#best-garbage-can-storage-shed-at-a-glance)
2. [How I narrowed a crowded field to five](#how-i-narrowed-a-crowded-field-to-five)
3. [1\. Keter Store-It-Out MIDI Outdoor Resin Storage Shed — Best overall](#1-keter-store-it-out-midi-outdoor-resin-storage-shed-%E2%80%94-best-overall)
4. [2\. Suncast 5.9' x 3.7' Horizontal Stow-Away Storage Shed — Best premium](#2-suncast-59-x-37-horizontal-stow-away-storage-shed-%E2%80%94-best-premium)
5. [3\. Grovellis 6 x 3 FT Trash Can Storage Shed with Lift-Up Lid — Best budget pick](#3-grovellis-6-x-3-ft-trash-can-storage-shed-with-lift-up-lid-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick)
6. [4\. Aoxun Metal Waterproof Outdoor Trash Can Storage Shed — Best for heavy use](#4-aoxun-metal-waterproof-outdoor-trash-can-storage-shed-%E2%80%94-best-for-heavy-use)
7. [5\. Aoxun 60 Cu.Ft Outdoor Trash Can Storage Shed — Best for families](#5-aoxun-60-cuft-outdoor-trash-can-storage-shed-%E2%80%94-best-for-families)
8. [Resin or steel: which body holds up outdoors?](#resin-or-steel-which-body-holds-up-outdoors)
9. [Will it actually fit two of your bins?](#will-it-actually-fit-two-of-your-bins)
10. [What the listings quietly leave out](#what-the-listings-quietly-leave-out)
11. [How much shed does a normal household really need?](#how-much-shed-does-a-normal-household-really-need)
12. [The verdict](#the-verdict)
13. [FAQ](#faq)

## Best garbage can storage shed at a glance

| Pick                                                                                                       | Fits (claim)       | Body                            | Price                                                                    |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Best overall**[Keter Store-It-Out MIDI](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PC1F3P1?tag=scootermuseum-20)       | Two 32-gal cans    | Resin, steel-reinforced         | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PC1F3P1?tag=scootermuseum-20) |
| **Best premium**[Suncast Stow-Away 5.9' x 3.7'](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ32LRV5?tag=scootermuseum-20) | Two 96-gal cans    | Multi-wall resin                | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ32LRV5?tag=scootermuseum-20) |
| **Best budget pick**[Grovellis 6 x 3 FT](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQXKP4VP?tag=scootermuseum-20)        | Trash bins (claim) | Galvanised steel                | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQXKP4VP?tag=scootermuseum-20) |
| **Best for heavy use**[Aoxun 3-Bin Metal Shed](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB3GJYC2?tag=scootermuseum-20)  | Three 50-gal cans  | Galvanised steel                | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB3GJYC2?tag=scootermuseum-20) |
| **Best for families**[Aoxun 60 Cu.Ft Shed](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB36V9T4?tag=scootermuseum-20)      | Bins plus tools    | Galvanised steel, powder-coated | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB36V9T4?tag=scootermuseum-20) |

## How I narrowed a crowded field to five

Outdoor storage is a busy category, and three specific reasons pushed most listings off my shortlist. Look for these when you shop.

1. **No published bin fit.** Any listing that only quotes cubic feet, with no wording about how many cans of what size fit, was cut. Cubic feet without a bin claim is a room you cannot furnish.
2. **No dimensions on the listing.** A footprint you cannot measure against your side yard is not usable data. Every pick here publishes external dimensions in inches.
3. **No lid or door mechanism described.** A garbage can storage shed lives or dies on how you open it with a full bag in each hand. Lift-up lids with gas struts, soft-close hinges, chain-linked lids and magnetic door catches all earned mentions; silent listings did not.

What survived: two resin cabinets, three galvanised steel enclosures, and a clear split between "cabinet you tuck against the house" and "row of bins along the fence". The five picks bracket both entry and premium positions in this set, so the reader is not choosing between five near-identical options.

## 1\. Keter Store-It-Out MIDI Outdoor Resin Storage Shed — Best overall

**The Keter MIDI is the default answer for a two-bin household because it publishes the numbers you need and backs them with a 2-year warranty.**

[![Beige Keter Store-It-Out MIDI resin cabinet with hinged lid — the two-32-gallon-bin footprint most buyers actually need.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NbaXjFMJL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PC1F3P1?tag=scootermuseum-20)

**Best for:** a two-bin household with 32-gallon curbside cans **Skip it if:** you roll out 96-gallon wheelie bins

Three things put this ahead of the other four picks. First, capacity is stated in the units a shopper thinks in: Keter says the 30 cu. ft. body holds two 32-gallon cans, which is the standard curbside setup in most of the country. Second, the external footprint is 44.7 x 28 x 52 in, so a strip of side yard 30 inches deep and just under four feet wide is enough. That is the smallest footprint in the set. Third, the shed weighs 40.7 lb, which is light enough for one person to reposition and heavy enough that resin panels are not tinfoil-thin.

The listing describes polypropylene resin with steel reinforcement, a lift-up lid, wide front doors and a lockable mechanism. Keter also notes the cabinet is shelf-ready, though the shelf is not included. The trade-off against the Suncast and the two big Aoxuns is straightforward: this is a cabinet, not an enclosure, so 96-gallon wheelie bins will not fit.

**Pros:**

- Fits two 32-gallon cans in a small footprint
- Publishes a 2-year manufacturer warranty
- Lockable lid and front-opening doors
- Lightest body in this set at 40.7 lb
- Shelf-ready if you want vertical use later

**Cons:**

- Too small for 96-gallon wheelie bins
- Optional shelf not included
- Resin bodies show scuffs more than powder-coated steel

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PC1F3P1?tag=scootermuseum-20)

## 2\. Suncast 5.9' x 3.7' Horizontal Stow-Away Storage Shed — Best premium

**The Suncast Stow-Away is the pick when your bins are the big wheeled ones and the lid needs to behave itself.**

[![Suncast horizontal stow-away resin shed in vanilla and black — sized for two 96-gallon wheeled waste containers.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319e2k1KNVL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ32LRV5?tag=scootermuseum-20)

**Best for:** big wheelie bins and a soft-close lid **Skip it if:** your side yard is under four feet wide

This is the tallest and widest resin pick in the set at 52 x 43.8 x 70.5 in, and Suncast states it holds up to two 96-gallon waste containers, or bicycles, or firewood. That capacity claim is the single strongest reason to pay the premium position here: no other pick in this roundup states 96-gallon compatibility, and the Keter cabinet is explicitly built around 32-gallon cans instead.

The listing points to multi-wall resin panels, water resistance and UV protection, gas shocks that hold the lid open, and a soft-close hinge designed to stop the lid slamming. That soft-close detail matters more than it sounds: a hinged lid over a wheelie bin is heavy, and slam-closing it in a townhouse row is the sort of thing that starts neighbour complaints. Against the Keter, the trade-off is a bigger footprint and no published warranty on the listing. Against the Aoxun steel enclosures, the trade-off is resin instead of galvanised steel.

**Pros:**

- Stated fit for two 96-gallon wheeled bins
- Soft-close hinge on the lid
- Gas shocks hold the lid open hands-free
- Multi-wall resin with UV protection claim
- Tallest of the resin picks at 70.5 in

**Cons:**

- Largest footprint of the resin picks
- No warranty stated on the listing
- The most expensive pick here

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ32LRV5?tag=scootermuseum-20)

## 3\. Grovellis 6 x 3 FT Trash Can Storage Shed with Lift-Up Lid — Best budget pick

**The Grovellis is the cheapest of the five and the only budget pick built from galvanised steel rather than resin.**

[![Night-blue Grovellis steel trash can shed with lift-up lid — a low-cost galvanised alternative to a resin cabinet.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51flmuhUF-L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQXKP4VP?tag=scootermuseum-20)

**Best for:** one or two standard bins on a tight outlay **Skip it if:** you need a stated warranty in writing

Grovellis lists a 54.3 x 38.3 x 63.6 in body in a night-blue finish, with a lift-up lid on a gas spring, magnetic door closure and a stainless steel bolt lock. The construction is galvanised steel panels with a sloped roof, which Grovellis says sheds rain and snow rather than pooling water on top. That sloped roof is the visual tell that separates this shape from the flat-lid Keter: rain runs off the back rather than sitting on the lid seal.

The listing does not commit to a specific bin count, which is the honest weakness here. If your two bins are standard 32- or 35-gallon, the interior dimensions should be more than enough, but you will want to measure. Against the Keter, you lose the published warranty and the tidier resin finish. Against the Aoxun models, you get a smaller and cheaper shed with a similar steel body, and lose the multi-bin capacity.

**Pros:**

- The cheapest pick in this set
- Galvanised steel body at an entry price position
- Gas-spring lid and magnetic door closure
- Stainless steel bolt lock on the door
- Sloped roof design for run-off

**Cons:**

- No bin-count fit stated on the listing
- No warranty stated on the listing
- Single colour option

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQXKP4VP?tag=scootermuseum-20)

## 4\. Aoxun Metal Waterproof Outdoor Trash Can Storage Shed — Best for heavy use

**The three-bin Aoxun is the only pick here that states room for three cans, and it is the longest body in the set by a wide margin.**

[![Black Aoxun three-bay steel trash can enclosure — the pick when you park three 50-gallon cans in a row.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aeL+H7L5L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB3GJYC2?tag=scootermuseum-20)

**Best for:** three 50-gallon cans along a fence line **Skip it if:** you only have a short run of wall to work with

Aoxun lists this enclosure at 32.3 x 92 x 48.8 in and states a fit of up to three 50-gallon trash cans. That 92-inch length, more than seven and a half feet, is what earns the "heavy use" award: a household running trash, recycling and yard waste in a single row along a fence is the exact profile this is built for. Nothing else here comes close on bin count.

The listing describes high-tensile galvanised steel, a reinforced solid back panel, a handle-free front and three integrated chains that lift each can lid when the roof opens. That chain-lid mechanism is the practical hook: waste disposal is meant to be hands-free with a full bag. The trade-off is footprint. This is a long, low shed rather than a cabinet, and you need a straight run of wall or fence to place it. It also sits at a premium price position in this set, with no warranty stated on the listing.

**Pros:**

- Stated fit for three 50-gallon cans
- Chain-link lid mechanism for hands-free disposal
- Galvanised steel with reinforced back panel
- Handle-free front avoids snags
- Longest body in this set at 92 in

**Cons:**

- Needs a long, straight placement
- No warranty stated on the listing
- Priced at the premium end for this set

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB3GJYC2?tag=scootermuseum-20)

## 5\. Aoxun 60 Cu.Ft Outdoor Trash Can Storage Shed — Best for families

**Aoxun's 60 cu. ft. shed is the pick when the shed has to earn its keep beyond bins.**

[![Black 60 cu. ft. Aoxun powder-coated steel shed — the family option that also swallows bikes and tools.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MEx9RS-2L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB36V9T4?tag=scootermuseum-20)

**Best for:** a family shed that swallows bins, bikes and tools **Skip it if:** you want a lockable front door as well as a lid

At 31.4 x 54.3 x 45.9 in, this is a mid-size body with the largest published cubic-foot figure in the set, and Aoxun frames the capacity around lawn equipment, bikes, gardening tools and standard trash bins rather than a fixed bin count. That is the honest positioning: it is a general outdoor storage shed that happens to fit bins, not a purpose-built bin cabinet like the Keter. For a family that shoves a mower, a couple of scooters and two bins into the same footprint, it is the most flexible pick here.

The listing points to heavy-duty galvanised steel, a powder-coated black finish, pneumatic gas struts on the lid, the same chain-link mechanism as the three-bay Aoxun, and a door bolt lock. It sits at an entry price position despite the steel construction, which is what makes it the value play for families. Against the Keter, you lose the stated 2-year warranty and the neat two-bin fit. Against the Suncast, you lose the 96-gallon wheelie-bin capacity.

**Pros:**

- Largest cubic-foot figure in this set at 60
- Pneumatic gas struts and chain-lid mechanism
- Powder-coated galvanised steel
- Door bolt lock on the front
- Entry price position for a steel build

**Cons:**

- No stated bin-count fit
- No warranty stated on the listing
- The Keter is easier to place in a narrow gap

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB36V9T4?tag=scootermuseum-20)

## Resin or steel: which body holds up outdoors?

Both materials work outdoors. They fail in different ways, and that is what should decide which of these five you buy.

Resin, as used in the Keter and Suncast, is the polypropylene family. It does not rust, it does not need repainting, and warm colours like the Keter's beige hide dust well. It scuffs. Ultraviolet exposure chalks the surface over years, which is why the Suncast listing calls out UV protection specifically. A resin cabinet is quieter under rain and hail than steel, and it is lighter to move.

Galvanised steel, as used in the three Aoxun and Grovellis picks, resists rust because the zinc layer sacrifices itself before the steel does. Powder coating on top, which the 60 cu. ft. Aoxun highlights, adds a second barrier. Steel is louder, heavier, and unforgiving of a lawnmower kicking a rock into a panel. It also sheds heat faster, so a steel shed in full afternoon sun is not somewhere you want to store anything melty.

The short version. Resin for a tidy cabinet against the house. Steel for a longer enclosure that has to look at the weather every day.

## Will it actually fit two of your bins?

This is where most buyers of a garbage can storage shed get burned. The listing quotes cubic feet, and cubic feet does not tell you whether your specific bin fits.

Do this before you buy:

- **Measure your bin.** Height with the lid closed, width at the widest point, depth front to back. A standard curbside 32-gallon can is roughly 27 to 29 inches tall; a 96-gallon wheelie bin is roughly 43 to 46 inches tall. Your bin's real numbers are what matter.
- **Compare against the shed's internal height.** Only the external dimensions are listed for these five, so subtract at least an inch on each side for wall thickness and hinge clearance.
- **Add lift-out room.** You need to be able to pull the bin forward and out without catching the lip on the door frame.
- **Check the lid mechanism.** A hinged top lid, like the Keter and Suncast use, needs vertical clearance above the shed. A flat-topped enclosure with a front door needs clearance in front instead.

The two picks that publish a bin-count claim are the Keter (two 32-gallon), the Suncast (two 96-gallon) and the three-bay Aoxun (three 50-gallon). The Grovellis and the 60 cu. ft. Aoxun do not commit to a number on the listing, so those two ask more of the tape measure.

## What the listings quietly leave out

Four of the five listings do not state a warranty. The Keter is the only one that publishes 2-year manufacturer coverage. If a written warranty matters to you, that alone is a tie-breaker.

Assembly is the other blind spot. None of the five listings, as supplied, walks through how long assembly takes or how many people it needs. Resin cabinets and steel enclosures both tend to arrive flat-packed with a lot of screws, and a second pair of hands makes the difference between an afternoon and a weekend. Plan for help, not for a solo evening.

Ventilation is a third gap. Wet bags in a sealed shed in July are not pleasant. None of these five listings quantifies ventilation, so if summers run hot where you live, that is another reason to check the listing photos for vent slots before you commit.

## How much shed does a normal household really need?

For a two-person household with weekly kerbside pickup, one 32-gallon bin plus one recycling bin is usually the setup. The Keter is sized for exactly that pair, and its 44.7 x 28 x 52 in footprint tucks against a house wall without dominating the side yard.

For a family of four with fortnightly pickup, the maths shifts. Rubbish piles up faster than the bin empties, and the switch to a 64- or 96-gallon wheeled bin makes sense. That is Suncast territory, or the 60 cu. ft. Aoxun if you also want to park bikes.

For a household running three streams, trash plus recycling plus green waste, the three-bay Aoxun is the only pick that publishes a fit for three cans. It is also the only pick that needs seven and a half feet of clear wall.

The rule of thumb: pick the shed that fits the bins you already own, plus one extra inch of internal clearance in each direction. Undersizing is the failure mode. Nobody regrets a shed with a little slack.

## The verdict

If you sort your bins into a standard curbside pair, buy the Keter Store-It-Out MIDI. It is the only pick that publishes both a specific bin-count claim (two 32-gallon) and a 2-year manufacturer warranty, and its 44.7 x 28 x 52 in footprint is the easiest to place in a narrow side yard. The lift-up lid, front-opening doors and lockable mechanism cover the three ways you actually use one of these sheds. That is the winner for the widest slice of readers.

If your council issues 96-gallon wheelie bins, the Suncast Stow-Away is the better buy, and it is not close. The 70.5-inch body and the stated 96-gallon fit are the two figures that decide it, and the soft-close hinge is the quality-of-life detail that justifies the premium position. The cutoff is the bin your council gave you: 32-gallon curbside cans point to the Keter, wheeled bins point to the Suncast. If you also want the shed to swallow bikes and a mower, cross over to the 60 cu. ft. Aoxun instead.

## FAQ

### Is a garbage can storage shed worth it?

A garbage can storage shed is worth it if you keep bins where you or your neighbours see them daily. The three payoffs are hiding the bins from the kerb, keeping raccoons and dogs out of the bags, and stopping lids blowing loose in wind. The Keter's lockable design covers all three. If your bins live in a closed garage already, you are paying for tidiness you already have.

### Will a Keter Store-It-Out MIDI fit two 32-gallon cans?

The Keter Store-It-Out MIDI is listed by Keter as sized for two 32-gallon outdoor trash cans, inside a 30 cu. ft. body measuring 44.7 x 28 x 52 in. Standard 32-gallon curbside cans should slide in with room to lift the lid and pull each can forward. Measure your specific bins first, because branded cans vary by an inch or two on width.

### How do I choose between the Keter and the Suncast?

Choose between the Keter and the Suncast by looking at your bin. The Keter is built around two 32-gallon cans in a 52-inch-tall cabinet. The Suncast is built around two 96-gallon wheeled containers in a 70.5-inch-tall body with a soft-close hinge. If your council issued wheelie bins, take the Suncast. If your cans are the traditional lift-out kind, take the Keter.

### Do resin sheds last outside?

Resin sheds last outside for years when the manufacturer specifies UV protection, as Suncast does, and when the panels are reinforced, as Keter's steel-reinforced polypropylene is. The failure mode is surface chalking from ultraviolet exposure, not structural collapse. Expect to wipe the panels down with mild detergent and water a couple of times a year. A resin shed will outlast a bare, unpainted steel one in a wet climate.

### What is the biggest mistake buyers make?

The biggest mistake buyers make is trusting the cubic-foot figure instead of the internal dimensions. A 60 cu. ft. shed sounds bigger than a 30 cu. ft. one, but if the internal height is shorter than your bin plus lid clearance, the extra volume is wasted. Measure your bin first, compare against the external dimensions in the listing, and only then look at cubic feet as a secondary check.

The next step is a tape measure, not another tab. Walk out to the side of your house, measure the space you have for a shed, and write down the height, width and depth of the bin you plan to hide. Then match those three numbers against the Keter's 44.7 x 28 x 52 in body for a standard curbside pair, the Suncast's 70.5-inch height for wheelie bins, or the three-bay Aoxun's 92-inch length for a triple row. The Keter wins for most households because it is the only pick that commits to both a bin count and a written warranty, and that combination is what stops a buying decision turning into a returns problem.

*Last updated: September 9, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.*

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