It's a universal frustration: you go to toss something in your tall outdoor trash bin, only to find the liner has vanished, swallowed whole by the can's depths. Don't worry, you're not alone, and there are some surprisingly simple fixes for this annoying problem.
One of the easiest and most effective solutions is the bungee cord method. Simply place your liner in the bin, pull the bag's edges over the rim, and then stretch a bungee cord across the diameter of the top, securing the bag underneath it. The tension holds everything perfectly in place.
If you prefer a more permanent setup, consider adhesive hooks. Get a couple of strong, outdoor-rated adhesive hooks and stick them on opposite sides of the bin's inner rim, just below the top. After placing the bag, loop the bag's edges over these hooks. The hooks act as anchors, preventing the slippery liner from sliding down.
For a clever DIY trick, create your own "gripper" using the previous bag. When you take out a full bag, tie it up and remove it, but leave the very last bag inside the can. Then, place your new, fresh liner directly on top of this old one. The friction between the two bags will significantly reduce slipping.
Finally, you can't go wrong with the right products. Look for extra-tall or drawstring liners designed for deep bins. Some are even made with a non-slip rubbery strip along the top edge, which grips the rim of the can to stay put.
With these simple hacks, you can say goodbye to fishing liners out of your bin and enjoy a consistently clean and functional outdoor trash can.