The (5 Gallon Bucket) Bag Dispenser/Recycler DIY ~store/reuse/recycle

in this instructable i'll show you how i made a plastic bag dispenser/recycler. great way to store all those extra plastic bags.

The "5 Gallon Bucket" Plastic Bag Dispenser/Recycler!. Easy DIY. stores 100's of plastic bags. easy to make and use! simple "thru-the-lid" top-loading design makes it easy to load it up with no hassle. great way to store (and reuse) all those plastic grocery bags. only things needed: a few simple tools and a 5 gallon bucket. tip: paint it or wrap with wallpaper for a custom look.

first step... pick a bucket. i went with the full 5 gallon bucket

flip the bucket over and drill a 2.5" hole near the bottom on the side of bucket

sand the edge of the hole that you just drilled. (you don't want the bags catching on any rough areas)

drill a 1" hole in the center of the lid...

cut about 8...

smooth out the edges with tin snips and or sand paper...

all the bags on the couch fit into the bucket

holds tons of bags... great way to store, reuse and recycle. i haven't tried, but you might be able to use this dispenser with other items too (shop towels, rags, paper towels). for custom look, paint it or wrap in wallpaper