Here’s where I get a little crazy. If you have particularly smelly stuff—like chicken bones, fish scraps, or last week’s broccoli that somehow turned into a biohazard—freeze them in a separate bag until trash day. Seriously. Toss them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer, then add them to the bin right when you’re about to take it out.
No, your freezer won’t smell like a morgue. The cold pauses the decomposition, so no bacterial rave happens. Plus, you get to feel like a macabre scientist. Just remember to label the bag, unless you want your roommate to accidentally thaw it for a smoothie. (Don’t ask.)
The Ultimate Weapon: Coffee Grounds (Or Citrus Peels)
If you’re a coffee drinker, you’re in luck. Used coffee grounds are nature’s deodoriser. Just scoop them into a small bowl or sprinkle them directly into the bag’s bottom. They absorb smells and leave behind a mild, roasted scent that’s way better than “landfill bingo.”
How To Stop Garbage Bin From Smelling at Jerry Grantham blog
No coffee? Grab lemon or orange peels. Toss a few into the bin, and they’ll fight bacteria with their natural acidity. The downside? If you forget to change them after a few days, they start smelling like sad fruit. So swap them out weekly. Pro tip: grate a lemon peel into the bin’s bottom for extra punch.
