Wood trash can plans everyone needs an extra trash can or two. whether it's a kitchen waste can, a recycling bin for the garage or a receptacle to pick up yard waste, you'll find the right size and style when you browse through this collection of free wood trash can plans.. This shed can house up to three 32-gallon trash cans (24 inches wide by 33 inches high), but you can adjust it for any size container by setting the container on its side and laying out the framing around it. for the base, cut a 2x4 to 36 inches with a jigsaw. set two 2x4s on the ground, parallel to each other and ends butted against the base.. Wooden trash bin plans. building the bottom of the bin. the first step of the project is to build the floor of the trash bin. as you can notice in the plans, we recommend you to attach a piece of 3/4? weather-resistant plywood over 1