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Newspaper Recycling Bin

This easy-to-make bin is ideal for holding old newspapers between pickups; select paint in a color to complement your decor. The addition of twine makes bundling papers a breeze.

Tools and Materials
Wooden crate
Paint
Paintbrushes
4 screw eyes
4 cleats (2-inch)
Twine

Newspaper Recycling Bin How-To
1. Paint wooden crate, and let dry.

2. Attach screw eyes, centered, to the top edge of each side.

3. Attach cleats, centered, to the exterior of each side.

4. Before filling the bin with newspapers, run lengths of twine loosely between each pair of opposing screws eyes, and wrap loose ends around cleats.

Resources
The wooden crate was from Mill Stores (phone: 860-645-7440).

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