Trunk and Trash Organizers

TRUNK ORGANIZERS

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• Structured so sides stay upright and do not collapse inward
• Non-slip containers with Velcro on bottom so they organizers don’t slide (rubber stoppers for hard bottom floors)
• The container itself is not too heavy
• Something that folds when you want it out of the way
• Adjustable
• Dividers
• Weighted bottom

If security is an issue  look for containers with covers or lids. Here is a creative DIY solution from the Lifehacker website.

PRODUCTS TO CHECK OUT

• The Folding Trunk Organizer has good reviews at The Container Store and Amazon. This organizer meets many of the above criteria and folds up compactly when not in use.

• The Rola Rigid Base Interior Organizer is perfect if you need an organizer with a rigid base and adjustable dividers. At 38 x 15 x 7inches, it is fairly large making it best suited to minivans and SUVS. The best thing about the dividers is they keep items separated; sports gear, groceries, car tools and the like. This organizer is spring–loaded and pops down to lie flat when not in use.

• Deler Foldable 4-Compartment Trunk Organizer is highly rated for holding groceries. It includes two insulated compartments are a simple, basic solution to keeping things from rolling around in your trunk.

TRASH HOLDERS

What to Look For:

• Tip proof
• Holds decent amount of trash
• Easy to clean
• Easy to insert and remove

Trash holders come in over the seat hanging models and floor receptacles. Both have their pros and cons. The style you chose is a matter of personal preference.

Here are two that meet the criteria:
2in1 Car Trash Can + Tissue Holder and  High Road TrashStand Litter Compact , a weighted, floor model.