Rolling 30 Q Storage Bin Protects Dog Food By Joan Young on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
We've always had a problem with mice stealing dog food and hiding it all over. This bin has stopped that completely!
It is hard to find a container with a good lid in which to store a large bag of pet food (or bird seed, or potting soil, or any other loosely packed “stuff”). This product has met this need.
The unit is 10.5 x 18 inches, and sits 24" tall (including wheel height). It holds a 22 pound bag of dog food. It says it has a 45 pound capacity. I'm sure that if it were filled with bird seed that would weigh more than the dog food, and approach that capacity.
The bin claims to be airtight. While I'm not sure it is really that good, it has kept the dog food nicely contained. It is convenient, it will just fit to roll under my microwave table for storage. I like the rollers. They keep the floor from getting scratched from dragging some other kind of bin around every day.
The lid is hinged on a short side and closes with a simple plastic lift handle which snaps in place when you push it down. There is indeed a gasket around the recessed lip of the lid, which is why they can call it airtight. It's certainly better than a garbage can that doesn't seal at all and barely stays closed.
Although I've used the bin for several years now with no trouble at all, I'm not certain how much rough treatment it could take. The materials seem to be just average storage bin plastic, maybe not even that heavy. I don't think it would last long with a family of children feeding the pets or playing with the catch, or even sitting on it.
Also, we keep it in the kitchen, so it has not been tested against raccoons or other outdoor animals that get into interesting containers. I can say that the mice have not even tried to chew through it, and they have tried, and sometimes succeeded at this with other containers. So maybe the seal does keep the smell inside.
It is certainly a reasonably priced product, keeps pet foods safe and fresh, and is convenient to access.
I don't see these at Meijer any more, but they can be purchased on line from www.containerstore.com
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Iris Rolling 30 quart Airtight Container Purchased at: Meijer Price: 19.99
Now this is a very good idea! I think I'll get one for Tatiana's kitten chow. We buy the bigger bags, and have a terrible time keeping it stored neatly. Thank you for introducing me to this rolling storage bin:)
I had looked at these at the local pet store, as well as I think Wal-mart, but they weren't large enough to fit the entire bag size that I use into the container. I hadn't thought of checking out the container store online to see if they have something a bit bigger. I would buy a smaller bag, but I save a bit of money purchasing it in the big size. ;-)
This would be a great way to keep the dog's food fresh. Thanks for sharing this information. We don't have a dog now, but we are thinking of getting one. If we do, I will certainly keep this product in mind.
I need one of these. Ok, I need about five of these. With 7 dogs and 14 cats, we have to buy huge amounts of dry food. We leave it on our screened in porch and since that is where the dog houses are located, racoons will come up and eat through the bags. I think if it will keep your mice out, it will keep the raccoons out. We've tried the plastic bins from Walmart, but it makes the dog food mold. I'm hoping I can order these online. I'm going to do this now while I'm thinking about it.
Great ides for using it to store pet food. I buy the large bags of cat food for my fur babies and they somehow always manage to get into the bag. this could eliminate my problem all together. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for giving us all those detailed info of the bin . It is surely a great container to store pets' food inside.
Looks like a great storage container for dog food, wonder if they make one for cat food. Great job!