Is the shelf actually attached to the cabinet? They're frequently just mounted on shelf support clips. Trash cabinets with an attached door are much easier to use than having to open a door and then pull out the can separately. That's why drawers are so much nicer than doors with rollout trays. Here's my caution - think about where you use or want your trash can before modifying cabinets. Having to get trash from the prep area or from the cleanup area to the trashcan can be a pain - having the can located in the right spot would be a big deal for me before I modified a cabinet. (Spoken as one whose trashcan is located as far as physically possible from both our prep and cleanup areas - just one of the many issues we plan to address in our kitchen remodel). We've become fans of the "trashbowl" to collect a meal's scraps and then dumping it in the can once or twice rather than making multiple trips across the kitchen to throw things in the trash as we work.

Yes, they are glued into slots in the cabinet (otherwise this would be a non-issue). So, I think once it's done.. it's done... know what I mean?

That cabinet is actually pretty centrally located. Currently the trash can is at the near side of the island... away from everything. Our prep area is right next to the stove, or on the island. That cabinet is also close to the stove and relatively close (as close as it is currently) to the sink. It really is a more optimal position for us (I think).

Additional question: Since you're saying go for the door mounted option, should I consider building it myself? Or go ahead and buy the $375 kit from rev a shelf (if I do the door attached method I feel like I need to do the self closing option)? Based on what I've found, the tracks are $40 for self closing. I think I could create a wooden drawer-type system without TOO much trouble (and probably for a lot less than $375). That said, I don't want to mess up the cabinet door, as I doubt I can find a replacement.

Any other suggestions?

The other current thread regarding rollout shelves linked this website, which also offers trash pullout options.

Seems like a rail system & door mounting kit might be reasonable.

Here is a link that might be useful: Trash Pull Outs

I have a small galley kitchen and with the remodel it made sense to put in a pullout 2 can bin, even though I lost a cabinet. The only place to put a stand alone can would have been next to the kitchen table....no thanks. I like it but I did have a funky smell, which I now think was coming from the cat food cans in the recycling, even though I rinsed them. So if it smells, do a process of elimination....and definitely do a drawer instead of a door.

It won't affect resale. It's the trash cabinet! Definitely oughtn't have a shelf! :)

Get a double can pullout if possible. I installed this one in my 60 year old cabinets (the biggest double that would fit) and it's pretty good. I didn't even have to move the handle--we just use it on the side.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PGVJUO/ref=oh_o06_s00_i00_details

We retrofitted two pullouts in two cabs for recycling. The kitchen has all rollouts behind doors. *Definitely* get the door attached, however you do it, as opening the door then pulling out the bins while you have sometimes goopy nasty trash in your hands is a drag (we had that setup in a previous house).

In one our current pullouts, we used the Revashelf two 35qt full extension pullout and door attachment that we bought at Lowes for nowhere near $375. However they are the chrome not stainless steel which may make a difference to you. The door mount kit is shown in the link below for $17.97. The 35qt full extension dual bin pullout is $80. $100 total (plus tax, wherever you are).

In the other pullout, we used the existing rollout shelf and DH did a homemade door attachment. DH says that the Revashelf was far easier to do even though he had to add a small piece of luan to the door since it has a recessed panel.

Since these were retrofits, we left the hinges on so that when the doors are closed, you can't even tell that they're pullouts. I love ''secret agent'' kitchens!

HTH

Here is a link that might be useful: revashelf door mount kit from Lowes

I think I've decided to make it myself... We'll see how that goes. I'm pretty sure I can have homedepot cut the wood I need to my specifications, so I'll only need one sheet of cabinet grade wood. I found the drawer slides as a local hardware store for about $65 (with the additional piece I need since they are face front cabinets). They're Blum, and I hear Blum is quality.

I'm going to build a box, with a divider, and attach the slides to the box, and the door to some brackets mounted to the box. Today I went and looked at a local cabinet store that sells a very nice quality pull out trash bin (basically what I'm describing here) for about $240. That said, I think I can get it done for less than half that. While I'm not the most "Crafty" person, as long as I'm not doing the cutting I'll be fine. Just have to figure out the measurements as that's what'll be crucial. Also, finding the trash cans locally seems impossible, so I'll most likely have to go online. So, we'll see, but I'm optomistic.