We did, meaning we chose a trash pull-out in our new kitchen instead of a trash compactor, same size space. We actually put two trash pull-outs into our kitchen, one in the cleanup area near DW & sink, and the other on the far side of our island near refrigerator & pantry. Our pull-outs hold two plastic trash bins, which are removable & replaceable. We use the front one for trash & the back one for recycling. (The City of Dallas does not require us to sort recyclables & provides a "free" recycling bin along with our trash service.)

We also have space for a small drawer above our trash pullouts. One we use for wine openers, stoppers, etc. The other we "sacrificed" to provide electrical outlets to that side of the island. The drawer "front" flips up for the outlets or down to cover them.

Gizmonike, that's completely genius!

Ditto what chicoryflower says, Gizmonike! I'm saving your post to my clippings. Thank you!

To the OP, that's exactly what I'd like to do with my compactor, but since it's not framed in the same way as the rest of my cabinets, I'm not sure how it could be done. Also I might have a hard time matching the rest of my very dated cabinets.

I'd be interested in other ideas.

gizmonike I've admired your kitchen for a long time - it's gorgeous.

maydl that's a fabulous idea. I spent a lot of time browsing the Vinotemp and other sites. Unfortunately the trash compactor I have is 18 inches, and I wasn't able to find one exactly that width. I suppose a 15" one would work with just a bit of framing on either side. Thanks for the suggestion!