Apartment storage solutions? for garbage and bikes?

Question

The apartment we live in is a decent size but theres nowhere for storage in it. We have no garbage bin outside to put our garbage in, so when our garbage bags are full we have to keep them in our apartment, so they just lie there in our kitchen and stink up. Same with recyclables, our blue bags just lay there in a corner in our kitchen being an eye sore until recycling day ( every 2 weeks.. it rotates). And we have like bikes and stuff and nowhere to put them. Along with any other junk that we're not using at present time - no where to put it. We have one closet other than the ones in our bedroom, and our shoes and coats go in it. So if anyone else is in the same situation what did you do? or what would you do?

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I would freeze the smelly garbage each day in plastic bags. Double bag it if necessary. Then put it in the bins on the day your rubbish gets collected.

You could purchase a large wicker basket to put the recyclables in so it doesn't look so bad as the blue bags. Or make a closed off section in the corner with some material strung on a curtain wire to hide them behind.

Consider renting some off-site storage space for things you don't need now or see if any of your friends have garage space they would lend/rent to you.

Ask the landlord for permission to place large hooks on a wall out of the way for you to hang your bikes so they don't clutter up the walk ways.

If you have room to put in some wardrobes or cupboards then buy some new or second hand. Buy one with internal shelves so you can organise some of the stuff that is left out at the moment.

If you have a step ladder put it in a corner and use it as shelves. The more you can get off the floor and organised the better your place will feel.