Clean up your act: Even waste-paper can look pretty sharp in these bins

1. Orvino waste can

Umbra, £18.50. A wavily brimmed melamine bin ideal for bathrooms. 0121 2247728, redcandy.co.uk

2. Recycled Newspaper Bin

John Lewis, £10. Now here's a waste-paper bin that does anything but. 08456 049 049, johnlewis.com

3. Regal Dog Bin

Joanna Wood, £82. It's difficult to refuse these cute, serio-comic canines.020 7730 5064, joannawood.co.uk

4. White Wicker Bin

J by Jasper Conran for Debenhams, £12. A basket to provide a touch of the beach house. 0844 800 8877, debenhams.com

5. Birch Waste Bin

Heal's, £57. This sophisticated dark-wood bin would look great in a study. 08700 240 780, heals.co.uk

6. Hammered Metal Waste Bin

Marks & Spencer, £25. Deflect attention from your rubbish with this dazzling receptacle. 0845 609 0200, marksandspencer.com