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Ugh. It's stuff you don't want -- boxes, wrappers, food scraps -- and yet it can take up an inordinate amount of the limited space on a boat.
 
Ways to lessen trash, store it and deal with it.

Dealing With Garbage on a Boat

Published on October 31, 2024; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you deal with garage on a boat? And that means cardboard, food scraps, and cans? My guide to the basics and more detailed tips.

🎧It’s a Wrap

Published on June 1, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Plastic trash on a cruising boat has its challenges. Here are my best tips for dealing with it in remote areas.

Getting Tough on Ants & Roaches

Published on August 22, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

One simple thing is keeping our boat pest-free despite being in southern Florida.

One simple thing is keeping our boat pest-free despite being in southern Florida.

Dish Scraping 2.0

Published on February 28, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you!

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you!

Manage Your Boat Trash to Avoid Bugs

Published on March 21, 2014; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want a bug-free boat? Manage your trash so they don’t see your boat as an all-you-can-eat buffet!

Burning Trash When You Live on a Boat

Published on January 2, 2013; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many wonderful cruising areas don’t have much in the way of trash service. And so you have to do it yourself. Here are a few tips on responsibly burning what you can.

Compacting Trash: Tips for Boaters

Published on February 13, 2012; last updated on June 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Compacting trash on a boat gives more room on short cruisers and just might save you money. Here’s tips to make it easy.

Reduce Trash On A Boat

Published on August 10, 2011; last updated on February 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten ways to reduce the trash on your boat with the choices you make when buying provisions. Learn how to substantially cut the trash on your boat!

Water Bottles for Boat Life

Published on August 1, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What's the best refillable water bottle? I vote for the Nalgene All-Terrain Bottle, after 12 years of using it. Here's why.

What’s the best refillable water bottle? I vote for the Nalgene All-Terrain Bottle, after 12 years of using it. Here’s why.

Using Fewer Paper Towels in Your Boat Kitchen

Published on December 6, 2010; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save money and space by using fewer paper towels with these tips. Double bonus: you'll have less trash and it's better for the environment!

Save money and space by using fewer paper towels with these tips. Double bonus: you’ll have less trash and it’s better for the environment!

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