Secure outdoor parcel storage

whatsername

My back door is where most of my deliveries come and go from. I have to fence the garden for my dogs (after being denied planning for fencing the larger front garden, despite being told previously that I could, that's a whole other story...) but I need somewhere for parcels to be delivered without accessing the house. I hope that makes sense. We frequently have large parcels delivered (think 12kg bags of dog food) and I need somewhere safe to have them left when we are not in. I am thinking about something like an enclosed bin store which is openable from both sides, even a small shed with two separate doors. But I haven't been able to find anything that would work. Does anyone have any ideas for cheap solutions which could meet my requirements, please?

Edited to add: I need something that I don't have to lift things into and out of due to mobility issues.

GrubbyGirl_2

I have a box like this.  I leave an open padlock on it and there is a sign that says Parcel in here, please lock.  My dog food goes in just fine.  I also weigh down the bottom with paving slabs to stop it blowing around in high wind, or from being stolen.  Evri is the only one who puts it in and doesn't bother to lock it, but at least it's out of sight and dry!

https://www.homebase.co.uk/keter-kentwood-outdoor-garden-storage-box-350l-graphite/12885762.html

subjecttocontract

That box, even with paving slabs in the bottom, wouldn't last 5 minutes in some of the areas that I know. It would have to be bolted/screwed securely to a fence or wall otherwise it might not be there when the owner got home from work or got up in the morning.

I guess it depends on crime in your area. Will an unlocked bin store be safe for parcel deliveries.....only you know that. If you think it would be ok you could get a local carpenter to build you something.

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

don't buy anything, just leave a note to drop into green/red/blue/black/brown wheelie bin, which ever has most space.

GrubbyGirl_2

subjecttocontract said:

That box, even with paving slabs in the bottom, wouldn't last 5 minutes in some of the areas that I know. It would have to be bolted/screwed securely to a fence or wall otherwise it might not be there when the owner got home from work or got up in the morning.

I guess it depends on crime in your area. Will an unlocked bin store be safe for parcel deliveries.....only you know that. If you think it would be ok you could get a local carpenter to build you something.

Nothing stopping you bolting it down if you're area is like that!

whatsername

Thank you everyone. Sorry, I posted this and went away and forgot about it! I live in quite a safe area, so I think things would be relatively safe. I like the idea of finding a local carpenter, that should work. I appreciate the suggestions!