The 11 Best Christmas Storage Bins of 2022

Best Overall

Sterilite 18 Gal. Red Tote Box

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No matter what you use to deck the halls, this MVP storage bin from Sterilite will likely keep it safe and secure, year after year. The durable plastic material protects fragile keepsakes and ensures that this bin is easy to clean, too. The snap-on lid adds to its overall sturdiness and makes it easy to stack if you have more than one. Speaking of more than one, they're reasonably priced, so stocking up means you won't need to deplete your gift funds. You can grab one for ornaments, one for garlands, and one for lights!

We also love how the bright red color makes it easy to spot in your garage or basement, or wherever you'd like to stash your holiday supplies in the off season. If the red color isn't enough of an indicator for you, and you're someone who likes to label bins, keep in mind that you'll need to either DIY your own or buy them separately. Labels are not included.

Price at time of publish: $13

_{Dimensions: 15.25 x 17.25 x 25.25 inches | Material: Polypropylene (plastic) | Stackable: Yes | Capacity: 18 gallons | Color: Red | Airtight: Not listed | Waterproof: Not listed}

Best Budget

ZOBER Holiday Accessory and Decor Storage Box 3-Pack

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These festive green and red bins are another great choice for versatile holiday storage. With hidden cardboard inserts that provide you with added stability and sturdy handles, these bins are great for decor, gift wrap supplies, lights, and more. As Heather Nykolaychuk, Brand President of Organized Spaces (owner of The Tailored Closet and PremierGarage brands), says, "Gone are the days of opening up random boxes full of decorations to find tangled lights and broken ornaments. By organizing decorations, you can prevent them from getting shattered, tarnished, or ripped. Maintaining this organization will help you preserve all your beautiful pieces for the next holiday season, as well as making clean up and repurposing a smooth-sailing process."

That's why we think this ZOBER container is also a solid choice for ornaments, but we recommend dividers or adding inner compartments if your collection is especially delicate or if you own fragile heirlooms. Each bin also has one side with a transparent window, so you can easily see contents. Another convenience is the built-in, flip-top lid, which you'll never have to worry about getting lost or separated.

We love the seasonal color pairing, but it's worth noting that they can make it tricky to repurpose storage for anything non-holiday if the need ever arises. If that's not an issue, then these bins will likely serve you (and all your holiday treasures) very well.

Price at time of publish: $16 for a three-pack

_{Dimensions: 9.75 x 11.75 x 15.5 inches | Material: Canvas, Cardboard, PVC | Stackable: Yes | Capacity: Not listed | Color: Red and green, Green and red, Grey and red, Ivory and red | Airtight: No | Waterproof: Not Listed}

Best Plastic Bin

Centrex X-large 64-Gallons Green Heavy Duty Rolling Tote

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Not all plastic bins are created equal, it turns out. While we don't think you can go wrong with any of the bins listed here, this extra large choice from Centrex stands apart from the pack for a few reasons. First, the 64-gallon capacity gives you more space and flexibility than other options.

Bulky wall hangings? A towering artificial tree? That awkward wreath you usually wrap in a garbage bag? This bin has room for it all. Second, if you fill it to the brim and struggle to lift it, the attached wheels allow you to easily move it around as needed. Even with the size and wheels, it's still stackable.

This bin is a pricier choice than other options we're featuring, but we think that it's worth the investment, given how much it holds and how the wheels add to overall ease of use. The one other potential downside is the red and green color scheme which can be limiting. If you know that this bin is going to be for holiday supplies and only holiday supplies, then it might be right up your alley (or your chimney).

Price at time of publish: $60

_{Dimensions: 23.2 x 21.1 x 46.5 inches | Material: Plastic | Stackable: Yes | Capacity: 64 gallons | Color: Red and green | Airtight: Not listed | Waterproof: Not listed}

Best for Large Decorations

The Container Store Double Wreath Storage Bag

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Great for one to two wreaths, this double wreath bag is just what you need to hold your decor between seasons. It has a 36-inch diameter, so the majority of standard-sized wreaths will fit comfortably, nestled all snug in their beds—er, this bag. If you don't have wreaths to store but still love the idea of a red circular bag, rest assured that garlands, lights, tinsel, or nontraditionally-sized decorations can fit, too. Inner clips keep your belongings secure and in place.

We also appreciate the carrying handles on this bag. One thing to note: if the shape and color aren't enough to tell you what's inside, you'll want to add a label or make sure the zipper is within reach when you put it away for the season, so you can take a quick peek at what's inside.

Price at time of publish: $22

_{Dimensions: 14 x 36 inches | Material: Polyester, steel | Stackable: No | Capacity: 2 36-inch wreaths | Color: Red | Airtight: No | Waterproof: Not listed}

Best Small

IRIS 3pk Ribbon Storage Box Red

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With a design made for gift wrap supplies, such as ribbon, scissors, tape, and tags, this trio of clear bins has you covered for all things wrap-related. Consider using one for holiday supplies, one for birthday supplies, and one to use however you see fit. The versatile size, inner divider, and storage tray can also work with craft supplies, first aid necessities, office essentials, and more. As long as it fits in the roughly 5.5 by 5.5 by 16.1 inch measurements, it'll work well in this bin.

The transparent material also makes it easy to keep track of what's inside. The bins are identical, so while it makes for a neat and tidy display if you're storing them together, it does mean you'll either want to look closely at contents or even consider adding labels so you can tell them apart. They're also stackable, and should the day come when you don't need them anymore, they're recyclable, too.

Price at time of publish: $26 for a three-pack

_{Dimensions: 5.51 x 5.5 x 16.1 inches | Material: Plastic | Stackable: Yes | Capacity: 2.28 quarts | Color: Transparent, Red | Airtight: Not listed | Waterproof: Not listed}

Best for Trees

Tiny Tim Totes Premium Upright Christmas Tree Storage

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We named this choice the Best Overall Christmas Tree Bag for how easy it is to use, how it allows trees to be stored upright, and because it's available in three sizes, accommodating trees from 6 to 9 feet tall. Made of durable, thick canvas, the bag rests over your full-sized tree and has a drawstring cinch at the bottom for added protection. Three outer clips also wrap around the entire circumference of the tree (at three different heights) so the bag stays secure, even if, say, in a garage with occasional breezes.

If you tend to break down your artificial tree to save space, this wouldn't be the best choice for you, though. It's best used with your tree still standing, so it's less of a space-saver and more of a safeguard for your tree. If that's what you're looking for, we think this is a great choice.

Price at time of publish: $30

_{Dimensions: 14.25 x 11.5 x 2.75 inches | Material: Canvas, Polyvinyl Chloride | Stackable: No | Capacity: 6-9 foot tree | Color: Green | Airtight: No | Waterproof: No}

Best for Ornaments

TreeKeeper 3 Drawer Ornament Storage Box

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One of the many smart things about this TreeKeeper ornament holder is the convenience and security of the gridded drawer-style trays, with compartments for up to 24 individual ornaments in each level. That's a total of 72 standard-sized ornaments! The drawers are completely removable for their cases, so you can carry over two dozen ornaments at a time for tree-trimming (or easy un-trimming, at the end of the season).

Other conveniences, like the label, lid, and handle, make this organizer feel like the complete package. If we could change anything about it, we’d make the three trays into actual drawers, so you could pull any of them out. The current model has them subtly stacked on one another, but we’re willing to overlook this small design element in favor of the other smart and festive features. 

Price at time of publish: $40

_{Dimensions: 10 x 14 x 20 inches | Material: Polyester | Stackable: Not listed | Capacity: 72 ornaments | Color: Red | Airtight: No | Waterproof: No}

Best Stackable

The Container Store Weathertight Light Storage Box With Inserts

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While a number of bins on their list can be easily stacked (like Sterilite's 18 Gal. Red Tote Box, or the ZOBER Holiday Accessory and Decor Storage Box 3-Pack, or Centrex X-Large 64-Gallons Green Heavy Duty Rolling Tote with Latching Lid), we thought this option from The Container Store leads in the category for a few reasons. It’s one of the few options we found that can boast an airtight, weatherproof seal. So, if you’re storing your holiday treasures in a garage or shed, it’ll give you an extra layer of protection. We also appreciate the inner racks designed for light strands. It's just another convenience that the ghosts of Christmas future will be applauding, when you don’t have to fight with tangled lights year after year. The racks are removable, so if you don’t need to store lights, you won't be limited by them. 

The frosted, transparent material also shows you what’s inside, so if you are indeed stacking multiple bins, you can easily keep track of their contents. In a perfect world, this bin would be offered in as many sizes as The Container Store's other bin collections, but we're still fans of this organizer just as it is.

Price at time of publish: $35

_{Dimensions: 14.5 x 11 x 18.13 inches | Material: Polypropylene (plastic) | Stackable: Yes | Capacity: Not listed | Color: Transparent, Reds | Airtight: Yes | Waterproof: Yes}

Best for Nutcrackers

TreeKeeper 18 in. Green Polyester Collectible Nutcracker Storage Box

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If you’ve been packing your delicate display pieces away in towels or tissue and holding your breath when you unwrap them, you might want to sit down for this one. From TreeKeeper, which we also recognized as our Best for Ornaments storage option, this zip-up bin can hold up to nine nutcrackers or other tall, slim storage pieces, each with their own compartment. It’s sturdy enough to be stackable, and outer handles make it easy to move at the beginning and end of the season.

When it’s not in use, it’s easy to fold down and tuck away, too. It boasts a weight limit of 80 pounds, so those heirloom pieces from another era will fit right in. An outer pocket also gives you extra storage space for other items, and a label makes it easy to keep track of what’s inside. One thing to keep in mind is that the exterior is made of polyester fabric, and at the mid-range price, we would have preferred a bit more reinforcement.

Price at time of publish: $70

_{Dimensions: 21.5 x 19 x 13.3 inches | Material: Polyester | Stackable: Yes | Capacity: 9 Nutcrackers | Color: Green | Airtight: No | Waterproof: No}

Best for Figurines

ZOBER Super Rigid 2-in-1 Christmas Ornament Storage Box & Xmas Figurine Container

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For delicate figurines, nativity displays, or awkwardly-sized ornaments, this multipurpose zip-up bin has you covered like fresh snow. The inner dividers are held in place by Velcro, so you can customize the shape of your interior compartments in seconds. Five ornament trays are also included, each with room for nine ornaments. Additional storage is on the inside of the lid in the form of transparent pouches, and there's also an external zipper pouch. And while this bag could get heavy if you fill it, two sturdy handles help with lifting. If all of our Christmas wishes could come true, we'd add wheels to the exterior for easier movement, although we're still happy without them.

Another perk is that you have four colors to pick from: red, green, black (with red trim), and gray (with black trim). As much as we love bright and festive colors for our holiday storage, we know that some folks prefer neutrals, which we're glad to see offered here.

Price at time of publish: $65

_{Dimensions: 12.5 x 18 x 28 inches | Material: Canvas | Stackable: Yes | Capacity: Up to 73 ornaments | Color: Red, Green, Black, Grey | Airtight: No | Waterproof: No}