Use either a Kreg Jig or 2" screws or finish nails to build your box as shown above. The bottom shelf is 2 1/2" from the bottom, at the top. So leave 1 3/4" gap underneath the bottom shelf. Check for square.

Once your box is done, choose the less attractive side and attach trim as shown above. I used 1 1/4" finish nails and glue.

Now the sides on the back. You can also choose to cover the back in 1/4" plywood, but I personally wanted an easy means of both changing trash bags and cleaning the cabinet out. So my trash bin is actually open on the back.

Now the front. I like to cut footers out in place because you don't have to worry about clamping it down or anything like that. Nail down and then mark as shown in the diagram (you can click images for a larger view) and cut out with a jigsaw.

And the front. Notice that the top has a 3/4" gap. This is good.

Finally the front edge. Nail and glue in place. This completes the cabinet construction.

I used a new technique to build a raised panel door for this project! But I'd like to get that content to you in the form of video, so please be patient - will get that tutorial posted in the next day or so. You should always build your doors to fit your openings - especially for inset doors. For inset doors, I like to leave an 1/8" gap around all sides of the door, so that means you need to make the door overall 1/4" less wide and 1/4" less tall than the opening. You can use other methods to build the door - a full slab for a modern look or beadboard on a 1x3 frame for a cottage look. Build the base as shown above, securing to the door.

And then just hinge the door to the cabinet. For our tilt out trash cabinet/recycle center, we didn't even have to worry about a magnetic catch - the weight of the tilt out base keeps everything closed nicely. However, you may need to install either hardware or a chain to keep the tilt out door from opening all the way and bruising your toes :)