A hole cut in the table top with a bucket underneath will allow you to just slide the parts you aren't keeping into the bucket without picking them up.
There used to be a BIG HOLE there for that
Four big holes to be precise. I considered leaving one riser, and doing just what Esshup suggested, having a lid that could be removed to empty the refuse down below. But, the thought of the smell produced when various mixtures combined, led me to seal all four up.
The top is 1/2" thick plastic over the metal. I've used stainless tables, but they require a cutting board of some sort to keep from dulling your knife. This one doesn't. Just wash it off with a little bleach and I'm good to go.
The table came to me just like you see it. A buddy of mine happened across it at a yardsale, recognized its potential for fish cleaning, and bought it for me. It has sat outside beside my barn, serving well at its intended function, for 15 years. Lots of people who saw it there tried to buy it, for the same purpose I was using it for.
It's finally under roof.
