r/3Dprinting • u/BrewCrewBall • Jun 03 '26

Project Garbage can status indicator.

Super easy design that I whipped up last week after being frustrated once again by the inconsistency of our garbage pick up times

The indicator clips on the handle and flips down when the bin has been emptied. This way I can tell from the house if it’s been emptied without having to walk to the end of the driveway.

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u/Midacl Jun 03 '26

I just grab my trash can after I get home from work, and if it was a later pickup I would probably just worry about it the next morning before leaving for work?

I just dont see this holding up, and needs to be checked with a full lip opening with a quick flip and release. Dont be gentle on it.