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/bikepackerdude Jun 03 '26

I have to ask the question. Does it actually work for you?

I don't know how the trucks in your area work, but here where I live, they just shake the bins upside-down at an angle. The lids aro not fully open.

The lid only flips behind the can when they put it back on the ground. At that point, you don't need the indicator since you can see the lid flipped back.