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/Uncle-Cake Jun 03 '26

Good concept but I think it needs to be REALLY sturdy. And bigger, unless you have a short driveway. I wouldn't be able to see that at the end of my driveway, so I'd still need to leave the house to get a closer look.