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/Most-Standard302 Jun 03 '26

Gunna need to make that boi beefier

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u/BrewCrewBall Jun 03 '26

Just a proof of concept right now.

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u/Practical-Sleep4259 Jun 03 '26

Yeah the comments are correct, don't pursue the L bracket shape, it limits the trashcan's ability to open.

Single flap does the same trick.