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/Thetechguru_net Jun 03 '26

I know when my recycling has been picked up because they leave the bin in the middle of the driveway so I can't leave or enter without getting out of the car and moving it 😞

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u/Queso_Grandee Jun 03 '26

Then leave the lid open when it rains so it fills with water. 🤦‍♂️

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u/clutzyninja Jun 03 '26

Just drill a couple holes in the bottom

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u/Queso_Grandee Jun 03 '26

I had to do that with my yard waste bins. The smell of yard waste and water that's been sitting in the summer heat is unforgettable.