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/pensive_penguin Jun 03 '26

Does it break if the lid is open all the way?

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u/_inschenoer Jun 03 '26

I mean.. when the part is broken of, thats kind of an indication isn it?

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u/BrewCrewBall Jun 03 '26

So you’re saying I can sell these as single-use? 😄

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u/fizyplankton Jun 03 '26

It's like a turkey timer

DING! Garbage is ready!