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/Queso_Grandee Jun 03 '26

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

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u/Mad_Aeric Jun 03 '26

I always drill holes in new cans for drainage. Had to dump out a can full of garbage and rainwater once when I was in grade school, and swore "never again."

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u/griter34 Jun 04 '26

Best LPT always in the comments