Desktop Dumpster

I'm a big fan of the “dumpster fire” theme. So being able to have a functioning dumpster on my desk is fun. 

On my work desk, I find it handy to stash thumb drives, yubikeys, lip balm, pencils, etc. 
Right next to my printer, I find it handy to throw used alcohol prep pad wipes, scrap plastic from skirts/brims, etc. 

The photos above are PLA, 0.4mm nozzle, 0.2 mm layer height, no supports.

The lids can be secured to the body with really long M3 screws (M3x50), or (my choice) 10 gauge/2.5mm aluminum wire - or any kind of stiff-ish straight wire you might have laying around.  

• 10 Gauge Aluminum wire: https://a.co/d/2aUrULR

Community Contributions 🎉

Pulling up some common themes that I see in the comments & makes…

Materials to use for the hinge is a hot topic :)

• A remix printed hinge from @ss7156 
• Piece of filament, bent over on the ends
• Paper clip
• Insulated electric wire

The original model didn't allow the lids to open and lay flush with the back of the dumpster, and after a few open/close cycles, the lids would fall off entirely.  

I modified the hinges to be more robust for active daily use and to lay flat against the back of the dumpster when fully opened.  The lids can be secured to the body with long M3 screws, or (my choice) 10 gauge/2.5mm aluminum wire.  

• 10 Gauge Aluminum wire: https://a.co/d/2aUrULR