April 21, 2025
Description
I needed a small trash bin—one for my desktop and one next to my printers. I wasn’t exactly sure what size would work best, but I imagined something like the little bins you sometimes find on hotel tables.
While looking around, I found some nice models, but they either took forever to print or didn’t really fit my taste. I originally wanted an open design that could hold a bag. But after talking to friends and family—who all preferred closed bins for using at the breakfast table — I figured: why not also make one with a lid? My desktop bin could benefit from that too. It keeps things a bit more tucked away and looks cleaner sitting on the desk.
I’m not a fan of swivel lids since they limit what you can throw in. Hinged lids with handles felt overcomplicated, and I didn’t want to mess with push-to-open mechanisms (maybe for a future version).
I landed somewhere in between: a lid that rests on a small lip so it doesn’t fall in, and a back section you can press lightly to open it — no need to hit it dead-on. It’s just wide enough to drop in bigger bits without a struggle.
Originally, I made a simple inlay, but getting the bag in was tricky. Later on, I added a counter piece to help secure the bag more easily. The modular design also lets me match the colors with whatever I have on my desk, which is a nice bonus.
The main container is meant to be printed in vase mode — it’s fast and turns out clean.
The other parts can be printed normally.
Tested on: A1 Mini, P1S, H2D.
I already handed out my early prototypes to the kids in my family. They were surprisingly excited and promised to keep their desks clean. We’ll see how that goes—but for now, they seem into it. 😅
License:
Standard Digital File License
Benjamin Kott
