Dumpster Fire Desk Buddy - Everything Is Fine :')

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Thank you to @Arcticowl for the inspiration and request behind this model!

Embrace the chaos with charm! This adorable Dumpster Fire model turns a classic symbol of disaster into a delightful and functional piece of desk decor.

Standing approximately 3” tall and 4” wide, this tiny trash blaze is perfect for anyone who finds calm in a little controlled chaos.

 

Designed with versatility in mind, it’s more than just a conversation starter:

• Office Supply Holder: Store pens, paper clips, sticky notes, or whatever bits and bobs are cluttering your desk.
• Zen Garden Feature: Add it to your desktop zen garden for a whimsical twist on tranquility (or pair it with my zen garden models!)
• Stress-Relief Decor: When your day feels like a hot mess, it’s comforting to see a dumpster buddy that knows the feeling.

 

Functional details include working dumpster lids that swing open and shut, just like the real thing. The removable fire element lets you tone down the blaze or make room for even more storage.

 

While the cute mini raccoons shown in the images are not included, they pair perfectly and can be found HERE—because every dumpster fire deserves a little trash panda company.

 

Whether it’s a gift, a gag, or your own personal desk mascot, this model is here to keep your workspace disastrous.

 

Want to add a little more pizazz? Check out this trash bag @ELB_0h designed HERE!

 

NOTE FOR ASSEMBLY:

I designed this so you can simply use a piece of filament for the lid hinges and cut it to length! It may be slightly loose so just add a very small dab of glue to the end of the filament after inserting it :)

 

UPDATE 01/20/2026:

Updated the model license to allow remixes on MakerWorld!

 

UPDATE 01/09/2026:

Reinforced the hinges to address issues some users reported with being a little too weak!

 

UPDATE 09/01/2025:

Added in a new profile for those of you without an AMS! This now separates the front of the dumpster from the main body (simply glue the pieces together). The eyes will also print as a separate piece that just need to be inserted. This will also utilize manual filament/color changes.

For the Dumpster Front, there is a layer pause after layer 30. You should switch to whatever color you want the text “Everything is fine.” to be.

For the eyes, there is a pause after layer 3. Manually switch to whatever color (generally white) you want the pupils to be.

 

UPDATE 8/3/2025:

Removed the “hinge axles” after reports of the hinges breaking. Going forward, please just use a piece of filament for the hinges :)