Trend Hunter has featured many different people who have turned their trash into something great. But what about trash cans?
A garbage bin can be added neat home decor, cool eco-friendly finds or even creatively transformed into beautiful art. We shouldn’t put to waste (ha!) a perfectly good daily tool.
Garbage galore! Here are 17 trash cannovations.
Implications - Garbage is an inevitable byproduct of our consumerist culture, but that doesn't mean that consumers are content to use standard garbage cans. Modern garbage cans for home use boast multiple features that save a homeowner's time or add a dash of personality and fun to their interior decor; commercial garbage cans present opportunities for branding, art and advertising.
17 Extreme Trash Can Inventions
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Body Parts in Garbage Cans for The Truth Campaign
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Cupcake Garbage Cans
Disposable Waste Baskets Made of Recycled Paper
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Coffee Taste Like Crap? Ad Firm Brands Garbage Cans Outside Competitor Shops
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Solar Powered Trash Cans
The 'Big Belly' Compacts Garbage Using Sun Energy
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Expanding Garbage Can
Growing Bin
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Chic Trashcans
Moving Waste Bin Design by Grace Youngeun Lee
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Garbage Can Couture
Writtenafterwards Shows Deconstructed Designs for Fall ‘09
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Crushable Trashcans
Sukwon & Sungwoo Park's Armstrong Bin Stomps Out Garbage
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Guerrilla Election Campaigns
Trash Cans Marked "DC Ballot Box"
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Futuristic Trashcans
Modular Recyling Bin by Dave Strydom Makes Conserving Easy
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Artsy Rubbish Bins
The TRASHed Art of Recycling Campaign Creates Artistic Garbage Cans
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Starbucks-Inspired Garbage Cans
The Coffee Cup Rubbish Bin
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Rabbit Rubbish Bins
Paul Smith Garbage Cans Have Hares Helping the Environment
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Garbage Can Stepping Stools
The Bin Step
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Bomb-Proof Garbage Cans
London's Multitasking Recycling Bins
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Musical Garbage Cans
Xylophone Bin by Dominic Wilcox
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Trashcans With Backboards – "Move to Trash" Turns Office Wastebin Into an Action Game
"Move to Trash" Turns Office Wastebin Into an Action Game
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Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes
Gary Bencheghib's Home in Bali is Made with 35,000 Plastic Bags
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
AI-Powered Waste Trackers
The Binit Household Waste Tracker Streamlines Recycling
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Chic Utilitarian Trash Cans
Carden 'The Twin' Trash Can Has a Dual-Bucket Design
Speedy Countertop Composters
The Airthereal Revive Electric Kitchen Composter is Easy to Use
Transparent Waste-Filled Chairs
The 'No Waste Chair' by Kees Dekkers Puts Garbage in the Spotlight
Efficient Composting Systems
Homepost Emphasizes Sustainability, Both in Design and Purpose
Space-Saving Range Hoods
The 'Oilvent' is a Dishwasher-Safe Countertop Range Hood
Multifunctional Beverage Carriers
The Conceptual 'ThermoBag' Drink Carrier is All-in-One
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Gamified Compost Bins
The Smart Palm Bin Awards Badges for Food Waste Reduction
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Denim-Wrapped Home Vacuums
Bless Grows its Jeansified Object Collection with a Vacuum
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Recycled Homeware Capsules
Particle Launches a Collection Made from Recycled Sneaker Materials
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
The Ocean Bottle's GO Bottle Pushes Sustainable Efforts
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Modular Bin Organizer Accessories
The 'BINGANIZER' Comes in Three Different Designs
Industrial Design Blenders
The conceptual Jar Blender Has a Minimalist, Tech-Influenced Form
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Operating System Stationery Sets
This Stationery Set is Inspired by Classic Mac OS
Excuse-Providing Mock Cans
Like a Magic 8 Ball, Samuel Adams' 'I CAN't' Can is Ready to Shake
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Plastic Intervention Programs
Cleancult's Program Helps Households Make Sustainable Changes
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Can-Based Cleaning Kits
Puracy's Clean Can Starter Kit Eliminates Single-Use Plastic
Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs
The 'Berliner' Pouf by Tugce Sonmez Evin is Multifunctional
Odor-Absorbing Diaper Cans
simplehuman Recently Debuted the New Diaper Can
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Recycled Material Washbasins
The Vitra x Tom Dixon Re-Ceramic Washbasin is Eco-Friendly
Chic Recycled Waste Chairs
The 'XOX' Chair by Xingcheng Zhu is Made with Plastic Bottles and More
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Refillable Travel Containers
Cadence's Magnetic Leakproof Containers Repurpose Ocean-Bound Plastic
Functional Everyday Object Collections
Goux Studio Showcases the New Modular Plus Collection
Eco-Friendly Trash Bags
Revolution Launched the Heavy Duty Trash Bags Dubbed Dailygood Bags
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Whimsical Garbage Bags
Staff Expands Its Collection with Playful Garbage Bags
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaners
Cleancult is Cutting 90% of Single-Use Plastic
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
Automated Anti-Odor Trash Cans
The ZitA SQUARE Has an Advanced Design and Aesthetic
Graywater-Recycling Sink Designs
The Orbital Tap by Orbital Systems Recycles Water for the Toilet
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Automatic Cat Litter Boxes
The LALAHOME Real Scooper is Self-Refilling
Biodegradable Dual-Fragrance Perfumes
Maison 21G's Optional Scents are Over 90% Biodegradable
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
AI-Powered Waste Sorters
Glacier's AI Robots Tackle Cut Waste and Emissions With Automated Sorting
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Hangable Fragrance Tags
Born to Stand Out's Home Fragrances Enhance Interiors with Color & Scent
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Decorated Candle Tins
Soap & Paper Factory Introduces New Sustainable Candle Tins
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Food Scrap Recycling Systems
The Next Generation Mill is Faster, Smarter and Quieter
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Ohio-Based Refill Stores
Reduce & Reuse Refillery Helps Save Money and Reduce Packaging Waste
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Versatile Egg-Shaped Waste Bins
Gianluca Soldi Designs a Next-Gen Waste Bin for Soldidesign
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Curbside Waste Bags
TerraCycle Launches a New Zero Waste Bag for Hard-to-Recycle Waste Streams
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Odor-Busting Waste Composters
This Compact Machine Allows For Convenient Indoor Composting
AI-Enabled Waste Sorters
Seattle Integrates Six New AI-Powered Garbage Robots Named Oscar
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Intelligent Enclosed Litter Boxes
The Charmkit Litter Box Closes the Door to Prevent Odors
Intuitive Countertop Composters
The Vego Kitchen Composter Enhances Home Gardening
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables
Houseplant's Side Table Ashtray is a Smoker-Friendly Homeware Piece
City-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bans
Hong Kong is Banning Single-Use Plastic Items
Sink Top Garbage Disposals
SINKINGDOM Launches Its New Garbage Disposal SinkTop Air Switch Kit
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags
Targus is Expanding its Eco-Friendly Product Offerings
Closet Cleanout Programs
The Container Store's Closet Clean Out Resale Program Slows Fashion Waste
Rescued Fruit Spirits
Trash & Treasure Spirits Get Flavor from Creatively Repurposed Ingredients
Demolition-Free Home Renovation Decor
The Crate & Barrel Home Renovation Collection is Easy to Use
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Sustainable Disposing Initiatives
The Perfume Shop Has Updated Its Recycling System
Specialized Appliance Cleaners
Mighty Clean's Appliance Cleaners Target Washing Machines & More
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Adorable Public Rubbish Bins
SWNA Created a Set of Rubbish Bins for Design Seoul 2.0
Hourglass-Shaped Kitchen Containers
Vladimir Fer Designs the Grains of Time Storage Container
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
AI-Backed Waste Sorters
Leduc Residents Will Now Receive Postcards with AI Green Cart Insights
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes
Patrick Bradley Architects Forms the Barneys Ruins Project
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Recyclable Barn Curtains
These Barn Curtains Are Fully Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Smart Spice Grinders
The FlipTastic Rechargeable Gravity Grinder Boasts a Gravity Sensor
Upcycled Paint Boxes
Up Paint's Up Box Helps Consumers Ship Back & Recycle Old Paint
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Autumnally Scented Trash Bags
Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Ultra Strong Trash Bags Keep Homes Fresh
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Artful Colorful Bar Carts
fatboy Unveils a New Vibrant Capsule of the Jolly Trolley
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
Cost-Efficient Sustainable Bags
Paragon Debuts a New Range of Garbage Bags Made with Plastic Waste
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood