Learn how to get and use Trash Cans and waste bins from Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Find lists on Trash Cans from Nook's Cranny and DIY recipes below.

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How to Get a Trash Can

Purchase at Nook's Cranny

You can purchase a trash can if it is available in Nook's Cranny. Their product lineup changes each day so be sure to check frequently!
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Borrow from Other Players

You can ask a friend if they have it being sold at the shop on their island, or if they have it in their catalog. Once you have the item in your pockets, it will be registered in your item catalog, which you can now purchase through Nook Shopping!

Craft Using a DIY Recipe

There are trash cans that can be crafted using DIY recipes, like the Wooden Waste Bin. Recipes can be obtained from balloons and message bottles, so be sure to get them when you see them!

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List of Trash Cans

This is the list of trash can items currently in the game, as of the V1.2 update.

DIY Trash Cans

Item	Required Materials
Wooden Waste Bin	Wood x4

Trash Can Furniture at Nook's Cranny

Item and Buy Price
Garbage Pail 1,000 Bells	Garbage Can 960 Bells	Garbage Bin 1,000 Bells	Rattan Waste Bin 1,000 Bells

How to Use Trash Cans

1. Press A in Front of the Trash Can to Use It

When a trash can is placed on the ground, you can use it by pressing the A button in front of it.

2. Select the Items to be Thrown Away

Your pockets will open up and you can select multiple items you want to throw out.

3. Press the + Button to Confirm

When you are sure with the selected items, press the + button to confirm.

You Cannot Get Back Items Once Discarded!

Check your selected items before you confirm! Once you throw items away, you cannot get them back anymore.

What are Trash Cans

Interactable Furniture Used to Throw Out Items

Similar to wardrobes, mirrors, and vanities, trash cans can be used by the player by pressing A in front of them. You can place trash cans inside your home, or outside on the island.

Unlike in previous Animal Crossing games, trash cans do not negatively affect your island rating.

Used for disposing of garbage items and fake art

You can use trash cans to dispose of items that cannot be sold or are worth little Bells, such as lost items, and garbage items (although we recommend using these for crafting instead). You can also throw away fake works of art you get from Redd, if they aren't worth displaying!

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Related Links

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Trash Series			List of Trash Cans
Boot		Empty Can		Old Tire