Filament Waste Bin for 3D Printing Scraps

A simple and stable scrap bin for everyday 3D printing waste.

This is a small container designed for collecting filament scraps, purge lines, skirts, brims, support material, failed print fragments, and other small leftovers from 3D printing.

The shape is intentionally simple, stable, and fairly rigid. It works well as a small waste bin next to a 3D printer, on a workbench, or near a filament preparation area.

It can be printed with a larger nozzle for a clean, uniform look and faster print time.

Features

• Simple container for 3D printing scraps

• Useful for purge lines, brims, skirts, supports, and failed print pieces

• Stable shape with a wide base

• Fairly rigid design

• Good for printer desks, workshops, and filament stations

• Can be printed with a larger nozzle for a consistent visual effect

• Practical everyday accessory for keeping the workspace clean

Printing notes

Recommended settings:

• Material: PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, or similar

• Nozzle: standard 0.4 mm works fine

• Larger nozzle can be used for a more uniform, functional look

• Supports: not required

The model is designed as a thin-walled container. In practice, the side walls are mostly printed as continuous perimeter lines, with only a slightly reinforced top edge.

Wall count and infill settings have little practical effect on this model, because there are no thick solid sections to fill. For best results, focus on clean extrusion, good layer adhesion, and a stable first layer.

Use note

Place it near your printer and use it as a dedicated bin for small 3D printing leftovers. It helps keep purge lines, supports, brims, and other plastic scraps from spreading around the workspace.

Size note

The model is approximately 110 × 110 × 120 mm, making it compact enough for a printer desk while still large enough for typical daily 3D printing waste.