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title: Make a recycling bin
slug: make-a-recycling-bin-64007
description: # Creating a Recycling Bin with Reused Plastic Panels
Construct a recycling bin using reused plastic panels and standard aluminum tubes for a straightforward approach.
tags: ["HDPE","PP","sheetpress"]
category: Products
difficulty: Medium
time: < 1 week
location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
---
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
# Make a recycling bin
<Image src={import('./DSCF5653-18bc6d703cf.jpg')} alt="Make a recycling bin" />
# Creating a Recycling Bin with Reused Plastic Panels
Construct a recycling bin using reused plastic panels and standard aluminum tubes for a straightforward approach.
User Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
## Steps
### Step 1: Prepare materials
Prepare materials as per the bin's dimensions and design.
For this project:
- 30x30 mm (1.18x1.18 in) aluminum tube, 935 mm (36.81 in), x8
- 30x30 mm (1.18x1.18 in) aluminum tube, 316 mm (12.44 in), x8
- 30x30 mm (1.18x1.18 in) aluminum tube, 300 mm (11.81 in), x12
- Corner fixing clips, x50
- Corner fixing plates, x50
- Legs, x8
<Image src={import('./IMG_6961-18bc6db5050.jpg')} alt="IMG_6961-18bc6db5050.jpg" />
<Image src={import('./IMG_6957-18bc6dc06fc.JPG')} alt="IMG_6957-18bc6dc06fc.JPG" />
### Step 2: Assemble the frame
Assemble the frame using corner fixing clips, leaving corners free for panel installation later.
<Image src={import('./IMG_6962-18bc6e67c98.JPG')} alt="IMG_6962-18bc6e67c98.JPG" />
<Image src={import('./IMG_6966-18bc6e6a062.JPG')} alt="IMG_6966-18bc6e6a062.JPG" />
### Step 3: Mount the panels
After completing the frame, attach the panel using screws and corner fixing plates.
We use 12 mm (0.47 inch) thick polypropylene sheets and employ CNC milling to achieve the required shapes.
<Image src={import('./IMG_6972-18bc6ed192e.JPG')} alt="IMG_6972-18bc6ed192e.JPG" />
<Image src={import('./IMG_6986-18bc6ed426f.jpg')} alt="IMG_6986-18bc6ed426f.jpg" />
<Image src={import('./IMG_7008-18bc6edb152.jpg')} alt="IMG_7008-18bc6edb152.jpg" />
### Step 4: Legs and doors
Attach legs to the bin's bottom for stability on uneven floors.
Finally, install the doors with hinges and add locks or magnets to secure them.
<Image src={import('./IMG_7009-18bc6f0b357.jpg')} alt="IMG_7009-18bc6f0b357.jpg" />
<Image src={import('./IMG_7031-18bc6f10fac.jpg')} alt="IMG_7031-18bc6f10fac.jpg" />
<Image src={import('./IMG_7035-18bc6f13e12.jpg')} alt="IMG_7035-18bc6f13e12.jpg" />