I have one of those ‘toter’ brand trash cans that we’ll usually use in case the one from the trash company is filled up and we still have trash to bring down to the curb on trash day. We’ll also use it for yard debris and whatever else, but mostly overfill once the main one is filled.
Over the winter, the lid broke and it only has one hinge left. I decided it was time to fix it up and what better way than to plastic weld it!
So … how long did the “plastic weld” hold?
It’s still holding! 🙂
How about now, over two years later? I’m going to try it, though both hinges are broken (that’s how the trash company delivered the replacement).
Ha – i’m not sure it’ll work with both hinges broken. Actually, I have a new warranty can coming tomorrow from Toter – I filled out their warranty card for the hinge and the bar coming out and they’re sending out a new one via freight!
Awesome idea! Worked for me. The zip ties wanted to burn up into smoke due to their thinness. I didn’t try any thicker ones. Let’s see if the #$*=%!! break it again. Thanks for sharing your idea. Paul
Hey Paul – great to hear! I ended up getting a new trash can – free. I hadn’t realized toter had the warranty, but they ended up sending me a whole new can when i contacted them for a new metal bar where the truck picks them up.