litter in bin sign Emoji
🚮 indicates throwing litter away in the bin for proper waste disposal.
U+1F6AE
The 🚮 emoji, also known as the litter in bin sign, visually communicates waste should go into a trash bin. It’s commonly used in messages, designs, and accessibility-friendly UI labels about cleanliness and disposal rules.
litter in bin sign Emoji Meaning
🚮 (LITTER IN BIN SIGN, U+1F6AE) is used to encourage proper waste disposal. It signals that litter or trash should be placed in a bin rather than left on the ground or in public areas. You’ll often see it alongside “please” prompts, cleaning reminders, or location rules (such as parks, events, schools, or workplaces). In UI and signage, it can function as a quick icon for trash/recycling guidance. Depending on context, it may also imply a general cleanliness or anti-littering message, but its primary meaning is straightforward: litter belongs in the bin.
Common uses
- •Public reminders at events or venues to dispose of trash properly
- •Wayfinding text for parks, beaches, or shared spaces (e.g., “use the bin”)
- •Post captions or community messages about keeping areas clean
- •UI labels for waste disposal actions (e.g., “trash,” “dispose,” or “litter bin” guidance)
- •Educational content for children or campaigns about good habits
Examples
🚮 Litter in Bin Sign
- 🚮Please keep this area clean 🚮
- 🚮Spill it? Clean it up and use the bin 🚮
- 🚮Trash goes here 🚮
- 🚮Help us reduce litter—use the bin 🚮
- 🚮Thanks for disposing of waste properly 🚮
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F6AE | |
| HTML Entity | 🚮 | |
| HTML Code | 🚮 | |
| CSS | \1F6AE | |
| Decimal | 128686 |
How to type litter in bin sign Emoji (🚮)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F6AE then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f6ae, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🚮 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the 🚮 emoji mean?
It means “litter in bin sign”—a prompt to dispose of trash properly in a bin.
Where should I use 🚮?
Use it for cleanliness reminders, event notices, signage text, and UI/help messages about waste disposal.
How can I copy 🚮 for web development?
You can use the provided HTML entity (🚮) or the Unicode code point U+1F6AE (CSS/JS escapes provided on the page).
Does 🚮 always mean recycling?
No. Its primary meaning is disposing litter in a bin; recycling is a separate concept symbolically.