🚮 emoji 🚮
The litter in bin sign emoji 🚮 is a public information symbol showing a person putting rubbish into a bin. It often appears in chats about cleaning, rubbish, or dismissing something.
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What the 🚮 emoji means
The litter in bin sign emoji 🚮 shows a person dropping a piece of rubbish into a bin. As a public information symbol, it tells you where to dispose of litter. In everyday chat, it often means cleaning up or getting rid of something.
The emoji can be used literally, to talk about rubbish and bins, or figuratively, to say that something is poor quality. For instance, you might say “That meeting was a waste of time 🚮” to dismiss it. The symbol appears on public signage in many places, where it serves as a prompt to keep spaces tidy.
Note that 🚮 is a sign, not a rubbish bin itself. The wastebasket emoji shows the container without a person. If you want to talk about the bin itself, that emoji is a better choice.
How people use the 🚮 emoji
Common uses include household chores and talking about rubbish. You might text a flatmate “Please take the bins out 🚮” or post a photo of a cleared-out cupboard with a 🚮 caption. It’s a quick way to say “this is rubbish” or “I’m throwing this away”.
It also appears in conversations about recycling. Alongside the recycling symbol, it can indicate that something has been disposed of. For example, a recycling group might post “Thanks to everyone who brought their plastics 🚮♻️”.
In a more jokey way, people use 🚮 to say something is rubbish, similar to the word “trash”. For example, “That new reality show is 🚮”. It can be a gentle insult or a self-deprecating comment about something you’ve made.
The emoji also works as a reaction to news or opinions, like a digital equivalent of throwing something in the bin. On social media, it is often used as a reaction to something people dislike.
Compare litter in bin sign with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| litter in bin signU+1F6AE | Put rubbish in the bin | |
| potable waterU+1F6B0 | Safe drinking water | |
| wheelchair symbolU+267F | Accessible facilities | |
| restroomU+1F6BB | Toilets available | |
| baggage claimU+1F6C4 | Collect luggage |
Similar transport sign emoji
The litter in bin sign belongs to the transport-sign subgroup of Unicode emoji. These are pictograms commonly used on signs in public spaces.
- 🚰 potable water – drinking water tap
- ♿ wheelchair symbol – accessible restrooms and routes
- 🚻 restroom – general toilet sign
- 🚼 baby symbol – baby care facilities
- 🛄 baggage claim – where to collect luggage
If you want a stronger prohibition, the no littering sign tells people not to drop rubbish, rather than where to put it. While 🚮 is instructional, the no littering sign is a prohibition symbol.
Typing and copying the 🚮 emoji
To type 🚮 on a phone, open the emoji keyboard and search for terms like “litter” or “bin”. On a computer, use the emoji picker and search for the same terms. The exact steps vary slightly by device, but the search function is usually the quickest route.
Copy and paste
You can copy the litter in bin sign emoji from this page by selecting the character below and pressing Ctrl+C (or Cmd+C): 🚮
Platform shortcuts
- macOS: press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer
- iPhone: tap the globe or emoji icon on the keyboard, then search
On some systems you can also type the Unicode codepoint U+1F6AE, but copying is usually simpler. If you use it often, you might save it in a notes app or as a keyboard shortcut.
Questions people ask
What does 🚮 mean?
The 🚮 emoji is a litter in bin sign, meaning put rubbish in the bin. In texts it often means cleaning up or calling something rubbish.
Is 🚮 the same as a rubbish bin emoji?
No, 🚮 is a sign showing a person with a bin; the wastebasket emoji 🗑️ shows just the bin. They are used differently: 🚮 for the action or the sign, 🗑️ for the object.
How do I type the 🚮 emoji?
Search for “litter” or “bin” in your emoji keyboard, or copy it from this page. It’s available on most modern platforms.
What’s the difference between 🚮 and the no littering sign?
🚮 tells you where to put litter; the no littering sign 🚯 tells you not to drop litter at all. 🚮 is instructional, while 🚯 is a prohibition.
Can I use 🚮 to call something rubbish?
Yes, it’s commonly used as a playful way to say something is worthless or of poor quality, like “This film was 🚮”.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
