Its official Unicode name is wastebasket, filed under office supplies in the objects group. Keyboards find it when you search for “can”, “garbage”, “trash”, “waste”.
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Questions
What does the wastebasket emoji mean?
🗑️ is the wastebasket emoji, part of the “office supplies” set in objects. It is used for can, garbage, trash, waste, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the wastebasket emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 🗑️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “can”.
When was the wastebasket emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.7, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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wastebasket + face holding back tears