If you are looking for a sorting solution for your 3D printing waste, then this could be something for you. Of course, you can use this sorting solution for other purposes as well.

This solution is based on the IKEA Sortera 60l bin.

By the way, these bins are stackable. If you print with a lot of colors, you can make several of these and stack the sorting stations, thus achieving a clean sorting and recycle process.

For this project I have used Overture Matte PLA filament in white.

You will need the following items for this project:

• 1x IKEA SORTERA 60l bin
• 8x M3 heat insert short
• 8x M3 x 4mm screw
• 1x MDF or HDF plate (120mm x 60mm x 3mm)

Required tools:

• Jigsaw or a cnc cutting table for cutting the MDF/HDF plate parts
• 150 mm Flex Extension for screwdriver
• Screwdriver and suitable bit for the selected screws

The assembly is very simple and self-explanatory. If you have any questions, feel free to send a message, and I am happy to help you.

Here is a rough instruction for the assembly process:

1.Print all parts from the profile

2. Cut the HDF plate into the pices that are displayed in the cutting template. I have printed the cutting template on DIN A4 paper and tapped the paper on the plate. Now you have some nice traces for cuttiong the plate with a jigsaw. If you would like to use a cnc machine then I uploaded a cutting template in 1:1 scale in the documentation section.

3. Assembly of the chute. This is simple. In the first step, you have to install the heat set inserts. Now you can screw on the single chutes. Here you will need the 150mm Flex Extension for the screwdriver. Without this extension, it is not possible to screw in two of the four screws.

This is how I did it:

4. Now you can glue together the two chute sides. I recommend using some superglue.

5. In the last step, you have to put everything together. I have used some clear packaging tape to secure the dividers in place because due to cutting the HDF parts with a jigsaw, it was not 100% accurate ;)

Happy printing :)