TikTok is Freaking Out Trying to Figure Out How to Throw Out a Trash Can

TikToker @mohawk.wyatt has really caused a conundrum on TikTok. He recently posted a video asking how does one throw away a trash can, and it's really blowing people's minds. Seriously though, how do you throw out a trash can? Viewers are commenting their concerns and own experience having trouble throwing out a trash can. Even people who used to work on garbage trucks are commenting saying they're just as confused as the rest of us. 

“As a former trash truck driver. Please know it's as confusing for us when we approach an empty trash can.” The TikToker asks can he just leave it on the street? Should he put it in a trash bag? Or maybe put it in another bigger garbage can? What do you do??

Many viewers cannot believe they've never had this question before or had to throw out a trash can, but no one is able to provide an official answer. “Literally I duct taped a poster board sign on the trash can saying ‘please throw garbage can away’ and the trash guy just took the sign, left the can," one commenter said. Another posted, “I put mine in a dumpster, came out the next day [and] it was back on my porch.” Some are even currently in the thralls of this exact dilemma currently with no progress, like this TikToker who said, "dude, believe it or not I’ve been trying to get rid of one for three months and it’s still here.”

The content creator continues saying, “trying to leave a note only leads to ridicule” and continues with questions like, “do I need to tip it over? What if a neighbor puts it back upright?” “Maybe I should melt it down. But the environment!” finally landing on, “maybe I'll just wait for the garbage man…” Which, one commenter said is “100% the only choice.”

Some people suggest cutting it up and putting it in a trash bag, but that seems like way too much effort. The most popular suggestion in the comments, however, is to simply leave it at another person's house and make it their problem. 

How do you throw out a trash can?