Trash Cans originated in the late 1800's in England as a way to discard incinerated waste. Today people think of trashcans as disgusting and obnoxious, but if it weren't for trash cans our trash would be all of the floor and ground.

Ever been in a room with out a trash can? You end up saving things you don't want to save, placing things like soda can tabs, rubber bands, and bandaid wrappers on your table or desk. Saying "I'll throw that away later." But in reality it piles up with other similar items like receipts, old grocery lists, and un eaten pizza crusts. If you had a trash can near you, it would be a different story.

This day and age, it is common for people to rebel against structure, guidelines, and rules. But sometimes those things are exactly what you need in a specific situation. Just like stereotypes, they can be negative and serve no purpose, but sometimes you realize they were created for a logical reason.

My concept for the installation of "Office Trash Can" is to represent Structure in a positive light, even when it takes the form of something thought to be disgusting or obnoxious. I want to help people think about things on a deeper level and realize that sometimes we take structure for granted, but in reality there is more to it than meets the eye.

If I make more money than $60, I will buy a more expensive trash can than I had planned on buying. And maybe put some towards renting or buying a shredder.