Wastebasket emoji meaning
People use it to say an idea, message, or content is bad or should be deleted, often jokingly. Common in replies like 'this take is ποΈ' or 'delete this ποΈ'.
The official Unicode name for ποΈ is wastebasket. It belongs to the objects group and the office supplies subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as can, garbage, trash, waste.
It was added in Emoji 0.7 Β· 2014, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ποΈ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type wastebasket.
- Tap ποΈ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get ποΈ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "wastebasket". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ποΈ from this page and paste it.
How to type ποΈ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "wastebasket" and click ποΈ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ποΈ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "wastebasket" and double-click ποΈ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
ποΈ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste ποΈ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
ποΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🗑️ |
| HTML hex | 🗑️ |
CSS content | "\1F5D1\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F5D1}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F5D1\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%97%91%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :wastebasket: |
Because ποΈ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the wastebasket emoji mean? +
Shows a wastebasket for trash and signals that something is garbage, worthless, or should be discarded. Its official Unicode name is "wastebasket".
Is ποΈ an insult? +
It can be, used informally to call something or someone's idea garbage, but it's usually lighthearted rather than seriously offensive.
What does it mean when someone replies with just ποΈ? +
It means they think the post, comment, or opinion being replied to is bad or not worth taking seriously.
How do I get the wastebasket emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "wastebasket". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ποΈ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ποΈ? +
The wastebasket emoji is U+1F5D1. In HTML use 🗑️.
Why does ποΈ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ποΈ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.