Lock for Hefty Pivot Lid Trash Can

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# Lock for Hefty Pivot Lid Trash Can https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hefty-Pivot-Lid-13-3-Gallon-Trash-Can-Silver/14170574 https://www.target.com/p/hefty-13-3-gallon-pivot-lid-trash-can-black/-/A-12719967 This design features a hinge with a small slit, which allows you to bend it open and slide it under the pivot lid's support bar. A small tab will stick out slightly after installation. To lock the lid in place, lift it so that the lid opens, then guide the tab underneath the top of the open lid. The lock will engage, holding the lid securely in an open position. This allows for easy access to the can without having to remove the lid completely - perfect for tasks like peeling vegetables. This solution caters specifically to a niche challenge presented by Hefty's pivot-lid trash cans. It remains uncertain whether this design will be useful to others, but it is being shared in case someone finds it beneficial.