# Retro Rocket Receptacles The Rocket Ship Trash Can Will Take You on a Journey to Space By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-rocket References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2013/04/wesco-spaceboy-xl-rocket-ship-trash-can.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=Wesco+Spaceboy&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Garbage bins are one of those items that often lacks any visual or aesthetic appeal, but if you're looking to inject some fun and quirkiness into your kitchen decor, then these [retro rocket trash cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-receptacles) will surely have you flying into space in no time. These colorful bins are designed to resemble the iconic shape of a rocket ship, with a clever opening at the top for the garbage to be thrown in. Not only do these trash bins resemble larger-than-life vehicles that blast off into space, but the design also features a retro and minimalist appeal with its sleek coating and large shape. If you love [Sci-Fi space movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray) and are looking to infuse some out-of-this-world items into your home, then these [rocket ship receptacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors) are just the thing to do it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Decorative Trash Bins:** Creating visually appealing garbage containers for personal and commercial use. - **Iconic Designs:** Incorporating recognizable shapes and imagery into everyday products. - **Retro Minimalism:** Bringing back vintage-inspired designs with a modern twist. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Integrating unique and creative home decor options. - **Commercial Waste Management:** Offering an alternative to traditional commercial trash receptacles. - **Sci-fi Merchandise:** Creating fun and playful products inspired by popular science fiction themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Organization Garbage Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-garbage-bins.md) - [Customizable Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem-compact-unit.md) - [Tipping Trash Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niko-trash-bin.md) - [Space-Inspired Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-collections.md) - [Modular Trash Organization Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sortmate-trash-cans.md) - [Sustainably Constructed Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-bin.md) - [Versatile Egg-Shaped Waste Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgen-waste-bin.md) - [Retro-Style Home Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-holgers-beige-collection.md) - [Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-edition.md)