repairing large plastic cheaply, (multiple large trashcans)?

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We have a bunch of plastic bins, similar to trascans except wider, they are cracked and broken overtime but it cost a lot to replace them. (15 of them)

Do you know of a way to "glue" the cracks  cheaply,  there are plenty of cracks and some of the rims have broken off so I want to coat it with something so it can be smooth and not rough/sharp.

I'm estimating I would need an approximate size of perhaps 2 gallons worth of  gaps to fill so something mainstream wont work.

I don't mind if the filler is "ugly" as long as it works to bind pieces together and is cost effective.

Or maybe some kind of "tough " duct-tape ( we tried duct tape before but they peeled off in just a  month).

y · Accepted Answer

Not much can be done that will hold up in this situation, sorry.  If your heart is on repairing as opposed to replacing, some sort of band/strap system could possible work for while.

Spock (rhp) · Answer

HVAC tape [the metallic kind] is stickier than duct tape.  applying it is a chore ... it sticks to itself and near everything else.  ask the salesman at your hardware or home improvement store

redstapler52 · Answer

You reach a point where materials plus time to repair damage surpasses cost of replacement and given your description, you seemed to have passed that point. Just replace them, one at a time of need be. If that still isn’t an option, you need to determine what type of plastic they are before a glue can be suggested.

Pearl L · Answer

you could try using super glue

repairing large plastic cheaply, (multiple large trashcans)?

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