Hello. Cindy here. What a grand idea. I'm assuming that it is a two-drawer file cabinet. You could remove all of the hardware inside the drawers. Leave the handles, but take them off if you are going to be painting the cabinet. Lightly sand the entire outside surface. Wipe it down to remove all the dust from sanding. Give it a couple light coats of spray paint. (Or you could put contact paper on it.) Then write "Trash" on the first drawer, and "Recycle" on the second drawer. You could use stencils for the writing or pick a font from the internet. I hope you like this idea. Good luck and Happy Holidays.
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Hi Sav, Here's a file cabinet/waste can by one of our own Hometalkers: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/home-office/furniture/old-metal-file-cabinet-makeover-29552440?
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Old Metal File Cabinet Makeover
Hello. Cindy here. What a grand idea. I'm assuming that it is a two-drawer file cabinet. You could remove all of the hardware inside the drawers. Leave the handles, but take them off if you are going to be painting the cabinet. Lightly sand the entire outside surface. Wipe it down to remove all the dust from sanding. Give it a couple light coats of spray paint. (Or you could put contact paper on it.) Then write "Trash" on the first drawer, and "Recycle" on the second drawer. You could use stencils for the writing or pick a font from the internet. I hope you like this idea. Good luck and Happy Holidays.
Are you asking how to delete files on your computer into the trash?
I am sorry but could you repost your question with your exact need. Thank you!