Inventor Michael Wallhead said his motorized trash can, which holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest wheelie bin, can now reach a speed of 66 mph. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records
A British inventor said his tricked-out trash can that broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest wheelie bin can now reach a speed of 66 mph.
Michael Wallhead, who captured the record with a 55 mph run in 2023, said he has continued to work on his motorized trash can, dubbed The General Waste, since taking the title.
“The record stands at 55 mph but I have done 66 mph now,” he told Guinness World Records.
Wallhead said he was inspired to build The General Waste by Andy Jennings, who originated the record at 45 mph in 2020.
“After Andy, I got my backside in gear and decided to build a bin,” he said.
He bought the wheeled trash can from Facebook marketplace for about $25, and then proceeded to make nearly $900 worth of modifications, including a Suzuki GP125 two-stroke engine, magnesium go-kart wheels, a rear axle, a five gear box, a chassis, a steering damper and an extra wheel at the front.
