To sign 'bin', you will fingerspell the word. Start with the letter 'B' by holding your dominant hand up, fingers straight and together, with your thumb tucked across your palm. Next, transition to the letter 'I' by extending only your pinky finger straight up while curling the others. Finally, form the letter 'N' by curling your index and middle fingers over your thumb, keeping your ring and pinky fingers tucked away.
Sign 'toys', then 'put', and finally fingerspell B-I-N to specify where the toys should go.
Sign 'recycle', fingerspell B-I-N, and then sign 'full' to describe the state of the container.
Sign 'trash', fingerspell B-I-N, and then sign 'where' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
Sign 'toys', then 'put', and finally fingerspell B-I-N to specify where the toys should go.
Sign 'recycle', fingerspell B-I-N, and then sign 'full' to describe the state of the container.
Sign 'trash', fingerspell B-I-N, and then sign 'where' while furrowing your eyebrows to indicate a question.
While there are signs for 'box', 'container', or 'trash can' that might be used depending on the exact context, the specific English word 'bin' is most commonly just fingerspelled (B-I-N) in ASL.
As a beginner, always focus on clarity rather than speed. Make sure each letter (B, I, N) is formed clearly. As you build muscle memory, the transitions will naturally become faster and smoother.
No, try to keep your hand relatively still in the 'fingerspelling space' just to the side of your chin or shoulder. Avoid bouncing or pushing your hand forward with each letter, as this makes it difficult to read.
