🗑️ Iridium Trash Can
The Iridium Trash Can is the final upgrade to the Trash Can in Stardew Valley.
It is obtained by bringing 5 Iridium Bars and 12,500g to Clint at the Blacksmith.
This ultimate upgrade allows the player to reclaim 60% of an item’s base value when discarding it, making inventory management far less punishing in the late game.
⚒️ Uses
The Iridium Trash Can maximizes the value of discarded items:
- Deletes items from the player’s inventory
- Refunds 60% of the item’s base gold value
- Usable even while Clint is working on the upgrade
- Best option for late-game farming, mining, and artisan production
🔼 Upgrade Details
| Requirement |
Details |
| Bars |
5 Iridium Bars |
| Cost |
12,500g |
| Time |
2 days at the Blacksmith |
| Result |
Refunds 60% of trashed item’s value |
💡 Tips & Strategies
- Best used in the late game when discarding high-value artisan goods, ores, or rare items
- Provides the maximum refund, making it the ultimate inventory safety net
- Not a priority upgrade compared to farming and mining tools, but very convenient
- Consider upgrading once your farm regularly produces expensive goods
