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Pop Can at a glance
Junk Miscellaneous
It holds 0.3. It weighs 0.1.
Weight0.1
Capacity0.3
Pop Can
Pop Can is a junk item in Project Zomboid. It holds 0.3. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Mostly a flavour item. Check the crafting menu: some can be taken apart for materials, and some count as a keepsake or decoration.
More: Item database.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.Pop2Empty | Junk |
Base.Pop3Empty | Junk |
Base.PopEmpty | Junk |
3 versions share the name Pop Can, usually different colours, sizes or states.
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Where it spawns: the loot tables
Pop Can is on 8 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.
| Loot table | Where that table is used | Share | Rolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crate Empty Mixed | Any building (box); Garage storage (box); House kitchen (box); and 1 more place | 15% | 4 |
| Bin Generic | Special spawn (vehicles, events or zombies) | 4.7% | 4 |
| Bin Dumpster | Special spawn (vehicles, events or zombies) | 3.6% | 4 |
| Safehouse Fridge Late | Survivor safehouse (late game) (fridge) | 1.1% | 4 |
| Safehouse Food Late | Survivor safehouse (late game) (cupboard) | 1.1% | 4 |
| Safehouse Bin Mid | Survivor safehouse (mid game) (garbage) | 0.94% | 4 |
| Safehouse Bin Late | Survivor safehouse (late game) (garbage) | 0.78% | 4 |
| University Side Table | Living room (drawer) | 0.54% | 4 |
Town by town: loot locations.
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
What it is used for
Used up as an ingredient in 2 recipes: Make Can Pipe, Make Gas Mask Filter.
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the Pop Can weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 0.1 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for Pop Can?
Base.Pop2Empty, Base.Pop3Empty, Base.PopEmpty (variants share the name).
How much can the Pop Can hold?
Capacity 0.3.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.