How to build a pop-up trash can Halloween Prop.
This uses an air cylinder and a bunch of scrap and recycled materials. See it in action at:    • Halloween Trash Can Pop-up Skull  
Parts used include:
Light Sensor: https://amzn.to/2TfMFXn
Timer/DelayModule: https://amzn.to/2vtnGXm
Air Valve: https://amzn.to/2Tspgkd
DC Power Supply (Not the exact one I used, but similar style) https://amzn.to/2x22OqH
A low-cost style power supply like the following would work fine for this project: https://amzn.to/2PyVRUk
Air cylinder was from a surplus store, but similar to this one: https://amzn.to/3cl6VhI