Washing machine drain box lint trap

A washing machine lint trap for use in filtering wastewater discharge in a residential setting, the lint trap comprises:

• a long screen filter for removing particulates from the wastewater discharge as it flows therethrough, the long screen filter having a top side presenting an opening for insertion of a discharge drain hose attached to a washing machine and side screen material through which the wastewater flows while tapping particulates contained within the wastewater;
• and
• a rigid support rim coupled to the top side of the long screen filter, the rigid support rim engaging a top side of a drainpipe to hold the lint trap in place when in use;
• wherein the rigid support rim provides a supporting force to the long screen filter to keep the lint trap in place against the discharge flow of the wastewater.