Abstract: A waste trap for a washing machine and for a dryer machine, the trap comprising a housing unit; a mounting bracket attached to housing unit, wherein the mounting bracket is attachable to a wash water discharge outlet of the washing machine and an air discharge outlet of the dryer machine; and a water dish attached to the housing unit such that the water dish is configured to receiving waste water from the washing machine and vented air from the dryer machine; wherein the housing unit provides an air gap between the water dish and the mounting bracket. The invention further provides for a kit for a waste trap for a washing machine and a dryer machine, and a method of using a waste trap for a washing machine and for a dryer machine.