Container including a base and an outer wall defining an interior space receivable of a bag. A bag handling assembly is coupled to the wall and includes a retainer connected to the wall, a bag support pivotally coupled to the retainer by cooperating hinge components on the retainer and bag support, and a closure component pivotally coupled to the bag support by cooperating hinge components on the bag support and closure component, independent of the pivotal coupling of the bag support to the retainer. The container includes two separate and independent pivotal attachment mechanisms, one of which serves to fix a bag between the closure component and bag support and the other of which serves to enable better access to the interior of the container for bag insertion and removal.

A receptacle which includes a body, a lid, and a deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism. The body may have an open upper region, a lower region, and an internal cavity, with the lid being pivotally coupled to a first portion of the open upper region of the body, the lid configured to close the open upper region of the body, and the deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism being removably attached or built within body to a second portion of the open upper region of the body. The deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism is configured to lessen malodorous and unsanitary conditions inside the receptacle. The trash receptacle system is useful for deodorizing and sanitizing a trash receptacle.

A receptacle which includes a body, a lid, and a deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism. The body may have an open upper region, a lower region, and an internal cavity, with the lid being pivotally coupled to a first portion of the open upper region of the body, the lid configured to close the open upper region of the body, and the deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism being removably attached or built within body to a second portion of the open upper region of the body. The deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism is configured to lessen malodorous and unsanitary conditions inside the receptacle. The trash receptacle system is useful for deodorizing and sanitizing a trash receptacle.

Waste container includes a base defining a waste-receiving compartment, and an insert supported on the base and adapted to engage a peripheral edge of a bag that extends into the compartment while maintaining an opening of the bag unobstructed. The insert has at least one bag-engagement edge. A movable closure component has a first engagement position in which the closure component engages with the insert to press the bag when present against the bag-engagement edge(s) of the insert, and a second non-engagement position in which the closure component is separated from the bag-engagement edge(s) of the insert. A lid is attached to the base and movable between a first, closed position covering the opening of the bag and a second, open position in which it does not obstruct the opening of the bag.

Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.

Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.

The present disclosure is directed to apparatus including a container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall. The apparatus also includes a divider disposed within the container forming a first chamber and a second chamber isolated from the first, and at least one lid movably secured relative to the open top end of the container such that upon moving from a first closed position to an second open position at least one of the first or second chamber is accessible.

The present disclosure is directed to apparatus including a container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall. The apparatus also includes a divider disposed within the container forming a first chamber and a second chamber isolated from the first, and at least one lid movably secured relative to the open top end of the container such that upon moving from a first closed position to an second open position at least one of the first or second chamber is accessible.

A method and apparatus for operating a food waste recycling appliance includes a food waste recycling container, a condensate reservoir, a first fluid pathway fluidly coupling the food waste recycling chamber and the condensate reservoir, and a fan moving air from the food waste recycling chamber to the condensate reservoir along the first fluid pathway to define a first airflow.

A method and apparatus for operating a food waste recycling appliance includes a food waste recycling container, a condensate reservoir, a first fluid pathway fluidly coupling the food waste recycling chamber and the condensate reservoir, and a fan moving air from the food waste recycling chamber to the condensate reservoir along the first fluid pathway to define a first airflow.