A decorative container for collecting used wine corks prior to recycling is formed from at least a front and rear panel that are generally rigid and optionally spaced apart in two parallel planes by sides panels. The side panels may have a plurality of fingers that are received in mating slots in the front and rear panels to form a box with an open upper rim and a closed bottom for receiving the corks. Decorative artwork or photographic images may be printed on the rear surface of a clear front panel. The rear surface of the clear front panel having the decorative artwork or photograph images is covered by a protective laminating layer. Decorative plaques may be attached to the forward face of the front panel via magnets. The magnets may be secured to the front panel by bolts that urge the front and rear panel secure engagement with the side panels. The decorative plaques are sized to fit over the bolts and/or magnet components that would otherwise be visible on the front sheet.

A decorative container for collecting used wine corks prior to recycling is formed from at least a front and rear panel that are generally rigid and optionally spaced apart in two parallel planes by sides panels. The side panels may have a plurality of fingers that are received in mating slots in the front and rear panels to form a box with an open upper rim and a closed bottom for receiving the corks. Decorative artwork or photographic images may be printed on the rear surface of a clear front panel. The rear surface of the clear front panel having the decorative artwork or photograph images is covered by a protective laminating layer. Decorative plaques may be attached to the forward face of the front panel via magnets. The magnets may be secured to the front panel by bolts that urge the front and rear panel secure engagement with the side panels. The decorative plaques are sized to fit over the bolts and/or magnet components that would otherwise be visible on the front sheet.

A vertically-assembled garbage can is disclosed, including a middle frame and two can bodies. The two can bodies are respectively mounted on both sides of the middle frame along a vertical direction. An outer diameter of one of the can bodies is smaller than or equal to an inner diameter of the other one of the can bodies, the two can bodies are both provided with an abutting edge, at least one of the can bodies is detachably connected with the middle frame through a fastening structure, and the abutting edge is matched with the fastening structure to fix the can body.

A vertically-assembled garbage can is disclosed, including a middle frame and two can bodies. The two can bodies are respectively mounted on both sides of the middle frame along a vertical direction. An outer diameter of one of the can bodies is smaller than or equal to an inner diameter of the other one of the can bodies, the two can bodies are both provided with an abutting edge, at least one of the can bodies is detachably connected with the middle frame through a fastening structure, and the abutting edge is matched with the fastening structure to fix the can body.

The present disclosure relates to securable recycling receptacles. In one example, a securable recycling receptacle includes a housing defining a housing cavity, a lid coupled to the housing by a hinge that is coupled to a first side of the lid, an opening defined in a top surface of the lid, and a locking mechanism coupled to a second side of the lid. A size of the opening is about a size of a regulated recyclable and the size of the opening limits access to the housing cavity. The locking mechanism secures the lid to the housing to prevent opening the lid to access the housing cavity. The securable recycling receptacle is configured for recycling regulated recyclables in compliance with laws or regulations related to disposal of the regulated recyclables.

The present disclosure relates to securable recycling receptacles. In one example, a securable recycling receptacle includes a housing defining a housing cavity, a lid coupled to the housing by a hinge that is coupled to a first side of the lid, an opening defined in a top surface of the lid, and a locking mechanism coupled to a second side of the lid. A size of the opening is about a size of a regulated recyclable and the size of the opening limits access to the housing cavity. The locking mechanism secures the lid to the housing to prevent opening the lid to access the housing cavity. The securable recycling receptacle is configured for recycling regulated recyclables in compliance with laws or regulations related to disposal of the regulated recyclables.

Various trashcans, their coatings, and coatings for other household goods are disclosed. In certain implementations, the disclosed coatings are antimicrobial. Various methods for forming antimicrobial coatings for household goods are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial coating comprises a substrate and an antimicrobial agent. In certain implementations the coating can be applied to a household good where the coating leaves a substantially streak-free finish. Some embodiments pertain to protective films that can be removed from a coated household good without leaving residue.

Various trashcans, their coatings, and coatings for other household goods are disclosed. In certain implementations, the disclosed coatings are antimicrobial. Various methods for forming antimicrobial coatings for household goods are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial coating comprises a substrate and an antimicrobial agent. In certain implementations the coating can be applied to a household good where the coating leaves a substantially streak-free finish. Some embodiments pertain to protective films that can be removed from a coated household good without leaving residue.

The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g. to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open.

The present invention generally relates to waste containers and, more particularly, relates to a locking device for waste containers. The locking device is gravity actuated to an opened position on tilting of the container for dumping. The locking device allows the lid of the container, when the container is in an upright position, to be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the container. When the container is tilted from the upright position, e.g. to empty the contents of the container, the locking device is gravity actuated to allow the lid to open.