A system for efficiently and automatically requesting waste collection services through the use of mobile communication devices is disclosed. The system utilizes a fill-level sensor or fill-level sensors attached to dumpsters of various sizes. The fill-level sensor is configured to monitor a dumpster's capacity in terms of waste volume. Whenever the volume reaches a predetermined fill-level set by the generator, an automatic collection request is sent out to at least one hauler capable of carrying out the collection.

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.

A debris barrel comprising: a bottom of the barrel, where the bottom of the barrel has a circular shape, such that the barrel can be rolled about its bottom; a barrel wall extending from the bottom, the barrel wall and bottom forming a container; a top of the barrel located at the top of the barrel wall, where the top of the barrel comprises a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, where the first side is parallel to the third side, the second side is parallel to the fourth side, the first side is orthogonal to the second side and fourth side, the second side is orthogonal to the third side, and the third side is orthogonal to the fourth side; a bottom cap removeably attached to the bottom of the barrel and a portion of the barrel wall; and a handle means located near the top of the barrel. A barrel bottom cap configured to attach to a bottom of a barrel and a portion of a barrel wall, the bottom cap comprising: a generally planar circular surface, the generally planar circular surface having an outer perimeter; a circular opening located in the center of the generally planar circular surface; a circular wall extending upward from the outer perimeter of the circular surface, the circular wall generally at an obtuse to right angle with the circular surface; a first catch member extending upward from the circular wall, the first catch member comprising: a first catch orifice, where the first catch orifice is configured to lock with a first tongue member located on an outer surface of a barrel wall when the barrel bottom cap is slid onto the bottom of the barrel.

The present disclosure relates to an automatic gravity inforced lid locking device offered for purchase to the general public, self-appliable and removable by hook and strap to the outer surface of a residential plastic wheeled trash container instantanously. Certain unauthorized measures to attach many other types of gravity inforced mechanisms onto commerical owned disposal service containers have proven unfavorable due to the damage on the receptacles when drilled with holes to affix the devices. This can be a costly mistake to the customer indicated by a higher charge on their bill due to alterations of private property. Whereas, the present disclosure is a low profile locking mechanism and is automated public utility company friendly. Other specific examples of locking mechanisms (unless privately owned) for trash containers, do not attempt, at the very least, to address the complicated technique for mounting these devices or the numerical value to the utility waste service company on the destructive result to the rented receptacles. Rather, the present disclosure relates to further improve the means of locking a wheeled trash container lid, wherein the device keeps the lid of said trash container locked by gently holding it firmly closed until either a user manually releases a counterweight that unlockes the mechanism or is unlocked from a locked position as the standing upright container is tilted forward and empied by a curbside commerical disposal truck. Therefore, the spirit of the self-appliable and removable means of the present disclosure verses the alternative descision of other devices to modify waste receptacles by drilling holes into them for attachable means, defines a less destructive solution.

The present disclosure relates to an automatic gravity inforced lid locking device offered for purchase to the general public, self-appliable and removable by hook and strap to the outer surface of a residential plastic wheeled trash container instantanously. Certain unauthorized measures to attach many other types of gravity inforced mechanisms onto commerical owned disposal service containers have proven unfavorable due to the damage on the receptacles when drilled with holes to affix the devices. This can be a costly mistake to the customer indicated by a higher charge on their bill due to alterations of private property. Whereas, the present disclosure is a low profile locking mechanism and is automated public utility company friendly. Other specific examples of locking mechanisms (unless privately owned) for trash containers, do not attempt, at the very least, to address the complicated technique for mounting these devices or the numerical value to the utility waste service company on the destructive result to the rented receptacles. Rather, the present disclosure relates to further improve the means of locking a wheeled trash container lid, wherein the device keeps the lid of said trash container locked by gently holding it firmly closed until either a user manually releases a counterweight that unlockes the mechanism or is unlocked from a locked position as the standing upright container is tilted forward and empied by a curbside commerical disposal truck. Therefore, the spirit of the self-appliable and removable means of the present disclosure verses the alternative descision of other devices to modify waste receptacles by drilling holes into them for attachable means, defines a less destructive solution.

The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side.

The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side.

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.