Disclosed is a waste management device including a housing attached to a waste bin. A plurality of sensors are configured to sense contents of the waste bin. The plurality of sensors are encased by the housing. A processor is electrically coupled to the plurality of sensors. The processor is configured to collect sensory information related to the contents of the waste bin from the plurality of sensors. The processor is encased by the housing. A wireless transmitter is electrically coupled to the processor. The wireless transmitter is configured to send the sensory information to a server, wherein the wireless transmitter is encased by the housing.

Disclosed is a waste management device including a housing attached to a waste bin. A plurality of sensors are configured to sense contents of the waste bin. The plurality of sensors are encased by the housing. A processor is electrically coupled to the plurality of sensors. The processor is configured to collect sensory information related to the contents of the waste bin from the plurality of sensors. The processor is encased by the housing. A wireless transmitter is electrically coupled to the processor. The wireless transmitter is configured to send the sensory information to a server, wherein the wireless transmitter is encased by the housing.

A foot-operated lid opening system for a bin, utilizing a stirrup connected by at least one actuating strap to at least one lifting device. Each lifting device features a bracket with a slitted hemisphere and a substantially fixed spring attachment plate; this plate includes a central pillar and at least one cavity. A lifting arm assembly, comprising a lifting arm with an integral ball joint and stub, has its stub passing through the slit to engage the cavity. A torsion spring, mounted on the pillar, biases the lifting arm towards a lid-closed position. Foot actuation pulls the strap, pivoting the lifting arm via the stub's engagement to open the lid with a lifting pin. A key aspect is its ambidextrous design, enabling left or right-side bin mounting. This is achieved through a rotatable stub, a flippable lifting arm with a double-sided pin, and typically multiple cavities on the spring attachment plate.

A foot-operated lid opening system for a bin, utilizing a stirrup connected by at least one actuating strap to at least one lifting device. Each lifting device features a bracket with a slitted hemisphere and a substantially fixed spring attachment plate; this plate includes a central pillar and at least one cavity. A lifting arm assembly, comprising a lifting arm with an integral ball joint and stub, has its stub passing through the slit to engage the cavity. A torsion spring, mounted on the pillar, biases the lifting arm towards a lid-closed position. Foot actuation pulls the strap, pivoting the lifting arm via the stub's engagement to open the lid with a lifting pin. A key aspect is its ambidextrous design, enabling left or right-side bin mounting. This is achieved through a rotatable stub, a flippable lifting arm with a double-sided pin, and typically multiple cavities on the spring attachment plate.

A trash-collecting container is designed to enable efficient collection, transportation, and disposal of waste and debris, while being adaptable to enhance ergonomics, improve mobility, and provide stability during use. The trash collecting container comprises a body defining a chamber to collect and store waste and debris. The body comprises an elongated trailing edge at a front portion to flush with a surface when it is oriented in a sweeping position, thereby facilitating effective debris collection. Furthermore, the trash collecting container comprises a plurality of wheels that enable the user for changing a position of the trash collecting container between a sweeping position and an upright position, and facilitating safe and quicker transport from one location to a dust disposal site, and a handle that enables the user to securely hold while changing the position of the trash collecting container and transporting the collected waste and debris.

A trash-collecting container is designed to enable efficient collection, transportation, and disposal of waste and debris, while being adaptable to enhance ergonomics, improve mobility, and provide stability during use. The trash collecting container comprises a body defining a chamber to collect and store waste and debris. The body comprises an elongated trailing edge at a front portion to flush with a surface when it is oriented in a sweeping position, thereby facilitating effective debris collection. Furthermore, the trash collecting container comprises a plurality of wheels that enable the user for changing a position of the trash collecting container between a sweeping position and an upright position, and facilitating safe and quicker transport from one location to a dust disposal site, and a handle that enables the user to securely hold while changing the position of the trash collecting container and transporting the collected waste and debris.

The disclosed inventive concept, referred to as a multi-purpose waste receptacle, is constructed of metal, fiberglass, PVC, or other sturdy, adequately strengthened material. The basic design is a rectangular-shaped box/container having an interior volume defined by four interconnected upright walls, integrally attached to a planar floor. The waste receptacle features one or more pivotable lids. Each lid is pivotably attached to a widthwise retaining rod atop a rear wall. When lids are closed, they are oriented parallel to, and in abutment to the tops of the four upright walls. A width-wide bottommost front rake is utilized to disperse and/or distribute any waste or other content having been emptied from the waste receptacle. Integral embodiments of an attachment mechanism enable temporary securement of the rear outer wall of the waste receptacle to a tractor boom, loader, or other mechanical lifting vehicle.

The disclosed inventive concept, referred to as a multi-purpose waste receptacle, is constructed of metal, fiberglass, PVC, or other sturdy, adequately strengthened material. The basic design is a rectangular-shaped box/container having an interior volume defined by four interconnected upright walls, integrally attached to a planar floor. The waste receptacle features one or more pivotable lids. Each lid is pivotably attached to a widthwise retaining rod atop a rear wall. When lids are closed, they are oriented parallel to, and in abutment to the tops of the four upright walls. A width-wide bottommost front rake is utilized to disperse and/or distribute any waste or other content having been emptied from the waste receptacle. Integral embodiments of an attachment mechanism enable temporary securement of the rear outer wall of the waste receptacle to a tractor boom, loader, or other mechanical lifting vehicle.

A trash bin is provided which includes a hollow body having an open end and a closed end, the open end providing access to a cavity. The trash bin may also include a first handle, a second handle, and a third handle. The trash bin may include a foothold disposed at the closed end. The foothold may include a foot recess projecting into the cavity of the hollow body, the foot recess having a bottom step substantially coextensive with a bottom of the closed end of the hollow body. The trash bin may include a first handhold, a second handhold, and a third handhold, each disposed at the closed end and respectively including a first handhold recess, a second handhold recess, and a third handhold recess projecting into the cavity of the hollow body. A method of using the trash bin is also provided.

A trash bin is provided which includes a hollow body having an open end and a closed end, the open end providing access to a cavity. The trash bin may also include a first handle, a second handle, and a third handle. The trash bin may include a foothold disposed at the closed end. The foothold may include a foot recess projecting into the cavity of the hollow body, the foot recess having a bottom step substantially coextensive with a bottom of the closed end of the hollow body. The trash bin may include a first handhold, a second handhold, and a third handhold, each disposed at the closed end and respectively including a first handhold recess, a second handhold recess, and a third handhold recess projecting into the cavity of the hollow body. A method of using the trash bin is also provided.