A cart lifter assembly is provided that is adapted to be mounted to an intermediate refuse collection container that includes a scissors-type extension assembly for moving the lifter between a first/retracted and a second/extended position. The scissors extension assembly further comprises an elongated channel member configured to be secured to the wall of the intermediate container; a mounting block slidably received in the elongated channel member; first second, third and fourth scissor arms; and a bracket configured to be fixedly mounted to the wall of the intermediate container in spaced relationship to the elongated channel member. A rotary actuator is secured to the bracket and has a rotatable shaft extending from opposite ends thereof, for moving the lifter relative to the intermediate container between the first/retracted position and the second/extended position, with one end of the second scissor arm being removably secured to the rotatable shaft.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling electrically-powered trash receptacles and monitoring fullness levels. The system can include a storage enclosure and a bin contained inside the storage enclosure, the bin configured to receive and store items deposited in the storage enclosure, wherein an inside portion of the bin is at least partially covered by a bag placed inside the bin to hold the items deposited in the storage enclosure. The system can also include a sensor configured to sense a content fullness state of the bin and a processor configured to control operations performed by the sensor. In addition, the system can include a sleeve configured to be installed over an inside portion of the bin and the bag, the sleeve at least partially restricting a movement of the bag.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling electrically-powered trash receptacles and monitoring fullness levels. The system can include a storage enclosure and a bin contained inside the storage enclosure, the bin configured to receive and store items deposited in the storage enclosure, wherein an inside portion of the bin is at least partially covered by a bag placed inside the bin to hold the items deposited in the storage enclosure. The system can also include a sensor configured to sense a content fullness state of the bin and a processor configured to control operations performed by the sensor. In addition, the system can include a sleeve configured to be installed over an inside portion of the bin and the bag, the sleeve at least partially restricting a movement of the bag.

A method and system for curing and safely disposing of resin-tainted articles is based on a specially configured curing chamber having unique structural and functional means allowing the insertion of the articles, curing of the articles and gravity dropping the articles from the chamber. The resin-tainted or resin-carrying waste articles, such as paper towels, gloves and resin tanks, may be produced as a result of 3D printing and related processes and are safely processed with a minimum amount of user handling in a very compressed time frame. LED sources operating at 405 nm, and other wavelengths, are positioned in the lower surface of a hinged top lid of the chamber and a slidably retractable floor tray retains the articles during curing. On completion of the curing cycle, the articles are gravity dropped by sliding the floor tray to its open position thereby depositing the cured articles into an external trash can for safe disposal.

A trash collection assembly may include a dumpster housing which may house therein a dumpster to provide a more desirable aesthetic appeal. A garbage truck may be configured to lift the dumpster out of the dumpster housing without the need for the garbage truck driver to get out of the truck. A cover of the dumpster may open and close automatically respectively during the removal of the dumpster from the housing and return of the dumpster to the housing.

The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) allows for the storage and removal of liquid (e.g. oils) and semi-liquid substances (e.g. greases) (“stored substances””) being transported in a transfer vessel (90). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) is vandal and theft proof. The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) provides for a quick and efficient way to store and to remove the stored substances. The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) comprises a container (100), a cradle (200), a hinge (300), and a screen (400). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) may additionally include a cover (500). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) may additionally include a lock (600). The Spill Proof Substance Disposal System (95) may further comprise a fast substance removal system (700).

The present invention relates to a device for transporting a waste container. The device comprises a mount for mounting the device to a vehicle, a central support for supporting the waste container, the central support being connected to the mount and being extendable to lift the waste container off the ground, an attachment element for attaching the waste container to the central support, and a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the waste container when the waste container is attached to the central support, wherein the device is configured such that when the device is mounted to the vehicle, a waste container can be lifted and transported by the vehicle in a substantially upright position.

A container with an opening for receiving items for later disposal is disclosed. The container includes a container body with a bottom and a sidewall extending upwards from the bottom, as well as a removable lid to close the container. The container also includes a lock to lock the lid to the container. An engagement structure is provided on a side opposite the lock to prevent separation of the lid from the container body. The container may be stackable by including complementary male and female structures on the bottom and the lid. The container may also include a handle adjacent the bottom that contacts the ground when the container rests on the ground.

A trash can for the collection and disposal of trash is disclosed. The trash can includes a base and a separable sidewall allowing for easy removal of a bag from the trash can by lifting the sidewall around the bag, rather than lifting the bag through the top of the trash can. The base includes a pair of straps that allow a user to carry it. The sidewall includes recesses that are positioned and adapted to receive the pair of straps when the sidewall rests on the base.

An interface apparatus for coupling a vehicle to a container, has: a base engageable by the vehicle; a frame connected to the base and detachably securable to the container, the frame pivotable relative to the base for pivoting the container from a lifting position to a discharging position for discharging the container; an actuation unit between the frame and the base; and a latching mechanism for removably attaching the container to the apparatus, the latching mechanism including a first portion secured to the frame and a second portion securable to the container, the first portion movable relative to the second portion in a mating direction having a component normal to the ground from a disengaged configuration in which the first portion is detached form the second portion to an engaged configuration in which the first portion is received within the second portion.