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 recyclables dispensing assembly includes a plurality of panels that are releasably coupled together to form a box for storing recyclables. The box is mounted on a vertical support surface. A door is hingedly coupled to a respective one of the panels such that the door closes a bottom end of the box when the panels are assembled to form the box. Thus, the door retains the recyclables in the box. The door is selectively positioned in an open position to empty the recyclables from the box. A clasp is attached to a respective one of the panels and the clasp is biased to engage the door when the door is closed. The clasp is urgeable to disengage from the door to open the door.

A recyclables dispensing assembly includes a plurality of panels that are releasably coupled together to form a box for storing recyclables. The box is mounted on a vertical support surface. A door is hingedly coupled to a respective one of the panels such that the door closes a bottom end of the box when the panels are assembled to form the box. Thus, the door retains the recyclables in the box. The door is selectively positioned in an open position to empty the recyclables from the box. A clasp is attached to a respective one of the panels and the clasp is biased to engage the door when the door is closed. The clasp is urgeable to disengage from the door to open the door.

An intermediate container for a refuse vehicle where the container is positioned in front of the refuse vehicle is provided. A plurality of legs extends from the container toward the refuse vehicle. An attachment mechanism is on each leg to secure the legs to a front loading arm assembly of the refuse vehicle.

A nylon fabric funnel with a diameter of approximately 15 inches at the upper inlet opening, having an elastic band encased in the nylon, with a stretchability factor of approximately 0%-30%, a length of approximately 24 inches, and a diameter of approximately 12.5 inches at the lower non-elasticized discharge opening of the funnel, adapted for secure attachment to a paper shredder waste bin. The lower non-elasticized discharge end of the funnel is placed in a second receptacle, hanging freely, allowing for controlled flow of the shredded paper from a paper shredder waste bin to the second receptacle. A nylon fabric storage bag with dimensions of 9 inches wide by 10 inches long and 2 inches deep, configured to house the funnel securely, via Velcro strips, adapted to allow for bag closure, as well as attachment of the storage bag to the outside casing of the paper shredder machine, when the funnel is not in use.

A nylon fabric funnel with a diameter of approximately 15 inches at the upper inlet opening, having an elastic band encased in the nylon, with a stretchability factor of approximately 0%-30%, a length of approximately 24 inches, and a diameter of approximately 12.5 inches at the lower non-elasticized discharge opening of the funnel, adapted for secure attachment to a paper shredder waste bin. The lower non-elasticized discharge end of the funnel is placed in a second receptacle, hanging freely, allowing for controlled flow of the shredded paper from a paper shredder waste bin to the second receptacle. A nylon fabric storage bag with dimensions of 9 inches wide by 10 inches long and 2 inches deep, configured to house the funnel securely, via Velcro strips, adapted to allow for bag closure, as well as attachment of the storage bag to the outside casing of the paper shredder machine, when the funnel is not in use.

A refuse bin includes a liner sealed to a container. An inflatable space is between the liner and the container, and an inlet to the inflatable space conducts a flow to inflate the inflatable space from a deflated state to an inflated state. In the deflated state, the liner lines a cavity for refuse in the container. In the inflated state, the liner extends above the open end of the container. The flow into the inlet pushes the inflatable space toward the inflated state causing the liner to lift the refuse. The refuse bin may further include a lid-lifting mechanism activation by inflation of the inflatable space or an insert that helps shape the liner in the inflated state.

A refuse bin includes a liner sealed to a container. An inflatable space is between the liner and the container, and an inlet to the inflatable space conducts a flow to inflate the inflatable space from a deflated state to an inflated state. In the deflated state, the liner lines a cavity for refuse in the container. In the inflated state, the liner extends above the open end of the container. The flow into the inlet pushes the inflatable space toward the inflated state causing the liner to lift the refuse. The refuse bin may further include a lid-lifting mechanism activation by inflation of the inflatable space or an insert that helps shape the liner in the inflated state.

A trash can with a separable base and sidewall. The base and the sidewall have cooperating engaging structures, such as slots in the sidewall and tabs on an inner face of a perimeter wall of the base. The base has a projecting ledge on an outer face of the perimeter wall. The sidewall and base are separated from one another by depressing the projecting ledge, thereby causing the base to resiliently deform and move at least one of the cooperating engaging structures of the base out of engagement with its counterpart on or in the sidewall.