The invention relates to a modular assembly for regulating moisture and temperature of content of a container, and the method associated thereof. The system comprises a moisture and temperature regulating device, said device comprises a condenser and an evaporator separated by a heat insulation layer; a container with moist content, the container and the moisture and temperature regulating device joinable by coupling means, wherein when the moisture and temperature regulating device and the container are coupled together, moisture and temperature associated with the container are regulated by the moisture and temperature regulating device.

An example system for deployment of a compacting head in a waste compartment includes an eutectic alloy fusible link positioned within a waste compartment that breaks at or above a predetermined temperature, a spring tensioned deploy lever that is deployed based on a break of the eutectic alloy fusible link, a pivotal joint assembly that collapses based on deployment of the deploy lever, and a compacting head of a trash compactor that is deployed to compact contents of the waste compartment based on collapse of the pivotal joint assembly.

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 waste sorting system uses various sensors to automatically determine whether a piece of waste is recyclable, and to dispense the waste into an appropriate waste bin of a multi-bin device, at least one of which is a recyclable waste bin. The system also uses sensors to determine a type of the waste, and it causes a display device or speaker to output information about the type of waste.

A recycling bin for classification and compression of renewable resources, comprising a recycling bin housing, and a recycling bin inner container and a pressurizing device provided inside the recycling bin housing, wherein a weighing device is further provided between a bottom of the recycling bin inner container and the recycling bin housing; the pressurizing device comprises a compression beam provided in an upper part of an inner cavity of the recycling bin inner container, and a driving part for driving the compression beam to move; an upper end of the driving part is connected to the compression beam, and a lower end is connected to the bottom of the recycling bin inner container.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for dynamically adjusting sensors for use in compactors and receptacles. A receptacle first sends a signal from a transmitter on a first module in a receptacle to a receiver on a second module in the receptacle, wherein the first module is located on a first inner wall of the receptacle and the second module is located on a second inner wall of the receptacle, and wherein at least part of the first module and the second module is located a distance above a bin inside the receptacle. Next, the receptacle determines a signal-detection characteristic including a signal detection status or a number of signal pulses associated with a signal detection. Based on the signal-detection characteristic, the receptacle determines an operating condition of the receptacle, the operating condition including a fullness level or an obstruction level associated with the first or second sensors.

A device is for compressing waste. The device includes: a waste bag suspension member formed with an upper portion around which an opening of a flexible waste bag may be spanned; a lid movable between an open position, wherein waste may be added to a waste bag through the upper portion of the waste bag suspension member, and a closed position, wherein the lid covers the upper portion of the waste bag suspension member so that an at least partially closed volume may be formed between the lid and the waste bag; and a suction member adapted to evacuate air from the at least partially closed volume. The lid is perforated so that the suction device may evacuate the air through the perforation(s) in the lid. There is also disclosed a system for compressing waste as well as a method for operating the system.

A detector (10; 110) is provided for mounting to a container (2) defining an internal space (6) in order to determine occupancy of the container. The detector includes a housing (12; 112), a mounting arrangement for mounting the housing to a container, a sensor arrangement comprising a first sensor (30; 130) disposed within the housing, the first sensor configured to determine a concentration of carbon dioxide within an internal space (6) of a container (2); and a control system (40; 140) configured to receive input values from the first sensor and to provide an output when the concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds a predetermined value. The housing is substantially sealed for preventing the ingress of debris into the housing, and the housing is configured such that air is able to flow into the housing and over the first sensor.

A storage receptacle can include a storage bin and a pedal mounted to the receptacle as well as a hopper. A method of using the storage receptacle can include receiving a force on a hopper handle of a hopper of a storage receptacle, the hopper having a cable connection point connected to a cable, based on the force, rotating the hopper to enable a user to place material in a storage bin of the storage receptacle, wherein the rotating causes the cable to have slack and preventing the cable having the slack from coming out of a groove in a pulley via a shroud positioned over at least a portion of the pulley.

Disclosed is a garbage can, a garbage can cover on the garbage can includes a shell, a motor base, a cover, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, wherein the shell is hinged with a rotating rod; the motor base is fixed on the shell, a motor is installed in the motor base, and the motor is connected with a rotating shaft; the cover covers on the shell and is fixedly connected with the rotating rod; the first connecting rod is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft; two ends of the second connecting rod are respectively hinged with the first connecting rod and the cover; a first torsional spring and a second torsional spring are symmetrically arranged about the second connecting rod on the rotating rod, one end of the first torsional spring and one end of the second torsional spring abut against the shell.