Systems, methods and devices are provided for transporting, tracking and managing waste or recyclable materials, which may include one or more devices for transporting waste or recyclable material, such a via a bin that comprises a base; and a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, wherein the collapsible sleeve in the open state interfaces in a nesting manner with the base to form a bin for receiving and transporting waste material.

A refuse receptacle is disclosed, having a body with an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a top rim forming a gusset with a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, the lower portion having a bottom side with a base rim. On the back side of the upper portion is a handle attached to the body of the receptacle. The handle is attached to the upper portion by at least one projecting sidewall. A lid is included, having a convex upper surface and two sets of opposing sidewalk. The opposing sidewalls correspond with the top rim of the body. The lid includes at least one projection to attach to the handle with a securing plate and fastener. The lower portion includes a drainage plug so that liquids within the body can be easily drained. A pair of wheels arc connected by an axle and housed within wheel recesses.

A method for transporting goods on a pallet, where the pallet may be reversibly converted to a bin for the collection of waste and/or recyclable material. The pallet may include a base with side walls and a collapsible sleeve wherein, if the collapsible sleeve is open and joined to the base, the collapsible sleeve, with the base, forms a bin. Goods are transported on the pallet. After unloading the pallets and removing the goods, the pallet may be converted to a bin. Waste or recyclable material may be placed in the bin and transported away. After removing the material in the bin and cleaning the bin, the bin may be collapsed back into a pallet for the transportation of goods.

A device for transporting waste or recyclable material is disclosed. The device can include a base with at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure a collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base. The device may further include a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, the collapsible sleeve including at least one opening for interfacing with the at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure the collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base, thus forming a bin for receiving and transporting waste or recyclable material.

A method of tracking food donations including, at a first location, collecting, in a bin, a collection of food, wherein the bin is associated with the first location and, at a second location, capturing an image of the collected food. The method may also include determining, based on the image, at least one parameter of the collected food, and, based on the at least one parameter, determining whether the food is in compliance with food donation regulations. If the collected food is in compliance with regulations, further determining that the collected food is be donated, determining a quantity of the food to be donated, and documenting the quantity of the food to be donated.

An improved garbage can including a main body including at least one side wall, a front panel member, an open top portion, a top panel member, and a bottom panel member; and at least one wheel member. The at least one side wall forms a front opening adapted to allow garbage bags to pass therethrough. The open top portion is formed by upper edges of said at least one side wall and is adapted to allow garbage bags to pass therethrough. The at least one side wall, the front panel member, the top panel member, and the bottom panel member define an interior volume adapted to removably hold garbage bags therein. A garbage removal kit is also disclosed herein comprising: a plurality of garbage bags; a plurality of cleaning members; and the improved garbage can.

The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic bag comprised of a front panel and a back panel. The front panel and back panel are generally joined along a first side edge, a second side edge, and a bottom edge of the respective front panel and back panel. The front panel has a distal edge with the distal edge folded over the front panel to provide a hem and an overlap area immediately below the first hem. The overlap encapsulates a scent carrier that provides a scent to the thermoplastic bag.

Provided in this disclosure is a waste management system including a receptacle having an interior volume for receiving waste liquid. A diffuser unit is configured to be inserted and retained within the interior volume of the receptacle. The diffuser unit includes a top section, a bottom section, and a central column spanning the interior volume of the receptacle and defining a fluid channel between the top section and bottom section of the diffuser unit. A plurality of apertures are formed along surfaces of the top section, the bottom section, and/or the central column, for establishing a fluid connection between the fluid channel and the interior volume of the receptacle for the waste liquid to flow. Solidification components are retained within the interior volume of the receptacle. The solidification components are selected to absorb and neutralize components of the waste liquid into a chemically stable solid.

A receptacle comprising a one-piece molded body having opposing end walls and opposing side walls interconnecting the end walls and a bottom collectively defining an inner cavity with an upward facing opening, the body having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the opposing end walls have integral upper handles extending therefrom which are contoured and extend from the upper portion of the body, and wherein the lower portion of the body defines integral lower handles defined in each side of the body so that the receptacle may be lifted from any side thereof. Some forms of the receptacle further having a cover and/or a cart, and methods relating to all the aforesaid items.

A flat bag structure includes a bag body made of a plastic film. An upper portion of the bag body is formed with at least two straps through at least one cut. The cut has two ends, including a head end and a tail end. Through the straps, the mouth of the bag can be tied to a garbage bin when in use, preventing the mouth of the bag from falling off. Through the straps, the mouth of the bag can be tightened and closed. The straps are directly formed on the bag body through the cut. The flat bag can be produced more easily, and the cost is lower.