A system can include a processor and a computer-readable storage device storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations can include receiving an identification of a local device having a control module that manages a reader component and a locking mechanism and transmitting an authorized list to the local device that identifies authorized users that can gain access to the local device via the locking mechanism through interacting with the reader component. The control module on the local device can manage multiple functions of the local device including management of the reader component and the locking mechanism.

In certain embodiments, a system includes at least one optical sensor configured to capture one or more optical data associated with packaging of a waste product and a processor coupled to the at least one optical sensor. The processor may be configured to determine information about the waste product based on the optical data and send a signal corresponding to the information to one of a destination device and a controller based on the determined information.

A trash receptacle; the trash receptacle includes a housing, a vacuum, a lid, at least one lid-opening means, a controller and a power source. In some embodiments, the trash receptacle includes a paper-shredder, a voice-command unit, a motive-system, a user-display and a capacity-sensor. The trash receptacle provides users with an improved trash receptacle capable of making trash collecting and disposal much easier and more convenient.

The subject matter discloses a trash bin device, comprising a first trash bin having a first hollow body, an aperture to the first hollow body, a first lid configured to close the aperture, said lid is connected to an axis connected to the first trash bin and moves in a rotational manner along said axis, a first pedal located in the vicinity of a lower portion of the first trash bin, said first pedal moves when pressed on, a raising mechanism configured to transfer movement of the first pedal to movement of the first lid along the axis, such that pressing on the first pedal results in raising the first lid and enabling inserting an article to the first hollow body. The pedal may be connected to an arm mechanism, a cord mechanism or an electrical mechanism for raising the lid.

A trash can having a frame, a liner, and a lid. The frame includes a base and a casing supported on the base. The liner is removably disposed within a cavity of the casing and has a bottom that rests directly on the base in the cavity. The lid is coupled to and rotatable relative to the frame between a closed position, in which the liner is concealed, and an open position, in which the liner is accessible.

A trash can that includes a frame, a liner, a lid, and a bag cover. The frame has a base and a casing supported on the base. The liner is removably disposed within a cavity of the casing. The lid is coupled to and rotatable relative to the frame between a closed position, in which the liner is concealed, and an open position, in which the liner is accessible. The bag cover is coupled to the frame and rotatable relative to the frame and the lid between a closed position, in which a top of the liner is concealed and the bag cover prevents the liner from being removed from the casing, and an open position, in which the top of the liner is accessible and the liner is removable from the cavity of the casing.

A trolley system for collecting and compacting rubbish in a vehicle has a trolley housing with two chambers formed therein with respective housing openings and a rubbish compacting device. The first and second chambers, and the first and second housing openings are arranged concentrically along a main direction of extent of the housing upper side or of the housing base. The openings are arranged above the second chamber. A sliding surface is arranged below the first opening and extends from an edge of the first opening, which edge is directed towards the second opening, to an edge of the first chamber, which edge is directed towards the second chamber. The compacting device arranged above the first chamber is designed to move a pressing plate between a starting position close to the housing upper side to a position lowered in the direction of the housing base to compact rubbish within the first chamber.

One embodiment provides a portable waste containment apparatus, including: a main body; the main body comprising one or more sealable containers, each of the one or more sealable containers having an inner diameter; the main body comprising one or more inner walls segregating the one or more sealable containers from each of the other one or more sealable containers; and one or more lids for each of the one of more sealable containers, wherein the one or more lids seal the corresponding one or more sealable containers. Other aspects are described and claimed.

A waste removal system featuring sidewall extensions designed to bridge a height differential between a dumpster portion and an integrated portable toilet housing, ensuring secure waste containment. Mounted on a chassis, the system comprises a dumpster portion and a toilet housing portion for a portable toilet, with the portable toilet housing's elevation creating a height differential between a dumpster portion and the portable toilet housing. The sidewall extensions attached to the sides of the dumpster portion, effectively filling the void caused by the height disparity, and redefining the dumpster portion's top opening for improved containment. An advanced roll-off tarp system, with a spool and lever arm mechanism, facilitates the deployment of a tarp large enough to cover both portable toilet housing and the top opening of the dumpster portion, ensuring the system's contents are securely covered during transport, thereby enhancing site cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

An expandable and collapsible lid system and method thereof. The system includes at least one container including an opening and at least one corresponding lid. The lid may be operable between an expanded state, a middle state and a collapsed state. The lid includes a flange having a circumscribing lip for releasably sealing the opening of the container and concentric segments. Each concentric segment may be flexibly coupled to an adjacent concentric segment, inner-diameter to outer-diameter, a diameter of the concentric segments decreasing inversely with the distance of the concentric segment from the flange, a concentric segment having a largest diameter being flexibly coupled to the flange. When positioned atop the container, the lid increases a storage volume of the at least one container in the expanded state and forms a pool within the container for nesting of a further container when in the collapsed state.