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.

Disclosed is a device for assembling a garbage can, comprising a conveying mechanism, a correction device, a film tear-off device, an iron wire detection device, a screw locking device, a plurality of feeding devices, an assembly device, and a feeding and assembly device, wherein the film tear-off device, the correction device, the iron wire detection device, and the screw locking device are sequentially disposed along the conveying mechanism; the plurality of feeding devices, the assembly device, and the feeding and assembly device are alternately disposed between the film tear-off device, the correction device, the iron wire detection device and the screw locking device. The device for assembling a garbage can of the present invention is used for the automatic assembly and production of a garbage can.

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 receptacle is disclosed for containing waste. The waste receptacle may have a container with at least one opening, and a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of rubbish being deposited through the at least one opening. The waste receptacle may also have a public-use device operatively connected to the container, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the public-use device. The controller may be configured to selectively provide access to the public-use device based on the signal.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for controlling electrically-powered trash compactors and receptacles. The system first receives data associated with a storage receptacle configured to communicate with the system via a network, wherein the data is received from a server storing information transmitted by the storage receptacle, the storage receptacle having an energy storage for powering operational functions performed by the storage receptacle. The system then identifies a parameter of the storage receptacle associated with an operational function of the storage receptacle, and transmits a signal to the storage receptacle for modifying the parameter based on the data associated with the storage receptacle to yield a modified operation of the storage receptacle.

Disclosed is a refuse container support apparatus including an elongated post member including a first end and a second end, with the first end disposed to support the second end above the ground, at least one foot member coupled to the post member between the first and second ends to at least partially support a refuse container above the ground, and at least one attachment bar to removably couple a refuse container to the post member from within the interior of a refuse container. The present general inventive concept can also include a substantially flat base member coupled to the post member's first end, a light in electrical communication with a solar panel disposed atop the post member, and a surround member coupled to the post member to receive and support a refuse container. The present general inventive concept can also include a fixed cover permanently attached to the surround member and a hinged gate member attached to the surround member to allow the refuse container to slide into and out of the surround member.

A storage container that is suitable for storing waste outdoors, including pet waste is described. The storage container has a smaller container inside a large container with a lid the fits over and interior lip or the exterior of the outer container. In one embodiment, a method for storing waste is disclosed by using an inner container inside a larger outer container with a lid that may have an item on top that can serve as a decorative item as well as a handle. A method for using this device is detailed as well as a method of manufacturing the device.

A trash compactor may include a frame, a cavity, a trash receptacle, a platen movable to compress trash collected in the trash receptacle, a set of linkages and a drive mechanism configured to drive said platen up and down, the drive mechanism further configured as one of the link elements, and a platen guide mechanism configured to restrict the motion of the platen in an up and down manner.

A compact baby care system includes a baby crib assembly, at least one sliding storage drawer, and at least one utility cabinet. The baby crib assembly includes a left side panel, an opposing right side panel, a bottom panel, and opposing top and bottom horizontal rails extending between the left side panel and the opposing right side panel. The bottom panel is horizontally secured between the left panel and the opposing right panel. The bottom panel is configured to support a mattress. The at least one sliding storage drawer is underneath the bottom panel of the baby crib assembly. The at least one utility cabinet is attached to the left side panel or the opposing right side panel of the baby crib assembly via a connector. The at least one utility cabinet stores at least one of a feeding station and a changing station.

An enclosure for waste material includes a movable front section and a stationary rear section. Movable intermediate sections may also be provided between the front and rear sections. Each section is formed by a frame with a rigid skin, with adjacent sections being sized so as to telescope with respect to one another. The front and any intermediate sections are rollable between an extended position to cover the waste material and a retracted position uncovering the waste material. A reversible electric motor may be actuated remotely or by a switch to open and close the enclosure. The enclosure protects the contents from the weather, from birds and other animals, and from unauthorized human access.