Receptacle assemblies with user assists are disclosed. The receptacle assembly can include a container, a lid, a foot pedal, a linkage configured to transmit force from the foot pedal to the lid, and a user assist. The user assist can be configured to reduce the amount of force needed to be applied by the user to open the lid and/or to dampen movement of the pedal during closing of the lid.

A mechanical rotational device located at the base of a gravity waste chute which efficiently separates homogeneous and/or heterogeneous waste into waste receptacles. The device includes a mechanical rotational diversion mechanism which utilizes an electromechanical rotation element affixed to a base used to rotate and divert homogeneous and/or heterogeneous waste into designated respective waste receptacles.

A collection station for post-consumer recyclable materials or other materials includes a housing, which may be fabricated from an intermodal freight container, and multiple collection receptacles positioned within the housing under openings in side walls of the housing for depositing materials in the collection receptacles. Each opening and collection receptacle may be designated for a different type of recyclable material, facilitating segregation of the different types of recyclable materials. In some embodiments, an electronic access control unit including a code reader allows a user to unlock access doors covering the openings using a smartphone or other code-carrying device. A rechargeable battery and solar power system may provide power for the access control unit. The collection receptacles may include bag support frames supporting collection bags, and each bag support frame may be retractable against a wall of the housing to enable service access to collection receptacles behind the bag support frame.

One example embodiment is adapted for use in facilitating collection and transport of memory devices, e.g., drives, motherboards, etc., e.g., for the purposes of subsequent destruction. The example embodiment has an outer bin, also called a garage or outer enclosure, within which is placed an inner bin with wheels. Once closed and locked, the outer bin has a door that can be opened so drives or other memory devices can be inserted. The drives then fall into the inner bin and, once sufficiently filled, the inner bin be easily wheeled out from the outer bin. The inner bin has its own locking lid that is secured when transporting the inner bin with the drives, e.g., to a destruction facility or area. Other features are provided as described below. Enhanced synergistic security features include use of multi-point locking latches to secure doors and lids, metal construction of the bins, and so on. The bins are sized to facilitate efficient collection and transport of potentially sensitive data center media.

A recycling system for recycling reusable objects comprises one or more separating and receiving apparatuses and at least one recyclable object. The separating and receiving apparatus for separating reusable objects and residual waste comprises: a first receiving container for receiving residual waste; a second receiving container for receiving labeled objects; and a sorting device. The sorting device is designed to detect labeled objects, transfer detected objects to the second receiving container, and transfer other objects to the first receiving container.