Waste container includes a base defining a waste-receiving compartment, and an insert supported on the base and adapted to engage a peripheral edge of a bag that extends into the compartment while maintaining an opening of the bag unobstructed. The insert has at least one bag-engagement edge. A movable closure component has a first engagement position in which the closure component engages with the insert to press the bag when present against the bag-engagement edge(s) of the insert, and a second non-engagement position in which the closure component is separated from the bag-engagement edge(s) of the insert. A lid is attached to the base and movable between a first, closed position covering the opening of the bag and a second, open position in which it does not obstruct the opening of the bag.

Diaper pails for odor containment are disclosed. A diaper pail includes a body including an upper portion and a lower portion. The diaper pail includes a lid rotatably coupled to the upper portion. The lid is configured to rotate open to receive a diaper. The diaper pail includes a gate configured to slide horizontally within the body. The gate, the lid, and the upper portion of the body define an upper chamber configured to contain the diaper when the lid is subsequently rotated closed. The diaper pail includes a door rotatably coupled to the lower portion. The door, the gate, and the lower portion define a lower chamber that is configured to house a garbage bag such that the garbage bag is to receive the diaper from the upper chamber when the gate is slid open. The door is configured to provide access to the garbage bag.

A trash bin having parts optimized for partial or full automated assembly. Components are fabricated of materials that are easily manipulated by factory automation equipment as well as those that may be selectively deformed during the assembly or installation process. Elastic or deformable characteristics also facilitate the retention of assembled or installed parts. A barbed element deforms during installation into a received aperture, then returns to a relaxed state in which one or more barbs inhibit the dislocation of the element from the aperture. A post having an aperture for receiving an axle therein is formed of resilient materials such that the post flexes outward under the urging of the axle until the axle is aligned with the aperture, at which point the post resumes a neutral position with the axle engaged in the aperture. Interfaces between components are selected in order to simplify the mechanical mating of components.

A deodorizing waste receptacle for disposal of soiled adult diapers includes a housing. The housing comprises an annular wall that is coupled to and extends upwardly from a bottom to define both a top and an internal space. A funnel is coupled to the housing and positioned in the internal space. A drawer is insertable into a lower chamber of the housing through an opening in the housing. A lid is reversibly and sealably couplable to the top to cover an aperture. An actuator is coupled to the housing positioned to motivate the lid between a closed to an open configuration. A plunger, which is coupled to the lid, is configured to compressibly motivate a soiled diaper through the funnel into the drawer. Deodorizers and dispensers are positioned in the housing to absorb and mask, respectively, odiferous gasses generated by soiled diapers positioned in the internal space.

A system and method for preventing leaks from rubbish containing liquids and noxious smells has an air-tight and water-tight reusable trash receptacle. The receptacle uses an inner ring and an outer ring to secure a bag. A lid contains a seal such that an air-tight and water-tight seal is formed when the lid is engaged with the outer ring. The outer ring has a seal that engages the bag such that an air-tight and water-tight seal is formed when the outer ring is engaged with the liner on the inner ring.

Systems, devices, and methods for disposing of refuse are disclosed. A refuse container may comprise a housing, a lid, an actuator, odor-blocking doors, a base, and an automatic door subassembly. The odor-blocking doors may mount to the housing and the lid may hingedly attach to the housing. The actuator may operatively couple to the base and the automatic door subassembly. Actuating the actuator may move the automatic door subassembly from a first position to a second position to open the lid. A user may place the refuse on the odor-blocking doors. The automatic door subassembly may then move from the second position to a third position to close the lid, from the third position to a fourth position to open the odor-blocking doors such that the refuse drops through the odor-blocking doors, and from the fourth position back to the first position to close the odor-blocking doors.

Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.

An organic waste container allowing for organic material to be collected and refrigerated. Using this product helps minimize the mess and odors associated with food preparation within the kitchen environment. The container is designed to fit in the refrigerator (ideally on the door) and to be highly accessible when needed. The container will be used in the kitchen for collecting organic waste, and then the container will be put into the refrigerator door until it needs to be emptied. The container can include certifiable compostable bags for easy cleaning and emptying of the container.

A bag supporting device is provided. The bag supporting device includes a bag coupling portion that presses an inner surface of a mouth of a bag to the outside by shape deformation and brings the mouth of the bag into close contact with an outer surface thereof while keeping the mouth of the bag opened. The bag coupling portion includes a through-hole that communicates with the mouth of the bag.

A waste receptacle for collecting waste with a carrier that allows for easy transport. The receptacle uses a closing system to manage odor, and an actuator system to open and close the closing system. The closing system has a clamping mechanism housed inside a body that can clamp a bag placed inside the body with the opening of the bag disposed about the clamping mechanism. The receptacle may also have a lid in which actuation of the actuator system causes the clamping mechanism to open and close simultaneously with the lid. The actuation system may utilize pedals that can be replaced with a hand actuator.