The invention provides a bin with a pedal operated lid comprising a lever, a pedal for actuating the lever and an operating rod connecting the lever to the lid, for opening the lid when the lever is actuated by a user. The lever is articulated, and selectively adopts a rigid state under normal operating conditions enabling actuation of the operating rod, and a flexed state under abnormal operating conditions that prevents actuation of the operating rod.

A pushing type lid 20 of a container is pivotally supported adjacent to an upper edge wall of an opening 2 of width smaller than width of a front board 1BF of a box body 1B and adapted to be manually pushed inwards so as to be opened and to be automatically closed when a hand is released from the lid 20 and there is provided a pair of hand and/or finger catch prevention wall member 50 to prevent a hand and/or fingers from being caught between the lid 20 and the wall face of the opening 2.

A compaction capable receptacle may include a housing with a trash receiving opening, a compaction unit arranged within the housing, and a trash bin arranged within the housing and configured for rotating trash within the bin below the compaction unit.

A waste container has a first part having a first opening, and a second part. Fastening means are arranged to fasten and seal the second part to the first opening. Sealing surfaces together provide a radial press seal around the first opening. A snap lock of the cooperating fastening means is activated by the second part moving in a first direction in relation to the first part into the fastened position. Depth-controlling elements limit the movement of the second part in relation to the first part in the first direction beyond the point of activation. The first part and the second cap part are both made from a plastic material comprising at least 30% by volume wooden fibers. The use of such a waste container is also described.