The present disclosure relates to securable recycling receptacles. In one example, a securable recycling receptacle includes a housing defining a housing cavity, a lid coupled to the housing by a hinge that is coupled to a first side of the lid, an opening defined in a top surface of the lid, and a locking mechanism coupled to a second side of the lid. A size of the opening is about a size of a regulated recyclable and the size of the opening limits access to the housing cavity. The locking mechanism secures the lid to the housing to prevent opening the lid to access the housing cavity. The securable recycling receptacle is configured for recycling regulated recyclables in compliance with laws or regulations related to disposal of the regulated recyclables.

An apparatus for transporting objects from a first compartment to a second compartment, where a movable valve element gates off the first compartment from the second compartment. The device includes a transfer element operable with the valve element to prevent the valve element from opening when the transfer element is not engaging the first compartment and to prevent articles and particulates, fluids, gases, odors, and matter from the second compartment from entering the first compartment when the valve element is open. A method for transferring articles into a container is also provided.

A cassette for disposing waste is provided having a variable cross-sectional geometry. The cross-sectional geometry varies at least at two locations around the periphery of the cassette such that a first maximum height at a first location is different than a second maximum height at a second different location, and the first maximum width at a first location is different than a second maximum width at a second location.

A trash can that includes a frame, a liner, and a lid. 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 lid is rotatably coupled to the frame by a hinge, such that the hinge and the lid do not extend rearward a rear surface of the casing in the open position.

Described herein is a lockable trash can equipped with a foot pedal, lid, and an unlock arm. This inventive concept is lockable, reusable, and durable. This inventive concept includes an upper foot pedal to control a locking system and a lower foot pedal to raise and lower the lid. An L-shaped series of connected rods is designed to allow the lockable trash can to be unlocked and opened by transferring energy applied by a user's foot to the foot pedals to the actions of the lid. In a related embodiment, a cable assembly, a latching plate and latching lever are used to simplify the unlocking of the lid by the pedal.

A container is provided. The container comprises a cover, a base, and a body, which includes one or more spine structures and one or more door panels which may open and allow substantially lateral access to the interior of the container. The one or more door panels may be secured in a closed position by a latch mechanism. In a first mode, the latch mechanism is not released. In a second mode, the latch mechanism is released. The first mode and the second mode may operate concurrently and can be accessed separately via different mechanisms. A switch mechanism may alternate between the first mode and the second mode. Alternatively, a pedal includes a first pedal mechanism corresponding to the first mode and a second pedal mechanism corresponding to the second mode.

Various embodiments of receptacle assemblies, such as trash cans, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the receptacle assembly includes a body portion with an interior space. The receptacle assembly can include a lid portion configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The receptacle assembly can include a pedal portion operably connected with the lid such that moving the pedal portion moves the lid portion between the open position and the closed position. The receptacle assembly can include a motion damper configured to dampen motion of the lid portion. The motion damper can be positioned near a front of the body portion and/or above a front portion of the pedal portion.

Device for arranging and holding therein contaminated objects, particularly contaminated objects such as contaminated nappies, comprising a container and a lid, wherein the lid comprises a hollow tube, open on at least an outer end, in which a body is arranged in reciprocally movable manner, wherein the lid can pivot relative to the container between a first position, in which an object can be arranged in the tube from the outside, and a second position in which the body can move downward in the tube under the influence of the force of gravity in order to push the object into the container, characterized in that the device comprises a pedal and a releasing device, wherein the releasing device pivots the lid from the second position to the first position during a displacement of the pedal due to a pedal force exerted on the pedal.

Described is a system for controlling the operation of a trash can lid that includes a shell for receiving trash, a lid assembly that covers a portion of the shell, and an actuator assembly that independently controls the rate in which the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. Also provided is a system for improving the operation of a trash can that includes a lid assembly for covering a portion of a shell, an actuator assembly, a base assembly, and a hydraulic component. The hydraulic component controls the rate in which a portion of the lid assembly moves with respect to the shell. The system further includes an adjustable volume of space that is formed between the base assembly and the removable liner when the removable liner is coupled to the base assembly. The adjustable volume of space can be used to store deodorizers, insecticides, or the like.

A lid opener for interconnection with a waste container with a handle and a lid the lid opener is provided with a lever dimensioned to pivotally couple with the handle. The lid opener is further provided with a cord coupled with a force portion of the lever. A load portion of the lever is dimensioned to extend underneath the lid, whereby downward force applied to the cord causes the lever to pivot about the handle and open the lid.