An example lavatory waste compartment includes a waste bin having a waste compartment for trash, a waste flap providing an opening into the waste compartment for insertion of the trash, and a manually operated trash compactor coupled to a ceiling. The manually operated trash compactor includes an expansion component connected to a compacting head, and a retraction component coupled to the expansion component to hold or retract the expansion component to a stowed position. An increase in temperature above a threshold temperature causes the retraction component to release the expansion component resulting in deployment of the compacting head into the waste bin. An actuation device is provided to deploy the expansion component from the stowed position, and when deployed, the expansion component blocks opening of the waste flap, and the retraction component causes the expansion component to retract to the stowed position via release of the actuation device.

A device (1) for placing and holding soiled items, in particular soiled items such as soiled diapers, therein, comprising a container (2) and a lid (3), wherein the lid (3) includes a hollow cylinder (5), which is open at least at one end (4), in which cylinder (5) a body (6) is capable of reciprocal motion, wherein the lid (3) can pivot relative to the container (2) between a first position, in which an Item can be inserted into the cylinder (5) from outside; and a second position, in which the body (6) can move downward in the cylinder (5) under the influence of the force of gravity so as to push the item into the container (2), and wherein the device (1) is provided with a locking device (12) for locking the lid (3) in the second position.

Apparatus and method for disposing of hot coals, e.g. charcoal briquettes after barbecuing or coals from a campfire. Sand and rain water are provided in a double-chamber device to cool it below ignition temperature. By strategically deploying the apparatus in campgrounds and forest preserves, park rangers may provide campers and hikers with a more effective tool for ensuring the fire is fully extinguished. Sand and rain water are provided in a double-chamber device to cool it below ignition temperature.

A detector (10; 110) is provided for mounting to a container (2) defining an internal space (6) in order to determine occupancy of the container. The detector includes a housing (12; 112), a mounting arrangement for mounting the housing to a container, a sensor arrangement comprising a first sensor (30; 130) disposed within the housing, the first sensor configured to determine a concentration of carbon dioxide within an internal space (6) of a container (2); and a control system (40; 140) configured to receive input values from the first sensor and to provide an output when the concentration of carbon dioxide exceeds a predetermined value. The housing is substantially sealed for preventing the ingress of debris into the housing, and the housing is configured such that air is able to flow into the housing and over the first sensor.

The present invention discloses a system and method for trash storage and disposal located above and below the surface. The trash storage and disposal system comprises an underground concrete receptacle liner or box, a polyethylene trash storage bucket that sits sub-base in the concrete liner or box with a hook capacity to permit the trash storage bucket to be lifted out of the concrete liner for disposal, a metal ring for a winch connection and the crane to attach from the garbage truck to remove trash from the storage bucket; a spray system provided inside the polyethylene trash storage bucket sprays a peppermint and/or other rodent deterrent and odor repellent and a cover or lid seals the polyethylene trash storage bucket. The cover or lid has a chute style, chimney flue above the ground and the chute style, chimney flue has a lid for dumping refuse by people.

The present invention is a sharps container with an integral device for the removal of disposable straight edge razor blades from the razor handle. The used blades are removed from the razor handle and deposited into a sharps container without the user having to physically touch the blade.

A device for the removal of used razor blades from the razor handle where the barber does not have to physically touch the used razor blade to remove it from the razor handle. The used razor blades are removed from the razor handle by a magnetic blade removal mechanism and then deposited into a sharps container.

A controlled substance take-back kiosk has a housing that defines a secured internal kiosk storage vault. A vault door has an integrated doorjamb, and a pair of lock openings that each extend through multiple sheets of metal including both the doorjamb and door. The lock openings are shaped in the form of tapered cam-slots, and a rotating bolt arm pivots through these slots to draw the door and door jamb together. A hopper is selectively moveable between a normally closed position disallowing insertion of controlled substances into the housing interior and an open position allowing insertion of controlled substances. The hopper has an adjustable size opening with a smooth interior. A baffle has a curved cam surface that engages with the hopper, to accelerate closure of the baffle during opening of the hopper, to isolate the secured internal kiosk storage vault from the housing exterior.

An example lavatory waste compartment includes a waste bin having a waste compartment for trash, a waste flap providing an opening into the waste compartment for insertion of the trash, and a manually operated trash compactor coupled to a ceiling. The manually operated trash compactor includes an expansion component connected to a compacting head, and a retraction component coupled to the expansion component to hold or retract the expansion component to a stowed position. An increase in temperature above a threshold temperature causes the retraction component to release the expansion component resulting in deployment of the compacting head into the waste bin. An actuation device is provided to deploy the expansion component from the stowed position, and when deployed, the expansion component blocks opening of the waste flap, and the retraction component causes the expansion component to retract to the stowed position via release of the actuation device.

A device (1) for placing and holding soiled items, in particular soiled items such as soiled diapers, therein, comprising a container (2) and a lid (3), wherein the lid (3) includes a hollow cylinder (5), which is open at least at one end (4), in which cylinder (5) a body (6) is capable of reciprocal motion, wherein the lid (3) can pivot relative to the container (2) between a first position, in which an Item can be inserted into the cylinder (5) from outside; and a second position, in which the body (6) can move downward in the cylinder (5) under the influence of the force of gravity so as to push the item into the container (2), and wherein the device (1) is provided with a locking device (12) for locking the lid (3) in the second position.