Abstract: Apparatus for releasably locking a refuse container to a trash compactor in the form of a pair of identical locking arms projecting outwardly from the container at either side of the loading opening in the end of the container. The locking arms are of plate material with leading edges inclined downwardly and toward the container to cam the container upwardly on corresponding locking pins projecting horizontally outwardly from the sides of the compactor. A vertically extending notch in each arm receives its corresponding pin to lock the container to the compactor as the container is moved into loading position adjacent the compactor.