Abstract: A unit for compacting waste prior to disposal provides a waste compaction unit for fitting into a housing comprising a lid and an interior for collecting waste. The compaction unit comprises a plunger comprising bellows housed in the lid; a pneumatic locking mechanism housed in the lid; and a pump connected to the plunger via the locking mechanism wherein the pump is arranged in operation to activate the locking mechanism prior to inflating the bellows to extend the plunger axially towards the interior of the housing such that any waste collected therein is compacted.

Abstract: This invention relates to a unit for compacting waste prior to disposal. The invention provides a waste compaction unit for fitting into a housing comprising a lid and an interior for collecting waste, the compaction unit comprising a plunger comprising bellows housed in said lid; a pneumatic locking mechanism housed in said lid; and a pump connected to the plunger via said locking mechanism wherein the pump is arranged in operation to activate the locking mechanism prior to inflating the bellows to extend the plunger axially towards the bin interior such that any waste collected therein is compacted.

Abstract: This invention relates to a unit (1) for compacting waste prior to disposal. The invention provides A waste compaction unit (1) for fitting into a housing comprising a lid (3) and an interior (4) for collecting waste, the compaction unit (1) comprising a plunger (7) comprising bellows housable in said lid (3); a pump connectable to the plunger (7); and a compaction tube (6) arrangeable to partially extend into the bin interior (4) wherein the pump is arranged in operation to inflate the bellows to extend the plunger (7) axially along the compactor tube towards the interior (4) such that any waste collected therein is compacted.