Abstract: A container is provided for disposal of particulate material which is readily airborne. The container operates in co-operation with a shovel having an elongate handle and a scoop supported at one end thereof. A scoop opening is formed in one of the walls of the container with a gate member spanning the opening so that the opening remains substantially closed as a scoop is withdrawn from the container therethrough. Access to the opening is provided by a slot which receives the handle of the shovel to permit the scoop to be inserted through the open top end of the container and the lid placed on the container before the contents of the shovel are dumped.