Abstract: A system to separate and store trash in a multi-floor building includes a waste chute with at least one intake door located on a floor of the building. A login device identifies a user and a selection device selects the type of trash to be discarded. A first receptacle and at least one additional receptacle are provided. A diverter assembly diverts trash placed into the chute to the first receptacle or one of the additional receptacles. A controller includes a selector for selecting the particular category of trash is connected to the diverter assembly. A scale is connected to each additional receptacle for measuring the weight in each additional receptacle. The system stores the weight of the recyclable material deposited in connection with the particular user. A computer system processes and stores data. A method of using the system is also provided.

Abstract: A top loading trash compactor for compacting trash in a container is provided, including a packing head that is preferably generally pie-shaped in cross section, rotatably mounted to a frame about the apex of the pie-shape. A power unit is provided for providing power to rotate the packing head, via a driver, from a first position to a second position, the first position allowing trash to enter the container and the second position causing the trash to be compacted within the container. The frame holds the apex of the packing head above the container.

Abstract: A system to separate and store trash which has been segregated into various categories for use in a multi-floor building. The system has a vertical waste chute with at least one access door to the chute located at each floor of the building. The chute has an upper and lower portion and two paths therethrough. The first path permits vertical disposal of the trash and the second path is angled to the first to permit designated trash to follow a different pathway for disposal. The system further includes a diverter located adjacent the lower portion of the chute for diverting the path of the trash placed into the chute from a first location containing a plurality of trash receptacles located on a platform to a second location having at least one trash receptacle, such as a trash compactor. The system also includes a receptacle mover to move a selected trash receptacle beneath the chute to receive a particular category of trash deposited into the chute.