Abstract: A trash and waste material receptacle which includes outer side panels adapted for back-lit advertising and informational display. The receptacle includes an inner trash collection compartment designed to receive a disposable collection bag or a re-usable collection container. The trash collection compartment is spaced inwardly from the outer side panels of the receptacle thereby forming an annular space between the side panels and collection compartment for receiving lighting equipment for back-lighting the side panels. Electrical control equipment is provided within the trash receptacle below the trash collection compartment for controlling the lighting equipment. Electrical power for energizing the lighting equipment is provided from a source external to the receptacle or by one or more solar cell panels in replacement of one or more of the side advertising panels.