Abstract: A device for bundling newspapers and the like comprises a pair of upright walls each having an upwardly open substantially V-shaped notch formed by elements of the walls that converge downwardly and that define an interior angle of about 90.degree., the notches being in parallel alignment. In a preferred embodiment, the walls are longitudinal side walls of a box having upright end walls and having sloping top walls extending between corresponding notch-defining elements of the side walls. Newspapers are stacked on one of the top walls, with an edge thereof engaging the other top wall, and with portions extending beyond the side walls. Cords are tied around those portions to bundle the newspapers. The end walls have openings forming hand holds by which the box is lifted and which provide access to the interior of the box. The box has a shelf therein and contains a supply of cord, a cord cutter being provided along an edge of one opening.

Abstract: An improved device and method are provided for bundling debris, such as tree, shrubbery and rosebush trimmings and the like. The device has an elongate body member with a grip, a guide with an opening, and a retainer. An elongate flexible member, which has a connector at one end detachably connected to the retainer and a handle at the other end, is adapted to be slidably displaced through the opening to compress the debris from an uncompacted configuration to a compacted configuration. An adapter is provided to releasably maintain the debris, in conjunction with the flexible member, in the compacted configuration as a binder is tied around the debris to form a transportable bundle of the debris in the compacted configuration. The device may optionally be integrally constructed, including a binder holder with or without a top for foot bearing purposes and/or a cutter for the binder, if desired.

Abstract: A storage and disposal system for newspapers incorporating a storage cabinet approximating the dimensions of a standard newspaper having supports placed near the top inside walls of the cabinet to receive a liner and said liner comprising opposed preformed lengths of bundling material with ends designed to engage cabinet supports positioning opened liner into empty cabinet. After periodic deposits of newspapers fill storage cabinet to capacity the added length of bundling material contained in the liner magazine are pulled out and used to complete the bundle closure without requiring the use of tools or complicated knots and remove the bundled contents of cabinet with ease.

Abstract: A device for bundling newspapers and the like comprises a pair of upright walls each having an upwardly open substantially V-shaped notch formed by elements of the walls that converge downwardly and that define an interior angle of about 90.degree., the notches being in parallel alignment. In a preferred embodiment, the walls are longitudinal side walls of a box having upright end walls and having sloping top walls extending between corresponding notch-defining elements of the side walls. Newspapers are stacked on one of the top walls, with an edge thereof engaging the other top wall, and with portions extending beyond the side walls. Cords are tied around those portions to bundle the newspapers. The end walls have openings forming hand holds by which the box is lifted and which provide access to the interior of the box. The box has a shelf therein and contains a supply of cord, a cord cutter being provided along an edge of one opening.

Abstract: A coffee table with the added capacity to store daily newspapers after they have been read until they are bailed for recycling. The table is constructed with a drawer 15 divided into sections 16 which are sized to hold respective stacks of daily newspapers. The drawer sections 16 have bailing guides 29 attached to opposite section walls 28 to facilitate bailing of the newspaper.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward providing apparatus for separating newsprint and other sheet material prior to recycling the newsprint and a wrapper, formed of material which may be recycled with the newsprint, to be used with the apparatus of the invention. The invention is used by the individual householder and will serve to eliminate many intermediate steps in the recycling of newsprint.

Abstract: This invention is directed to bundling and banding machine that forms and bands bundles of firewood into the shape of a stable wood pile that can be easily removed from the machine, transported as a banded bundle and when deposited at its final destination and the bands are removed it will stand as a stable wood pile, with a minimum of distortion or need of restacking.

Abstract: A packaging system comprises a rack for bundable material and a twine dispenser. The rack has a transverse slot open at one end through which twine may depend from the twine dispenser for tying in a loop around the bundable material without the necesscity of lifting or disturbing the material in the rack.

Abstract: The improved newsprint trash compactor uses an open-topped container, at least two opposite inner sides of which are lined with bristle brushes or rough surfaced elastomeric blocks, to releasably hold newsprint in place while it is being hand shoved against a spring loaded floating platform in the bottom of the container. The holders have opposed vertical grooves which run the height of the holders and which receive a strip of baling tape which is also trained over the platform. The tape is used to bundle the compacted newsprint and lift it out of the container. The compactor is simple, durable, inexpensive and easy to use. It can serve as a household trash container as well as trash compactor.

Abstract: A device for bundling sheet material having a support base and a plurality of guide members projecting upwardly from the base. Each of the guide members carries a shelf which is spaced above the support base. The upper surfaces of the shelves are disposed within a common horizontal plane above the support base and cooperate with the guide members to define an upwardly open channel for receiving sheets of waste paper of a predetermined size. Two of the guide members are adjustably positionable on and relative to the support base and to the other of the support members to adapt the device to receive sheets of material of differing sizes. A compartment is provided below one of the shelves for receiving a ball of twine which is paid out through an aperture on an associated one of the guide members for use in tying sheet material stacked in the device to form a bundle.

Abstract: The stacking cart includes a frame having a base, sidewalls extending from the base, a rear wall adjoining the side walls and a front portion that is substantially open and unobstructed. Channels are formed in the base in criss-cross fashion permit a stack of newspapers supported on the base to be tied in place in the cart. Wheels are provided at the base to permit wheeled movement of the cart from one location to another. A stand portion is also provided at the base to permit pivoting of the cart toward the ground to unload newspapers stacked in the cart. The newspapers are unloaded through a front opening of the cart. The cart thus permits stacking of newspapers, tying of the stacked newspapers in place in the cart, movement of the stacked newspapers from one location to another, and unloading of the stacked newspapers by tilting the cart to dump the stacked newspapers out of the front of the cart. Under this arrangement, there is no need to lift or otherwise manually handle the newspapers.

Abstract: A paper bundler for stacking and bundling recyclable paper waste, such as newspapers, magazines, and legal size or letter size office paper. The apparatus has two main parts, a basket and a cradle. The basket is made in two parts which are independently mounted to the cradle so they are free to rotate. Together, the halves of the basket form a paper receptacle which is rectangular and open at the top, with a gap in the middle for applying a strapping agent, such as masking tape. The cradle has a rectangular base and two vertical sides which support the rotating basket. A compression bar with a toggle latch is mounted on each half of the basket adjacent the gap between the two halves. The papers can be placed directly in the bundler as they are discarded. When the stack reaches a convenient size, the compression bars are used to compact the loose stack of newspapers into a tight bundle and hold them as the basket is rotated to apply the strapping agent to complete the bundling operation.

Abstract: A container (10) for stacking and bundling newspaper (P) or the like includes a rear wall (13) and side walls (11, 12) defining an open front around which is a rim (14). The rear wall (13) and the side walls (11, 12) extend upwardly from a bottom surface (31) and are provided with windows (26, 27, 28) therein. Front pedestals (29, 30) and rear pedestals (32, 33) are positioned at the front and rear of the side walls (11, 12) and have inclined upper newspaper supporting surfaces (34, 35, 36, 37) all lying in the same plane. The bottom surfaces (31) is provided with raised stop surfaces (39, 40, 41) and inclined ramp surfaces (43, 44, 45, 46) to locate a ball of twine used to bundle the newspaper (P).

Abstract: A container for collecting and storing newspapers and periodicals comprises a lower base, a cross-shaped support that rests on the lower base, and an intermediate base that rests on the cross-shaped support. Between the lower base, the cross-shaped support and the intermediate base, two receiving compartments for receiving balls of twine are defined. The container as a whole is made as a folding cardboard box and is distinguished by great stability as well as simple handling.

Abstract: Two pieces of material such as paper stock secured about the edges. A pull tab at about a mid-portion of each edge of the paper between pull tab at a mid-portion of each edge of the sealed members and a length of material randomly positioned between the papers or fan folded between the papers for securing a subsequent bundle of newspapers or magazines placed on top of the sheets of papers. The opposing pull tabs are pulled out and a finite length of string or other material is fastened between the two which is used to subsequently tie or tape the bundles of newspapers or magazines.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing and bundling recyclable material includes rotatable containment members separated by a space, which support the recyclable material spanning the space. Rotation of the containment members allows bundling material lined up with the space to completely encircle the recyclable material without interference from the structure of the storage and bundling apparatus.

Abstract: A newspaper storage rack includes a central support junction mounting a respective first, second, third, and fourth base leg arranged at ninety degrees relative to one another, with each base leg including a junction to fixedly secure a respective first, second, third, and fourth tubular support relative to each horizontal base leg. Each upper terminal end of each tubular support includes a removable cap formed with a central opening therethrough. The central opening of aligned pairs of the caps relative to the vertical tubular supports position respective first and second string members therebetween to permit selective and subsequent securement of a stack of newspapers mounted within the storage rack.

Abstract: A newspaper bundler comprises a rigid frame assembly (FIGS. 1 and 2) for enabling newspapers to be easily stacked into a pile (12). The frame includes a U-shaped crosswise holder (14) whose upstanding opposing side arms are made of sheet metal or plastic channels (22). A stack of paper bundling straps (26) is positioned on the crosswise portion. The channels each have a pocket for holding fan-folded end portions (30) of the stack of paper straps. One end portion of each strap is coated with adhesive (32) so when the end portions of a strap are pulled from their pockets, they can be attached together around the pile of papers to securely bundle them so that they can be carried easily with one hand (FIG. 5). The entire bundle is recyclable at a paper mill. In lieu of sheet metal side channels with pockets, the side pockets can be formed of tubular members (FIG. 6) bent and shaped to form pockets for the fan-folded ends of the straps.

Abstract: A bundling device (10) is disclosed as having a tie assembly (12) and a receptacle (14). The tie assembly includes a seat member (16), a drawband (18), and a plurality of ties (22) each having one end attached to the seat member and another end slidably attached to the drawband. The receptacle includes a tray (24) having a horizontal bottom (24) to support the seat member and sides (26) extending upwardly from the bottom to maintain the drawband in an open, generally horizontal loop spaced above the seat member. Items, such as newspapers, placed into the bundling device such that they rest upon the seat member, between the ties, and below the drawband, are bound by pulling upwardly on the drawband at two points separated by at least one tie, thereby forming two elongated loops in portions of the drawband and simultaneously and equally tightening the ties about the items, and tying the two elongated loops together.

Abstract: A newspaper bundling rack is formed from a cardboard blank. The rack includes four sidewalls connected by hinge creases for folding into rectangles. Bottom walls on each sidewall fold to form a bottom wall. Individual ledge members fold inwardly from the top edge of each sidewall with slot extended outwardly from the sidewall. Each ledge member includes a center ledge connected by folding creases to a connecting leg at the top edge of the sidewall and an inner supporting leg. Each ledge member is folded inwardly with the connecting ledge abutting the sidewall and the support leg depending downwardly and engaging the bottom wall. The ledges of adjacent ledge members overlap to form a strong support for the newspapers. The sidewalls and ledge members include interlocking mechanical slot and tabs for interconnecting of the several members in position.

Abstract: A novel reusable container in combination with tie rope securement means comprised of a rectangular box or receptacle defining a pair of generally V-shaped cutouts in first and second adjacent vertical side walls and tie rope dispensing means associated with the third and fourth vertical side walls of said rectangular receptacle. One or more tie ropes of suitable length are dispensed from said dispensing means and draped across the bottom of the receptacle and oriented such that the free ends of said ropes protrude through the V-shaped cutouts. Newspapers are then stacked on top of the tie rope until the height of the stack reaches the upper edge of the container or any other desired height. The free ends of the tie ropes or the like are then tensioned tightly around the bundle and twisted or knotted securely about one another such that a uniform bundle is formed.

Abstract: A newspaper bundler (9) having a container portion (10) formed of a unitary paperboard blank for holding the newspapers (310) to be bundled in regular arrangement, a gripper ring (50) to firmly grasp and retain a ball of string (300), a string magazine portion (11) formed of a second unitary paperboard blank to facilitate dispensing of the string into the container portion prior to the insertion of the newspapers. The bundler has string fasteners (42, 44, 46) which retain the string about the newspapers in advance of final bundling. The bundler may be assembled from the two paperboard blanks, and may be shipped in a compact, partially assembled form.

Abstract: An apparatus for stacking and bundling scrap cardboard and similar materials which includes an adjustable base frame with extensible sections to accommodate varying sizes of scrap material and a plurality of selectively removable uprights distributed about the perimeter of the base frame to confine such scrap material in the apparatus, the invention further contemplating strap guide means adapted to receive elongated binding straps for passing thereof about a quantity of such scrap material for binding or baling thereof.

Abstract: A receptacle is open topped and includes a bottom having paths defined thereacross. The receptacle includes jogging board-type elements to organize the loose newspapers. Twine can be placed in the paths and wrapped about the newspapers to tie the papers into a bundle. A shuttle element can also be used to pull twine through the paths after newspapers have been placed in the receptacle.

Abstract: A combination trash receptacle for storing newspapers and other trash separately which includes a lower newspaper receptacle formed of a receptacle base having a floor and upwardly extending walls for receipt of the newspapers and positioned thereupon an upper trash receptacle having a floor therein and upwardly extending walls and dimensioned so as to nest upon the lower newspaper receptacle. A newspaper slot is positioned within one of the walls of the upper trash receptacle to permit passage of newspapers into the lower newspaper receptacle. A binding twine receptacle receives a ball of twine and dispenses the twine to a shuttle bar operating within a shuttle bar channel within the receptacle base to permit passage of the twine beneath the newspapers to aid in binding of the newspapers when the upper and lower receptacles are separated. An air vent in the back wall of the upper trash receptacle aids in insertion and withdrawal of trash bags.

Abstract: A container for accumulating newspapers for disposal, the container dimensions approximating the dimensions of a standard newspaper, the container having spools of cord or twine disposed within the container, the cord or twine positioned within a guide path across the support tray for the accumulated newspapers such that the weight of the accumulated newspapers causes the support tray to descend within the container automatically dispersing additional cord or twine such that when sufficient newspapers have been accumulated, the cord or twine from the spools is already dispersed in sufficient quantity to permit the operator to bundle the newspapers about their lateral circumference and longitudinal circumference and remove them from the container for disposal.

Abstract: A structure to facilitate the stacking of a significant number of newspapers in a tidy manner and having means for facilitating the bundling of the newspapers stacked in the structure. In a preferred embodiment, the structure includes a framework having an open generally box-like configuration made of wire rod, a support for a supply of string or other filament, and a cutting implement to trim the string to required lengths. The framework is also provided with anchors to retain the string in an operative position ready for tying the newspapers or other paper stacked in the framework.

Abstract: Adhesive coated sheet material particularly adapted for self-releasable adhesive tapes, labels, novelty stickers or the like. The invention comprises the use of a coated fibrous substrate in combination with a water moistenable, heat activated or solvent activated coating wherein the adhesive coating is applied against a coated side of the substrate. The result is an adhesive sheet material that, when bonded to itself by applying the adhesive against the opposite side, may be readily peeled apart by delamination of the coating on the base sheet. This combination provides a highly effective yet very economical bander for coiled materials such as rolls of stamps, or for stacks of currency, and the like. Preferred embodiments include the use of a clay coated Kraft stock base web in combination with a water moistenable adhesive formulation. This provides excellent bonding results and delamination with the base sheet essentially intact.

Abstract: A bundling device is disclosed for providing bundle units of waste paper or other articles. The device comprises (a) a quantity of serially dispensable, flexible, elongated ties of a length sufficient to encompass a stack of articles to be bundled, (b) means for maintaining the ties in a predetermined position relative to said stack of articles and, optionally, (c) an article-receiving receptacle with means (b) being attached to the base of the receptacle at a preselected site thereon and, optionally when said article-receiving receptacle (c) is provided, (d) means for attaching the terminal portions of ties (a) to a preselected site on the walls of the receptacle.

Abstract: A folding device for folding a web material made of plastics or the like to a predetermined length in a Z-shaped manner. In this device, a web material is guided around folded end holding members, which are suitably, linearly movable to and from respective folding end positions of the web material, by means of a feed mechanism for feeding the web material while the feed mechanism reciprocates between both folded end positions, so that the web material can be folded in a Z-shaped manner.

Abstract: Bale tie joining devices for joining bale tie ends on top of a bale in a press, and wherein the completed tie joint or knot is visible to a press operator from the top before release of the bale from the press.

Abstract: This limb bundler and trash bag holder comprises a foldable frame 10 having two pairs of sub-frame members 12 and 14, preferably identical, each such member having a lower leg portion 20, 20a, 30 or 30a, and an upper leg portion 22, 22a, 32 or 32a, and intermediate portions 24, 24a, 34 or 34a. Each of the sub-frame members 12 and 14 is pivotally hinged to the other for joint movement and pivotal foldability. Swiveling wheels 36-39 are affixed at the bottom of each leg portion 20, 20a, 30 and 30a and cap-like end protectors 40-43 are provided upon the extremities of the respective legs.A pair of foldable brace members 48 and 48a are attached to the sub-frame members 12 and 14 for restraint against excessive frame member distortion and to accommodate folding.A secondary brace and trash bag support 56 is connected between the first-mentioned brace members 48 and 48a. A twine holder and dispenser 64 is mounted to the brace 56 and a twine cutter 98 is attached to one of the frame members.

Abstract: A tying device is provided for mounting on a baling press for tying a plurality of wires having preformed interlocking ends around a bale formed in the press. The device includes a center plate mounted above the press chamber in which the bale is formed and a pair of wire bend assemblies pivotally mounted on opposite sides on the center plate. A wire closer assembly is mounted on the press ram below the bale and provides the floor of the baling chamber. The wire bend assemblies pivot from a fully raised to a fully lowered position to bend the preformed interlocking ends of the wires around the bale and to insert the interlocking ends into the wire closer assembly where the interlocking ends are joined together to form a knot.

Abstract: Device for baling scrap such as corrugated paper cartons and the like, including a pointed spindle extending upwardly through a support platform. The point of the spindle is detachable from the spindle shaft, and supports tie strings routed from beneath the support platform. A baling lever disposed above the support platform is drawn downward from its rest position toward the spindle to impale scrap on the spindle; an accumulation of impaled material on the spindle forms a stack to be baled. The spindle is linked to a vertically movable spindle support lever beneath the platform; the support lever is normally latched in its uppermost position to support the spindle in its operative position. When the stack of material is to be bound into a bale, the point of the spindle is detached and the spindle support lever is released and lowered, withdrawing the spindle shaft from the stack of material and leaving the strings threaded through the stack.

Abstract: A newspaper storage and baling device which features upright arms, forming a basket, to keep newspapers neatly stacked. The device includes a readily dispensible supply of twine in two bundles for baling the stacked newspapers.

Abstract: A storage and banding container is provided having four side walls, a bottom wall, and an open top. Each of a pair of opposing side walls have a pair of vertically elongated slots dimensioned and adapted to receive the tines of a forklift vehicle. Scrap material, such as scrap banding, is accumulated in the container and can then be compressed by the tines of the forklift vehicle and banded together to form a compact bundle of scrap material. Load supports are secured to the bottom wall in order to support the scrap material above the surface of the bottom wall so that banding can be easily slid under and wrapped around the compressed bundle of scrap material. In addition, a portion of a pair of opposing side walls extend below the bottom wall so that the bottom wall is supported above the ground surface to enable the tines of a forklift vehicle to be inserted under the container for transport of the container.

Abstract: Apparatus for bulk collection of waste paper, such as newspapers and the like, comprising: a generally rectangular base portion having a generally planer paper supporting surface containing means for defining a paper receiving area of lesser size than the total area of the planar paper supporting surface; recesses are located in the peripheral portion of the paper supporting surface outside the paper receiving area; upright guide members are located in corresponding recesses, for retaining stacked papers within the paper receiving area; and through holes are formed in the uprights above the maximum desired paper storage height for receiving an end of a paper tying string to be threaded therethrough prior to depositing papers into the collection apparatus.

Abstract: A baling device for use in baling layered material such as folded newspapers and the like, characterized by a planar base having defined therein an upwardly opening cruciform slot for accommodating the passage of a twine-bearing needle beneath a stack of materials supported thereby; angularly configured support members removably disposed at each of the four corners of the base for laterally supporting each of the vertical sides of the stack; and a housing telescopically received by the supports including a hinge cover for accommodating access to the interior of the device.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing and baling newspapers is provided having an imperforate rectangular shelf supported by vertically-disposed legs which extend beyond the top side of the shelf to form an open-sided container for the stack of newspapers. The shelf top side has a longitudinally-extending groove and three laterally-extending grooves which are adapted to receive a threading rod having a notch at one end thereof. With a stack of newspapers on the shelf, the end of the baling string is held in the notch and is pushed through the grooves, so that one longitudinal tie and either one, two, or three lateral ties may be made for each bale. The legs are secured to the shelf by self-locking connecting means. One of the legs is graduated with a vertically-extending scale expressing the height of the stack of newspapers in terms of the approximate weight of the stack. A magazine storage shelf, a holder for a roll of baling string and a peg for storing the threading rod are also provided.

Abstract: A bundler and stacker for newspapers, magazines, books and the like characterized by economy in manufacture, collapsibility for shipping, ease and simplicity in use and automatic stacking of the bundles without lifting the bundles. The device is essentially an open-ended sleeve, rectangular in plan, and having divider means separating the sleeve into a lower portion which functions as a collar or support on a small starter bundle and on each succeeding bundle, and an upper portion functioning as a hopper or aligner for the newspapers as they are added and tied into bundles, the divider means being preferably flat members extending into and across the sleeve and being relied on to hold the sleeve in position while the hopper portion is being filled. The sleeve has means to hold bundle tying string or the like in the hopper while the same is being filled.

Abstract: A recycle paper collection receptacle device comprising a longitudinally extending shelter, with a superposed roof structure and removal access doors to protect newspapers deposited within bays that are aligned on both sides of a center partition. The present invention is an improved form of receptacle for newspapers, in that it is manifestly well suited for use in a public place, with protection against the elements and inadvertent loss of newspapers by wind and other causes. An additional feature of the present invention is the use of an arcuate slotted channel defined by a metal tube which extends inwardly from a point on each bay which is exposed even when the doors are mounted upon side partitions between adjacent bays. The arcuate slotted channel is a metal tube which allows an operator to bale the collected newspapers even with the doors in place, and without need for access to the rear of the collected newspaper pile.

Abstract: A work table designed to be used to facilitate the removal of objects, preferably tobacco stalks, supported on sticks or other elongated elements by single or by several workers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting and handling recycleable waste paper wherein paper is formed into a stack, baled, transferred to an intermediate transfer device such as a hand truck and transported to an area where the stack of baled paper is transferred to a primary transfer device such as motor truck vehicle of the common highway or road type.To collect the paper and to form the same into a stack, there is provided a collection box or receptacle that is adapted to receive the paper with sheets or portions of the paper being stacked so as to form an upright stack. The collection box is particularly adapted to allow strapping or bonding material to be wrapped and inserted around the stack of paper while still being supported within the box or receptacle, thereby allowing the entire stack of paper to be bound or baled prior to removal from the collection box.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for use in transporting unstable stacks of sheet material whereby releasably interconnected supports constrain the sides of the stack against slippage and such supports are positioned to provide gaps for passing strapping material about the stack.

Abstract: A bale-tie interlock device for engaging the looped ends of bale-tie wires about a compressed bale in a baling press includes a U-shaped housing having a plate member extending substantially the length of the housing and substantially across the elongated housing opening which defines a bale-tie wire accommodating channel. Slidably positioned within the bale-tie accommodating channel for longitudinal movement is a shuttle member containing a leaf spring. Stop members are mounted in each end of the U-shaped housing to retain the shuttle member within the bale-tie wire accommodating channel. Integrally mounted to one of the sides of the U-shaped housing adjacent one end of the housing is a hook plate member which is engageable with one of the looped ends of the bale-tie wire. Upon the insertion of one looped end into the U-shaped housing, the leaf spring on the shuttle member biases the looped end of the bale-tie wire to cause the looped end to engage the hook plate member.

Abstract: A pack of paper money is inserted into a binding apparatus and positioned within multiple loops of a tape in involuted state, whereupon clampers grasp the pack from opposites thereof, an extension on one clamper pressing and holding the inner leading end of the tape against the pack, and a roller device draws a trailing part of the tape to tighten the tape loops around the pack. A cutter cuts the tape at the trailing part to form an outer trailing extremity of the tape, which is stuck with adhesive to the tightened tape thereby to complete the binding of the pack. The moving parts of the apparatus are controlled and actuated automatically when the pack is inserted into binding position in the apparatus.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting and handling recycleable waste paper wherein paper is formed into a stack, baled, transferred to an intermediate transfer device such as a hand truck and transported to a area where the stack of baled paper is transferred to a primary transfer device such as motor truck vehicle of the common highway or road type.To collect the paper and to form the same into a stack, there is provided a collection box or receptacle that is adapted to receive the paper with sheets or portions of the paper being stacked so as to form an upright stack. The collection box is particularly adapted to allow strapping or banding material to be wrapped and inserted around the stack of paper while still being supported within the box or receptacle, thereby allowing the entire stack of paper to be bound or baled prior to removal from the collection box.

Abstract: A box upholstered to serve as a hassock has a hinged top and a false floor. Beneath the floor a spool of cord is mounted, and cord is strung through a hole in the floor and a diagonal channel in the front wall to the top wall and about a peg in the front corner, and diagonally down through a channel about a removable dowel at the edge of the floor, across the floor and about a second dowel and diagonally upward about a second peg. From the second peg the cord extends diagonally downward about a third dowel and across the floor to a fourth dowel along the front edge and upward to the first dowel where both ends of the cord are fastened together forming a closed loop. When newspapers fill the box, the corners of the loop of twine are lifted off the pegs, drawn toward each other and the dowels are removed. Then the corners of the twine are drawn tightly together and clipped, and the tied bundle lifted out of the box.

Abstract: A vertically acting baler adapted particularly to bale waste paper products. The baler provides for ram alignment on three sides, bale tying by pre-placed ties and bale relief for easy ejection by a unique bell-crank type ejecting mechanism.

Abstract: A newspaper and magazine storage device for storing and disposing of a plurality of newspapers and magazines comprises a rectangular plate-like support member. A pair of tubular members are affixed to the top of the support member and cross each other on top of the support member at right angles to each other. Each tubular member extends along a corresponding axis of the support member. Each tubular member has a U-shaped configuration with a head part affixed to the support member and a pair of arms extending perpendicularly from the ends of the head part and extending perpendicularly to the plane of the support member. Each of the tubular members has a slit formed therein along the length thereof for accommodating cord-like binding material in each of the tubular members, and each of the tubular members is curved at both its free ends in a substantially hook-like configuration.