Abstract: Apparatus for charging materials under compression into a receptacle, from a hopper, with the aid of charging and compressing means displaceable on guides, by means of actuating units, particularly jacks, characterized in that the charging and compressing means are constituted by two components (1,6) hinged (3) to one another at the lower end of an upper component (6).

Abstract: Vehicle for receiving, transporting and discharging solid materials, which is provided with a swingable bin. The bin is capable of being withdrawn into an upper position which leaves the discharge opening completely free when discharging is to be carried out. The withdrawal is obtained by releasing the pivoting shaft of the bin and engaging a second shaft, situated at the rear of the bin, in bearings provided on the vehicle, in an upper position. This considerably lightens the vehicle, by dispensing with the conventional gate frame. A particularly advantageous use is for bins for the removal of solid domestic and industrial waste material.