Abstract: A sealant strip is provided having a soft, resilient synthetic foamed resin core, preferably having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on at least one of two of the opposed sides of the core and thin preferably silicone rubber sealing layers cured in situ on the two remaining surfaces of the core. The strip is adapted for adhesive attachment to and compression between structural members, with the core supporting the edges of the sealing layers in contact with the opposed surfaces of the structural elements between which the strip has been compressed.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to apparatus for compacting trash comprising a compactor head and a portable refuse container having an open upper end positionable below and in substantially vertical alignment with the head. A foot operated treadle, when reciprocally manipulated, causes a relative joining motion between the head and the trash disposed within the confines of the container thereby compressing the trash. A release mechanism disengages the head and the container permitting the container and the head to be separated and the removal of the container from below the head; thereafter, more waste may be inserted in the container.