Abstract: Described is a remotely controlled miniature model trash truck with operating features that simulate those of a full size trash truck. The truck features moveable and controllable forks, fork frames, top access door, rear door, and an ejector blade. The mechanisms are remotely controllable by a direct current electric motor. The preferred motors are electric servo motors. The doors are actuable by the motors rotating eccentrics which are linked by rigid rods to the operating doors. An ejector blade is longitudinally moveable within the truck body by threadable engagement with a electric motor driven lead screw longitudinally mounted between the front end and rear opening of the truck box. The front fork frame is pivotally attached to the truck chassis and swingable between a loading position and dumping position by controllable excitation of a remotely controlled motor. Front forks are pivotally attached to the fork frame and positionable by actuation of a remotely controlled motor.

Abstract: A leaf collecting and bagging assembly is made up of a plastic bag having an open end and sheet means of plastic material integral with the bag and attached thereto around its opening, the integral sheet means being capable of being spread out on the ground to serve as a leaf collecting surface.

Abstract: Leaf collecting equipment and a method for its use comprises a blanket having a central hole through it and an attachment means around the hole to which the blanket is secured, the attachment means having provisions for removably attaching a trash bag to it to receive leaves dropped through the blanket hole and the attachment means directly into the bag.