Abstract: A portable non-volatile storage device, including: (a) a housing assembly, wherein the housing assembly includes: at least one sidewall, a top wall, and a bottom wall; and wherein the at least one sidewall, the top wall, and the bottom wall are in a spaced-apart relationship to define an internal chamber therebetween; and (b) an electronics assembly positioned at least partially within the housing assembly, wherein the electronics assembly includes: an energy source, a printed circuit board, a memory module, a sound level meter, an accelerometer, a transducer, a light source, and a user interface.

Abstract: A sled for use in association with a waste container having a handle that enables a user to conveniently transport the waste container during snowy and/or inclement weather conditions, including a first ski, wherein the first ski includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a front end, and a back end; and a wheel binding associated with the top surface of the first ski, wherein the wheel binding is adapted to releasably secure a wheel of a waste container.