Abstract: A lid securing device for a refuse container comprising: a stretchable element including a substantially elongated, resiliently stretchable and flexible stretchable element bod which defines substantially opposed stretchable element body ends, the stretchable element also including two attachment elements each mounted to the stretchable element body adjacent a respective one of the stretchable element body ends, each of the attachment elements being attachable to a lid attachment defined by a lid of the refuse container. The lid securing device also includes a clip mounted to the stretchable element between the stretchable element body ends and releasably attachable to a receptacle attachment defined by a receptacle of the refuse container to which the lid is mounted.