Abstract: A rubbish receptacle or bin including a container with an uppermost lid which is connected to the container by a pivot connection about an axis so that it can assume, by being pivoted about its pivot connection, a closed position with respect to an otherwise open top of the container and in a further open position whereby access for introduction of rubbish into the container can be achieved, wherein there is a compactor which is located so as to be below the lid when the lid is in a closed position with respect to the otherwise open top of the container.