Abstract: A combination waste handler is disclosed including a container for holding waste and defining an opening therein. A lid member is configured to mount on the container to at least partially cover the opening, the lid member defining a waste receiving portion and a shredding portion. A shredder is mounted in the shredding portion of the lid member such that the waste receiving portion allows passage of waste into the container without passing through the shredder. A cover is also disclosed for a combination waste handler having a container for holding waste and defining an opening therein. The cover includes a lid member configured to mount on the container to at least partially cover the opening, the lid member defining a waste receiving portion and a shredding portion; and a shredder mounted in the shredding portion of the lid member such that the waste receiving portion allows passage of waste into the container without passing through the shredder.