Abstract: A storage container assembly is disclosed comprising a lid (12) and a base container (13). The lid body has a scoop recess (26) foraged in a forward end for collecting articles, and a handle bar (32) extending from the recess to a rearward end wall (24) of the lid. The handle bar has a hand opening (34) therebeneath, and is positioned on the longitudinal center axis of the lid. The lid pivots about horizontal pivot pins (42) to selectively enclose and uncover the top opening (50) of the container, and the lid is detachable from the container upper rim by the handle bar, whereby enabling a user to collect refuse into the scoop recess.

Abstract: A refuse container (2) is disclosed comprising a base receptacle (4) and a lid (6). A pair of support plates (16) are spaced apart and connected to the rearward sidewall (9) of the base (4) and a pivot pin (28) is located at a distal end of each support plate (16) and extends normally therefrom. Each pivot pin (28) comprises a smaller diameter shank portion (30) and a larger diameter end cap (32). The lid is configured to have a pair of spaced apart arms (42,44) projecting from a rearward side, each arm having a peanut-shaped aperture (48) through an inward facing sidewall (56) thereof. The aperture (48) receives an associated pivot pin (28) through a larger aperture portion (50) thereof, and the lid is pushed forward to position by force fit the shank portion (30) in a smaller aperture portion (52). A pivoting connection is thereby established between the lid and the base, and the lid is free to pivot from a location on top of the base to a position adjacent a rearward sidewall (9) of the base.