Abstract: An apparatus for receiving refuse, such as a refuse container or a garbage can, is vertically insertable into a holder device therefor with the holder comprising a ring-like portion circumferentially extending about the inserted container which portion has openings therein through which the closed loop handles of the container may be inserted. The closed loop handles outwardly extend from the sides of the container in the direction of the sides and are slidably insertable on the ring-like portion adjacent the opening when the inserted container is rotated after insertion. Pivotally mounted locking bars are included in the ring-like portion adjacent the openings for locking these openings after the handles have been slidably inserted onto the ring-like portion to lock the container to the holder device. The holder is anchored, such as by concrete and/or an embedded base to prevent ready removal of the holder.