Abstract: A refuse disposal system wherein a refuse container including a refuse holding receptacle portion and a removable closure cover is provided with a configuration adapted to have removable fit within the drawer support of a refuse compactor. When used in the compactor in effecting the compacting operation, the cover is omitted and suitably stored. The receptacle is provided with rope handles for facilitated installation and removal relative to the compactor drawer and for facilitated transport of the container to and from a trash pickup location. Turned-over flanges on the receptacle may cooperate with the cover for effectively removably securing the cover to the receptacle portion of the container while yet permitting use of the handles in effecting the transport with the cover in place. The container portions may be arranged to provide suitable rigidity and stiffness while being formed of synthetic resin material. Indicia may be provided on the container for indicating the intended reuse of the container.