Abstract: A receptacle which includes a body, a lid, and a deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism. The body may have an open upper region, a lower region, and an internal cavity, with the lid being pivotally coupled to a first portion of the open upper region of the body, the lid configured to close the open upper region of the body, and the deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism being removably attached or built within body to a second portion of the open upper region of the body. The deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism is configured to lessen malodorous and unsanitary conditions inside the receptacle. The receptacle further including an illumination device that is designed to provide light to the receptacle. The trash receptacle system is useful for deodorizing and sanitizing a trash receptacle.

Abstract: A receptacle which includes a body, a lid, and a deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism. The body may have an open upper region, a lower region, and an internal cavity, with the lid being pivotally coupled to a first portion of the open upper region of the body, the lid configured to close the open upper region of the body, and the deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism being removably attached or built within body to a second portion of the open upper region of the body. The deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism is configured to lessen malodorous and unsanitary conditions inside the receptacle. The trash receptacle system is useful for deodorizing and sanitizing a trash receptacle.