Abstract: A waste disposal device has a container having an opening at a top end, the container defining an inner cavity accessible through the opening. A bag interface at the opening is adapted to hold a bag opened at the opening of the container with a closed end of the bag extending in the inner cavity. A pair of doors is pivotally connected to the container to open and close access through the opening and adapted to close off a portion of the bag passing therebetween, the doors being pivotable from a closed position in which the doors meet to close the access through the opening, to a first pivoted position in which the doors are pivoted away from the inner cavity. One or both doors is or are pivotable to a second pivoted position toward the inner cavity. An actuation mechanism biases the door(s) to the closed position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous waste and/or recycling collection by a waste services provider during performance of a waste service activity are provided. In a waste services environment, a waste service vehicle is configured to provide services to customers. The system and method can include, without limitation: a collection station or “hub” at a centralized location in a residential neighborhood; a plurality of autonomous collection vehicles capable of traveling between the collection station and the residences in the neighborhood to collect waste/items and/or containers at the residences and deliver the waste/items and/or containers to the collection station; and a waste service vehicle capable of collecting waste/items from the collection station and transporting the waste/items away from the neighborhood to a landfill or other collection, disposal or processing site.

Abstract: A bin bag dispenser has a dispenser housing having a housing base and a housing wall that extends upwardly to form a chamber for holding a trash bag roll. A housing cover fits over the dispenser housing to cover the chamber. The housing cover has a dispensing mechanism for dispensing trash bags from the trash bag roll. A fastener is provided for removably fastening the dispenser housing to a bottom of the trash bin, the fastener including a plurality of attachment receivers formed on the housing base, and a plurality of feet adapted to removably attach to the plurality of attachment receivers, each of the plurality of feet having a top end and a bottom end, and a bin fastener for fastening the dispenser to the trash bin.

Abstract: A container assembly including a body portion with a front wall, a rear wall, and lateral side walls connecting the front wall and the rear wall. The body portion may be divided by a horizontal partition into an upper waste portion above the partition and a lower weight sensor portion below the partition, wherein the weight sensor portion includes a weight sensor. A container assembly may include an opening disposed on the rear wall of the body portion and a bag dispenser positioned near the opening and disposed on an interior surface of the rear wall, wherein the opening provides access from the bag dispenser to an interior space of the body portion.

Abstract: A bin bag dispenser has a dispenser housing having a housing base and a housing wall that extends upwardly from the housing base to form a chamber for holding the trash bag roll; and a housing cover that fits over the dispenser housing to cover the chamber, the housing cover having a top panel and a front surface. A dispensing mechanism is mounting in the top panel of the housing cover, the dispensing mechanism having an annular retainer fixedly mounted to the top panel, a resilient sheet having a slit, and a means for mounting the resilient sheet within the annular retainer so that trash bags from the trash bag roll may be dispenser though the slit of the dispensing mechanism.

Abstract: A receptacle-liner dispenser for dispensing disposable liners is provided. The dispenser may include a liner holder including one or more walls. The one or more walls may preferably define an interior configured for storing the liners. The one or more walls may include a dispensing region configured for providing a passageway between the interior and an exterior of the holder. The dispenser may further include one or more tabs projecting exteriorly from the holder. The tabs may be configured to perform a releasable securing of the dispenser to a surface.

Abstract: An improved trash receptacle includes an integrated, door covered bag dispenser on the back side of the receptacle structured and arranged to provide adequate housing for a roll of trash bags, along with a slot through which to feed the bags, to facilitate the process of changing out a trash bag by offering an easily accessible and convenient storage space for replacement garbage bags.

Abstract: A garbage bag set for improving trash maintenance and management. The garbage bag set includes a plurality of detachably interconnected garbage bags configured to be simultaneously seated within an existing trash receptacle. Such detachably interconnected garbage bags include at least a first garbage bag and a second garbage bag wherein the first garbage bag is removably lined with the second garbage bag. In this manner, the detachably interconnected garbage bags are coextensively shaped. The detachably interconnected garbage bags are further configured such that the first garbage bag is detached from the second garbage bag while the second garbage bag remains seated within the existing trash receptacle.

Abstract: A bag opener is presented as an accessory component for bag roll dispensers, which is suitable for multiple-ply bags (such as “star sealed” bags) that are dispensed from a continuous roll and allows bags to be dispensed to the user in a partially opened state.

Abstract: A cassette for use in dispensing a pleated tubing. The cassette includes an annular body having a generally U shaped housing with a central cylindrical core. The at least one wall has an upper end with a downturn lip disposed thereon. An annular cover extends radially outward from the central cylindrical core over the annular body defining a gap. The cover has a socket into which the upper end with the downturn lip is secured. A tubing is disposed within the u-shaped housing and withdrawn from the gap.

Abstract: An evaporator for a diphasic heat transfer system with capillary pumping, includes a base plate with a peripheral edge and an outer face for receiving heat receiving calories from a dissipative element, a body with a bottom, side portions and a border adjacent to the peripheral border of the base plate, a porous mass forming a layer with a capillary structure, interposed between the base plate and the bottom, which defines a first gas chamber and a second liquid chamber, the body being assembled on the base plate by crimping, such that there is no need for a gluing, screwing, riveting or welding operation to obtain a tight assembly of the evaporator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined trash receptacle and replacement receptacle liner storage compartment. The receptacle comprises a structure having upstanding sidewalls forming an interior adapted to store refuse within a disposable liner. The base of the interior forms a divider shelf having a removable lid, whereby access to a lower cavity below the divider is provided. The cavity is an enclosed volume bounded by the upstanding receptacle sidewalls, interior divider and receptacle base surface, wherein the cavity provides a sealable storage compartment for storing replacement liners while separating the cavity from the interior portion of the receptacle. The replacement bags are thus shielded from fluid or solid refuse that may leak from a liner within the receptacle, while access into the cavity is granted via a divider access door. The divider may be formed from the receptacle sidewalls or is removably attachable thereto via a latching means around the divider periphery.

Abstract: A trash receptacle with foot pedal actuated vented shoes that eliminate the vacuum created from a full flexible trash liner. Closeable side vents are actuated mechanically and are connected via linkages to the foot pedal mounted near the bottom of the receptacle. The foot pedal which is located at the bottom of the container is used to open side vents when pressure is applied. The opening vents allow air to flow freely into the receptacle and close when not in use to prevent liquid and odors from escaping. The receptacle has a closed bottom and a open top. A removeable lid is provided to close the top. In addition, the manually actuated foot pedal serves to keep trash receptacle in place while trash liners are being inserted or removed. Various alternatives of the present waste receptacle are disclosed featuring different configurations of the shape of the receptacle and the connecting linkages.

Abstract: A waste receptacle assembly moves wholly or partially into and out of a compartment in a motor vehicle. When deployed, the waste receptacle assembly has a receptacle (e.g., bag) formed by continuous tube of bag material that has been closed off on one end. The bag material pays out from a bag supply. Trash and other waste is placed in the receptacle by passing through an aperture in the bag supply. When retracted, the waste receptacle is disposed in a compartment in the vehicle's dashboard, with the compartment advantageously closed off by a door panel so as to contain potential odors from the waste. The bag material may be treated with a suitable sanitizing compound. When full, the bag material forming the receptacle may be pulled downward, cut from the adjacent bag material section, and disposed of. The “new” receptacle may then be placed in service.

Abstract: A waste receptacle system (10) for securing a plurality of plastic liners, which comprises a waste receptacle (5), two or more plastic liners (9) in a compressed state which are extended along all of soiling susceptible surfaces of the waste receptacle (5), and a base element (15) underlying, and coupled to, at least a portion of the waste receptacle (5), for supporting the waste receptacle (5) and for applying an adjustable pressing force to the two or more liners (9). An outwardly facing liner of the two or more liners (9) is removable from the system (10) when the pressing force is reduced and is secured and irremovable from the system (10) when the pressing force is increased.

Abstract: A waste disposal apparatus, such as a waste disposal container or unit that is configured to receive used personal care products in a discreet and sanitary manner. Instances of incontinence, menstruation or uncontrollable bodily functions can be a personal situation that is otherwise unknown to others. However, current receptacles available to dispose of used personal care products fail to provide for a hygienic, easily accessible and discreet that is designed for small spaces, such as a home bathroom or public restroom stall.

Abstract: A system for storing bags adjacent to or within a container with which the bags will be used includes a bag bundle holding assembly, attached to or held adjacent the container and a bag bundle. The bag bundle includes a plurality of bags held in a bundle. The bag bundle is removably coupleable to the holding assembly adjacent to or within the container.

Abstract: A liner apparatus and method of extending the shelf like of produce items using said liner apparatus, in which the liner has first and second substantially planar surfaces, and is comprised of a felted body composed of a plurality of alpaca felting fibers and a fiber binding agent, said alpaca felting fibers being felted together with said fiber binding agent to form a felted body that wicks excess moisture from the surface of produce items placed in contact with said felted body.

Abstract: A sealing mechanism for a waste storage container includes a waste storage container that has a body, a lid and a cartridge adapted to be positioned in the body. The cartridge has a continuous length of storage film therein. The storage film emanates through a gap between a rim and a core tube of the cartridge and is folded down through a core opening in the core tube into an interior space of the body of the waste storage container.

Abstract: A waste bag dispenser system is described which is comprised of track guides known as rails, and a replaceable waste bag cartridge attached to the bottom of the rails, which are preferably surrounded by screen walls. The waste bag cartridge stores a plurality of waste bags stacked on top of each other, connected temporarily in sequence. Each waste bag has multiple connecting tabs (T-bar tabs) affixed to the bag which align with and insert into a slot in the rails such that the tabs may only exit the slot from the top of the rails. The rails and waste bag cartridge are held in an aligned arrangement via either a clasping mechanism or a surrounding structure which inhibits the movement of both elements. Waste bags are pulled up from the waste bag cartridge to the top of the rails and held in place via at least one hook.

Abstract: A waste bag dispenser system is described which is comprised of track guides known as rails, tab retainer posts, and a replaceable waste bag cartridge attached to the bottom of the rails, which are preferably surrounded by screen walls. The waste bag cartridge stores a plurality of waste bags stacked on top of each other or in a roll, connected temporarily in sequence. Each waste bag has multiple connecting tabs (Sphere-tabs and T-bar tabs) affixed to the bag. The Sphere-tabs align with and insert into a slot in the rails such that the tabs may only exit the slot from the top of the rails. The T-bar tabs are inserted into the tab retainer posts. The rails, tab retainer posts and waste bag cartridge are held in an aligned arrangement via either a clasping mechanism or a surrounding structure which inhibits the movement of both elements. Waste bags are pulled up from the waste bag cartridge to the top of the rails and held in place via at least one hook.

Abstract: A film-supporting device is used with a waste-disposal unit. The device comprises an annular body. The annular body has an annular wall. The inward radial surface of the wall defines a central opening of the body. The outline of the central opening in a transverse plane of the device has variable diametrical dimensions with a first diameter of greater dimension than the second diameter. The outline has two of the first diameter of generally equal dimension and two of the second diameter of generally equal dimension. The device has tubular film about an outward radial surface of the annular body. A free annular end is dispensed outwardly from the annular wall. The free annular end is closed to form a bag. The opening of the bag is accessible through the central opening and is of optimized shape via the central opening for the disposal of waste. A method for disposing of waste on a scooping tool is also provided.

Abstract: A wastebasket for facilitating reuse of plastic shopping bags includes a first, open topped receptacle; a second receptacle, sized and shaped to receive therein the first receptacle; and a lid. The first, open topped receptacle may be formed unitary with the second receptacle or the first, open topped receptacle may be removable from the second receptacle. The first, open topped receptacle and the second receptacle are cooperatively adapted to form a bag storage compartment generally within the second receptacle and about the outside, upper portions of the first receptacle. The lid is cooperatively adapted with the first, open topped receptacle and the second receptacle to form an aesthetically pleasing closure for the bag storage compartment while simultaneously providing an also aesthetically pleasing opening to the interior space of the first, open topped receptacle.

Abstract: A system for storing bags adjacent to or within a container with which the bags will be used includes a bag bundle holding assembly, attached to or held adjacent the container and a bag bundle. The bag bundle includes a plurality of bags held in a bundle. The bag bundle is removably coupleable to the holding assembly adjacent to or within the container.

Abstract: A wastebasket for facilitating reuse of plastic shopping bags includes a first, open topped receptacle; a second receptacle, sized and shaped to receive therein the first receptacle; and a lid. The first, open topped receptacle may be formed unitary with the second receptacle or the first, open topped receptacle may be removable from the second receptacle. The first, open topped receptacle and the second receptacle are cooperatively adapted to form a bag storage compartment generally within the second receptacle and about the outside, upper portions of the first receptacle. The lid is cooperatively adapted with the first, open topped receptacle and the second receptacle to form an aesthetically pleasing closure for the bag storage compartment while simultaneously providing an also aesthetically pleasing opening to the interior space of the first, open topped receptacle.

Abstract: A cassette (3) for dispensing bags from an elongated tubing (32) comprising an annular receptacle (38) accommodating a length of tubing (32) in an accumulated condition. An annular opening at an upper end of the annular receptacle (38) is for dispensing the tubing (32). The annular receptacle (38) defines a central opening (34) through which a knotted end (40) of the tubing (32) passes to form a bag supported by the annular receptacle (38) with disposable objects passing through the circular central opening (34) to be received in the bag, and a clearance (41) only at a bottom of the central opening (34).

Abstract: A trash can liner system, having: a trash can (or a cage inserted into a trash can) having a first fastener on its inner surface; and a plurality of nested liners suspended together within the trash can, wherein the plurality of nested liners comprises an outer liner, wherein the outer liner has a second fastener on its outer surface, and wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are connected together thereby connecting the outer surface of the outer liner to the inner surface of the trash can.

Abstract: An emesis container comprising a housing having a first compartment, and at least one open end. There is also a plurality of handles coupled to the housing. In addition, there is also at least one second compartment coupled to the housing. Furthermore, there is at least one disposable container element disposed in the second compartment. The disposable container element can be a bag such as in the form of a disposable trash bag that can be pulled up and over the open end of the housing. There can also be a connector coupled to the housing as well. The connector can be used to releasably connect the emesis container to a base.

Abstract: A waste receptacle system (10) for securing a plurality of plastic liners, which comprises a waste receptacle (5), two or more plastic liners (9) in a compressed state which are extended along all of soiling susceptible surfaces of the waste receptacle (5), and a base element (15) underlying, and coupled to, at least a portion of the waste receptacle (5), for supporting the waste receptacle (5) and for applying an adjustable pressing force to the two or more liners (9). An outwardly facing liner of the two or more liners (9) is removable from the system (10) when the pressing force is reduced and is secured and irremovable from the system (10) when the pressing force is increased.

Abstract: A trashcan liner dispenser that comprises a combination caddy and liner cartridge that self-locks together when nested, the caddy including an arrangement whereby an access opening in the liner cartridge cooperates with a supply of folded liners housed therein to reduce the pulling force required to remove a liner from the nested cartridge.

Abstract: A bag retention system and field configurable waste and recycling receptacle and receptacle systems that employ same. The bag retention system includes a peripheral side wall element having an upper portion defining an opening for receiving at least one bag, the peripheral side wall element having a bag opening and support member (e.g. an outwardly extending flange) about which an upper portion of a bag can be wrapped, and a tensioning element located below the flange and coupled to and extending outwardly from the side wall element, the tensioning element having means for releasably securing excess material from an upper portion of a bag, whereby a bag can be inserted in the opening with an upper portion thereof folded over and tightened around flange by pulling the upper portion of the bag taut around the flange and releasably securing the excess material to the tensioning element.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to garbage cans. An integrated garbage can and garbage bag dispenser in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a container having a floor, walls and an open top. A portion of the floor is elevated and has an opening for receiving garbage bags. A lip of the opening slopes down from the opening to a generally horizontal, flat surface of the elevated floor. A drawer extends from a wall of the garbage can near the bottom of the garbage can, and the drawer receives a garbage bag dispenser containing a plurality of garbage bags. When the drawer contains the garbage bag dispenser and is in a closed position, the drawer is positioned below the elevated floor and the bags of the dispenser align with the opening such that the bags may extend up into the container through the floor via the opening.

Abstract: A waste receptacle system (10) for securing a plurality of plastic liners, which comprises a waste receptacle (5), two or more plastic liners (9) in a compressed state which are extended along all of soiling susceptible surfaces of the waste receptacle (5), and a base element (15) underlying, and coupled to, at least a portion of the waste receptacle (5), for supporting the waste receptacle (5) and for applying an adjustable pressing force to the two or more liners (9). An outwardly facing liner of the two or more liners (9) is removable from the system (10) when the pressing force is reduced and is secured and irremovable from the system (10) when the pressing force is increased.

Abstract: A trash can system and component elements are described. Folded or interfolded trash bags are provided in a container beneath a flexible insert. The flexible insert provides separation between a trash bag in an operative position within the trash can, and provides support to the container against the pulling operation performed by a user to pull a full trash bag out of the container and dispense a new, refill trash bag from the container. According to another exemplary embodiment, folded or interfolded trash bags are provided in a tray which slidably connect to a lid associated with a box disposed in the trash can.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for storing waste, which device (1) is adapted to receive a supply of tubular film (21) and comprises a chamber (15) for receiving waste deposited in the tubular film (21). The present invention also relates to a method for packaging waste in a tubular film (21) and storing the packaged waste in a chamber (15) of a device (1) provided with a cover (3).

Abstract: A waste receptacle system (10) for securing a plurality of plastic liners, which comprises a waste receptacle (5), two or more plastic liners (9) in a compressed state which are extended along all of soiling susceptible surfaces of the waste receptacle (5), and a base element (15) underlying, and coupled to, at least a portion of the waste receptacle (5), for supporting the waste receptacle (5) and for applying an adjustable pressing force to the two or more liners (9). An outwardly facing liner of the two or more liners (9) is removable from the system (10) when the pressing force is reduced and is secured and irremovable from the system (10) when the pressing force is increased.

Abstract: Waste disposal devices and methods are provided. The device includes a housing, a lid, a bucket frame, a pair of members, and a foot pedal. The foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the closed position and the pair of members is in the non-use position when the foot pedal is in the upper position. Further, the foot pedal is operatively associated with the lid and the pair of members so that the lid is in the open position and the pair of members is in the use position when the foot pedal is in the lower position.

Abstract: A bag dispensing apparatus is described that comprises a container that includes a series of bags. The core comprises a number of hingedly connected plates that are biased to a first position. The core receives and connects to the terminal end portion of a last bag of the series of bags. A line of weakness is constructed between each pair of adjacent bags to permit ease of separation between adjacent bags. A first position of the last bag includes that the attachment of the last bag and core removes the container with the last bag when the last bag is removed from the trashcan. The last bag is optionally movable to a second position that includes separating the last bag from the container. Once the container is separated from the last bag, the container is suitable for refilling with the series of bags.

Abstract: A trash can liner system, having: a trash can (or a cage inserted into a trash can) having a first fastener on its inner surface; and a plurality of nested liners suspended together within the trash can, wherein the plurality of nested liners comprises an outer liner, wherein the outer liner has a second fastener on its outer surface, and wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are connected together thereby connecting the outer surface of the outer liner to the inner surface of the trash can.

Abstract: A waste container and method of deploying liners in the waste container generally including one or more container side walls; a container partition structure having a liner passing port and dividing the container into a container waste chamber and a container liner chamber; a sequential plurality of liners provided within the liner chamber in such a way that each liner is linked to the next so that when the first liner in the sequence is pulled through the liner passing port, the next sequential liner is ready to be pulled into the waste container for use; and a motion-activated spray canister that discharges an antiseptic or fragrant mist or spray into the waste container each time a new liner is deployed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wastebasket equipped with a roll vinyl pack. More specifically, for the purpose of simply and conveniently changing a roll vinyl pack installed in a wastebasket and maximizing the use of a space by preventing a space capable of storing garbage from being reduced because of the roll vinyl pack, the invention provides a wastebasket comprising: a body which has an upper end opened to accommodate garbage, and is formed with a space on an inner side thereof; a mounting unit which is formed on one side of the body, and is mounted with a roll vinyl pack; and a hook which is installed on the bottom surface of the body in order to guide a vinyl bag taken out of the roll vinyl pack so that the guided bag is unfolded on the body.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus may permit the storage of flexible sheet materials in a space-efficient manner and may provide a continuous point-of-use dispensing capability of such sheet materials at such stored location. Serially joined sheet materials may be separated from one another at sheet materials separation zones utilizing interference tabs having yieldable configurations, intra-planar configurations, trans-axial configurations, movement resistive configurations, and projective configurations. Such interference tab configurations may permit the simplified design and construction of a sheet materials dispensation apparatus, and multiple flexible sheet materials may be serially joined for use with such configurations. A substantially rigid enclosure for storing such serially joined sheet materials and incorporating an interference tab having one or more of such configurations may be dimensioned to dispense sheet materials from within an open-ended receptacle, for example a refuse container.

Abstract: A system comprising a multiple-bag pack supported for dispensing, loading, and removal of bags on a structure. The pack includes a bag-attachment portion wherein the multiple bags are sequentially attached. Each bag is removable in sequence by separation from the pack along a parting feature. The bags are contained within the structure and the bag-attachment portion is folded outwards over a lip to secure the bag pack. The front edge of the outermost bag of the pack is drawn over another lip to open the bag for loading. The rear edge remains attached to the bag pack, thus fully distending the mouth of the bag. To change bags, the rear edge of the bag is separated from the pack and the first lip along the parting structure. The front edge of the loaded bag is removed from the second lip, and the bag is closed and removed from the structure.

Abstract: A container for holding fluids in isolation includes an outer container and two deformable inner containers carried within the internal space of the outer container. The outer container is provided with a view port enabling the user to visually examine the inner containers. The inner containers have respective ports communicating with their interiors. As fluid is withdrawn from the first inner container its volume is reduced so that the second container may receive a like amount of fluid. The second inner container may hold colorants or absorbents. The container may be used with various chemical applications, such as high performance liquid chromatography or fluid injection analysis, wherein supply fluid is withdrawn from the first inner container, used, and returned as waste fluid to the second inner container so that the overall volume of fluids remains relatively constant.

Abstract: A trash bag receptacle with trash bag dispenser system has an open top, a bottom floor, and a front wall. The front wall of the container has a slotted opening which extends from the bottom floor upwards along substantially the entire length of the front wall. A channel member with an open top and bottom extends inward into the container, enclosing the slotted opening within the container. A base section supporting the container has an interior space in which a roll of trash bags is rotatably mounted. A single trash bag from the roll is threaded from the interior space and through the channel. The trash bag exits from the open top of the channel where its perforation is separated from the roll of trash bags. The adjacent, next trash bag on the roll remains in the channel member. A new, clean trash bag is thus easily accessible to the user by simply pulling the next trash bag which is exposed through the open top of the channel member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined trash receptacle and replacement receptacle liner storage compartment. The receptacle comprises a structure having upstanding sidewalls forming an interior adapted to store refuse within a disposable liner. The base of the interior forms a divider shelf having a removable lid, whereby access to a lower cavity below the divider is provided. The cavity is an enclosed volume bounded by the upstanding receptacle sidewalls, interior divider and receptacle base surface, wherein the cavity provides a sealable storage compartment for storing replacement liners while separating the cavity from the interior portion of the receptacle. The replacement bags are thus shielded from fluid or solid refuse that may leak from a liner within the receptacle, while access into the cavity is granted via a divider access door. The divider may be formed from the receptacle sidewalls or is removably attachable thereto via a latching means around the divider periphery.

Abstract: A trash bag receptacle with trash bag dispenser system has an open top, a bottom floor, and a front wall. The front wall of the container has a slotted opening which extends from the bottom floor upwards along substantially the entire length of the front wall. A channel member with an open top and bottom extends inward into the container, enclosing the slotted opening within the container. A base section supporting the container has an interior space in which a roll of trash bags is rotatably mounted. A single trash bag from the roll is threaded from the interior space and through the channel. The trash bag exits from the open top of the channel where its perforation is separated from the roll of trash bags. The adjacent, next trash bag on the roll remains in the channel member. A new, clean trash bag is thus easily accessible to the user by simply pulling the next trash bag which is exposed through the open top of the channel member.

Abstract: A trashcan liner dispenser that comprises a combination caddy and liner cartridge that self-locks together when nested, the caddy including an arrangement whereby an access opening in the liner cartridge cooperates with a supply of folded liners housed therein to reduce the pulling force required to remove a liner from the nested cartridge.

Abstract: Waste disposal device that receives a waste-containing member includes a container defining a waste-receiving compartment having an opening, a lid having a closed position covering the opening and an open position in which the opening is exposed, and a rotation mechanism arranged in the container to rotate the waste-containing member when present. The rotation mechanism is arranged to rotate the waste-containing member upon closure of the lid without manual handling of the lid. A foot pedal assembly includes a depressible foot pedal and a spring, and is arranged to cause both opening of the lid when the foot pedal is depressed and closure of the lid when the pressing force is removed. The spring is moved against its bias upon depression of the foot pedal and returns to its original state when the pressing force is removed to thereby cause closure of the lid and rotation of the waste-containing member.

Abstract: A waste management system comprising a trash receptacle, a pouch fixed to a surface of the trash receptacle and including a clasp means, and a cartridge with an arrangement of retainer slots. The retainer slots are positioned to correspond with the clasp means when the cartridge is inserted into the pouch so that the retainer slots are penetrated by the clasp means. The cartridge contains a plurality of liners hung from a support member within said cartridge, the hung liners positioned for distribution through a combination longitudinal notch and transverse slit provided in the cartridge.