Patent ID: 6067900
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: B30B

Abstract:
A trash compactor with a separable trash storage container comprising:a compactor unit having a reciprocable ram for forcing trash into said separable storage container where said trash is compacted;a separable box-like trash storage container removably connected to said compactor unit so that said storage container can be transported and emptied at a remote location without disturbing said compactor, said storage container including an opening in one wall through which said reciprocable ram forces trash into said trash storage container;a liquid reservoir within said storage container and positioned beneath the floor of said storage container to collect liquid separated from said trash introduced into said storage container;means including a plurality of passages containing one-way check valves formed in the floor of said storage container to communicate with said reservoir to direct liquid from said storage container into said liquid reservoir whereby said liquid is retained in said reservoir and not spilled when said storage container is removed from said trash compactor and transported to a remote location to be emptied; andmeans to empty liquid from said reservoir at said remote location.