Patent ID: 6296132
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: B60P,B65F,Y10S

Abstract:
A universal dumpster for collecting and containing and controlling solid waste at a refuse collection site, said dumpster comprising:a generally rectangular floor having interior and exterior surfaces;a pair of side walls having interior and exterior surfaces, each of said side walls extending upwardly from said floor and attached thereto;a pair of end walls having interior and exterior surfaces, each of said end walls extending upwardly from said floor and attached to said floor and said side walls;said floor, said side walls and said end walls defining an interior compartment for collecting and containing the solid waste therein;a pair of sleeves, each of said sleeves fixed to the exterior surface of one of said side walls and having an elongate opening formed therein sized to accommodate the pick-up arm assembly of a conventional front loading refuse collection vehicle;wherein at least one of said end walls has an opening therethrough and comprises a lower door hingedly attached to said floor, said lower door movable between a first fully closed position and a second fully opened position to discharge the solid waste from the interior compartment of the dumpster into the refuse collection vehicle, said at least one end wall further comprising an upper door pivotally connected to said side walls.