Patent ID: 8881930

Claim:
A refuse container comprising: a container assembly comprising: a bin defining a cavity; a lid rotatably coupled to the bin at a pivot point having a generally horizontal lid axis of rotation and movable relative to the bin between an open position providing access to the cavity and a closed position inhibiting access to the cavity; an extensible handle assembly located adjacent the pivot point and telescopingly movable from a lower retracted position to an upper extended position above an upper surface of the lid; and a locking mechanism for maintaining the lid in the closed position located opposite the extensible handle assembly, wherein the locking mechanism comprises: a spring-loaded locking mechanism for maintaining the lid in the closed position located opposite the handle, the spring-loaded locking mechanism comprising: a rotating latch pivotally joined to the lid and extending downwardly therefrom over a portion of the front wall and having a catch; and a moveable button assembly having a keeper extending outwardly relative to the front wall and selectively engaging the catch to maintain the spring-loaded locking mechanism in a locked position wherein the rotating latch is maintained in a locked position and the lid is retained in the closed position, the moveable button being selectively movable against a spring-force to disengage the keeper from the catch wherein the rotating latch is in an unlocked position and the lid may be selectively pivoted to the open position.