Patent ID: 8511501

Claim:
A theft proof lid for a waste bin, in particular a grease waste bin comprising: a folding lid for covering an open top of a waste bin, the lid having a front part and a rear part hinged together by a center hinge, such that from the closed position the front part of the lid is foldable over the rear part; a rear hinge disposed on a rear portion of the lid, which rear hinge attaches the lid to a rear portion of the top of the waste bin, the rear hinge enabling the lid to pivot between a closed position in which the open top of the waste bin is covered and an open position in which the open top of the waste bin is uncovered; a first locking feature disposed on a front portion of the lid and of the top of the waste bin, including at least one cut out hole disposed in the front portion of the lid, at least one mating hole cut into the front portion of the waste bin, the mating hole being in alignment with the cut out hole when the lid is in the closed position, and including a locking device inserted through the cut out hole and the mating hole which secures the front portion of the lid to the front portion of the waste bin and prevents unauthorized access; and a second locking feature disposed on a middle portion of the lid and of the waste bin, including a locking bar which has ends received by receptacle tabs disposed on the waste bin in the middle portion, and including locking devices which secure the ends of the locking bar in the receptacle tabs and secures the middle portion of the lid to the middle portion of the waste bin when the lid is in the closed position and the locking bar is installed over the lid.