Patent ID: 8556117

Claim:
A collection bin with an automated cover system comprising: a vessel attached to a frame; at least one pocket attached to the frame for receiving at least one fork prong of a fork assembly of a waste collection vehicle; a flexible fabric cover; wherein the cover comprises a surface that completely covers an opening of the collection bin; a flap, the flap attached to the cover; wherein the flap is positioned within a sleeve sewn into the cover; a pivot system, the pivot system comprising: a rotatable bar, an anchor portion attached to the rotatable bar and at least one of the vessel and the frame, and a moveable portion attached to the rotatable bar, wherein the moveable portion attaches to at least one of the cover and the flap; wherein the surface of the cover and the moveable portion pivot with respect to the rotatable bar; wherein when the surface of the cover and the moveable portion rotate with respect to the rotatable bar, the surface of the cover and the moveable portion remain in a fixed relative position to the sleeve; and an actuator system mounted to at least one of the vessel and the frame, the actuator system is moveably coupled to the rotatable bar.