Compostable materials recycling bin refrigeration device

Abstract

A refrigeration device for compostable materials, comprising, a recycling bin adapted to receive compostable materials, a liner element adapted to receive the recycling bin; and refrigeration means adapted for cooling the liner element wherein when compostable materials are positioned within the recycling bin and the recycling bin is positioned within the liner element, the refrigeration means cools the liner element, the recycling bin and the compostable materials positioned therein.

1 . A refrigeration device for compostable materials, comprising:
 a. a recycling bin adapted to receive compostable materials;   b. a liner element adapted to receive the recycling bin; and   c. refrigeration means adapted for cooling the liner element wherein when compostable materials are positioned within the recycling bin and the recycling bin is positioned within the liner element, the refrigeration means cools the liner element, the recycling bin and the compostable materials positioned therein.   
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the recycling bin and the liner element are cylindrically shaped. 
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the recycling bin and the liner element are box-shaped. 
   
   
       4 . A refrigeration device for compostable materials, comprising:
 a. a recycling bin adapted to receive compostable materials;   b. a liner element adapted to receive the recycling bin; and   c. refrigeration means adapted for cooling the liner element further, the refrigeration means comprising a cooling coil securely positioned proximate the liner element and means for circulating cooled coolant through the cooling coil; wherein when compostable materials are positioned within the recycling bin and the recycling bin is positioned within the liner element, the refrigeration means cools the liner element, the recycling bin and the compostable materials positioned therein.   
   
   
       5 . A device according to  claim 4 , wherein the coolant is a gas, wherein means for circulating cooled coolant through the cooling coil comprises:
 a. a compressor adapted to compress the gas;   b. a condenser adapted to dissipate heat from the compressed gas, and   c. an expansion valve adapted to permit the expansion and cooling of the compressed gas.   
   
   
       6 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein refrigeration means comprises a solid state refrigerator. 
   
   
       7 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the solid state refrigerator is a Peltier device.