Waste Receptacle Cover

Abstract

Waste receptacle covers may be used to cover the waste receptacle to limit the unsightliness of the receptacle, to identify the receptacle, and/or to protect the receptacles. A waste receptacle cover may be formed from a variety of materials. For example, the cover may be formed from weather (e.g., UV, moisture, temperature) and/or abrasion (e.g., cut, tear) resistant materials. The cover may be made of a material that is mold and/or mildew resistant or inhibitive. The cover may be made of a material that is odor absorbing or odor blocking. The cover may be polyester, a polyester-blend, nylon, other synthetic materials, or some combination thereof and may include recycled material (e.g., plastic), renewable/sustainable material (e.g., bamboo) and/or spandex fabric or spandex blend.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An apparatus to be placed over a container to protect the container from weather conditions, to limit damage to the container, and to identify the container, wherein the apparatus is UV resistant, water repellant, and tear resistant. 
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus has its ends secured together to form top and bottom openings. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is slid over the container. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the apparatus may stretch and be able to take shape of the container. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the entire apparatus includes flexible material. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the apparatus includes one or more flexible portions formed therein. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus includes a connection means to connect ends of the apparatus together around the container. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the entire apparatus includes flexible material. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the apparatus includes one or more flexible portions formed therein. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , comprising lights connected thereto.