Household waste management centre

Abstract

A waste segregation and recycling receptacle which can receive and store different types of recyclabale, biodegradable and non-recyclable waste. The receptacle contains an upright outer open-top vessel, several insertable and removable upright inner open-top vessels, seated within the outer vessel, and a removable top cover with a lid. Flanges along the tops of the inner vessels can rest on the top rims of the side walls of the outer vessel and retain the inner vessels within the outer vessel. The flanges also allow for the retaining and supporting of thin-walled non self supporting collection bags within the inner vessels if required. The outer vessel can be easily lifted and carried for emptying. The receptacle can be free standing or integrated into kitchen units, and its design reduces the odours and leachate normally associated with bio-waste.

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         8 . A vented receptacle for the segregation and storing of a plurality of waste types, comprising
 (a) an outer open top vessel having side walls, a top rim, and a bottom wall with ventilation holes   (b) inner smaller open top vessels, each having side walls, a bottom wall with ventilation holes, and flanges for the supporting of the vessels themselves within the outer vessel and the retention of bags with flexible walls within the inner vessel   (c) a removable top cover compatible with the top rim of the outer vessel   (d) a lid which contains ventilation openings, and is hinged within the top cover   (e) a carrying mechanism allowing for of the vented receptacle to be lifted and carried by a householder   
     
     
         9 . The vented receptacle of claim  1  wherein the outer vessel is itself a receptacle for receiving waste 
     
     
         10 . The vented receptacle of claim  1  wherein the amount of access to the outer vessel is determined by the number of inner vessels placed in the outer vessel 
     
     
         11 . The vented vessel receptacle of claim  1  wherein the capacity of the outer vessel to accept waste is determined by the number and size of inner vessels placed within it 
     
     
         12 . The vented receptacle of claim  1  wherein the passage or air through it is achieved by the use of the ventilation holes in the outer and inner vessels and the ventilation openings in the lid 
     
     
         13 . The vented receptacle of claim  1  wherein the outer vessel can be a standalone unit or integrated and enclosed in larger household units such as kitchen units. 
     
     
         14 . A method for the segregation and storing of a plurality of household waste types, comprising
 (a) an outer open top vessel having side walls, a top rim, and a bottom wall with ventilation holes   (b) inner smaller open top vessels, each having side walls, a bottom wall with ventilation holes, and flanges for the supporting of the vessels themselves within the outer vessel and the retention of bags with flexible walls within the inner vessel   (c) a removable top cover compatible with the top rim of the outer vessel   (d) a lid which contains ventilation openings, and is hinged within the top cover   (e) a carrying mechanism allowing for of the vented receptacle to be lifted and carried by a householder   
       whereby waste generated odours and leachate are reduced as a result of the air currents created within the vented receptacle due to the ventilation holes in the bottom walls of the inner and outer vessels and the opening in the lid. Various quantities and types of household waste can be accommodated within the one receptacle, which due to its design can accommodate both waste and inner vessels, allowing for a plurality of waste types and quantities to be stored effectively and efficiently. This is achieved by maximising the utilisation of the internal space of the outer vessel, by providing flexibility in the number and sizes of inner vessels that can be accommodated and by maintaining access to the outer vessel for use as a depository of waste. The receptacle is designed to be a standalone unit or integrated into an under counter kitchen cabinet.