WASTE CONTAINMENT APPARATUS

摘要

A waste containment apparatus fits within, the same physical envelope as a typical 6 cubic yard bin. The apparatus has lifting fittings to permit conventional lifting and dumping by a garbage truck. The bin has, internally, a compactor including a motor and a compaction head driven by the motor. The working mechanical assemblies and the electrical control unit are mounted well above the inlet chute. The lifting height of the inlet chute is significantly lower than the top opening level of the bin. The unit has an internal refuse flow accumulation path, and internal members such as deflector plates. The unit may have a liquid drain and collection sump. The sump may have a sump heater. The unit has at least one weighing skid that responds to a weight condition in the event that the bin is loaded to an extent that may make it difficult for a lift truck to raise and tip.

主权项

1. A waste containment apparatus comprising:
an enclosure, said enclosure including an hinged top wall, said top wall being movable between open and closed positions to govern egress of waste from said enclosure when said enclosure is upended; a compactor, said compactor including a motor and a compactor head driven by said motor; said compactor being mounted within said enclosure; a weight sensing assembly, said weight sensing assembly positioned beneath the compactor on the side adjacent to said motor; said enclosure defining a storage accommodation for compacted waste; said compactor being operable at least partially to compact waste introduced into said enclosure; and said weight sensing assembly having an over-weight setting and an annunciator connected to activate upon an over-weight condition.