摘要 |
A waste collection unit 1 comprises an opening 2 for receiving waste and a sealing mechanism 5 positioned, in use, below the opening. The sealing mechanism comprises a first sealing portion 7 which includes first and second sealing members 8a, 8b, and a second sealing portion which includes third and fourth sealing members 10a, 10b. The second sealing portion is positioned, in use, below the first sealing portion. The first and second sealing portions are configured to be moveable between a closed position, a waste receiving position and a waste collection bag replacing position. In the closed position the first and second sealing members abut and the third and fourth sealing members are spaced apart (Fig 2), in the waste receiving position the first and second sealing members are spaced apart and the third and fourth sealing members abut (Fig 3), and in the waste collection bag replacing position the first and second sealing members are spaced apart and the third and fourth sealing members are spaced apart (Fig 4). A toilet including the waste collection unit is also defined. |