A refrigerated waste bin

摘要

A refrigerated waste bin made of metal and plastics stores household waste at a temperature which inhibits the growth of bacteria and therefore controls decay and eliminates odours. The bin may have insulated/refrigerated walls f like a conventional fridge and is kept cool by the use of conventional mains powered refrigeration components (g, Fig 3) located at the back of the bin. The bin may have a domed top b fitted with a rubber sealed flip-action lid/door a similar to a refrigerator or freezer. The domed lid b is insulated but not refrigerated allowing the lid b to be removed for cleaning or to replace a waste bag/liner c which may be retained in a light plastic internal bin d.