摘要 |
<p>A stable waste receptacle (10) has in the preferred embodiment, at least two foot pedals (17, 20) mounted on opposite sides (12, 13) of the receptacle (10), at the receptacle's base (14). Recessed housings (15, 16) are formed in the base (14) and sides sides (12, 13) to permit the foot pedals to be withdrawn from the housing to stabilize the receptacle during trash bag removal or to be pressed back into the respective housings for telescopically stacking multiple receptacles. Detents (30) are provided to retain the foot pedals releasably in the extended and retracted positions.</p> |