A lid (10) for a bin (14), the lid (10) having actuating means in the form of pivotable handles (24) that act on the lid (10) to compress any contents in the bin (14). A locking handle (32) is also provided to lock the pivotable handles (24) in position. Ribs are also provided on the underside of the lid (10) to compress any contents in the bin nearing the top level of the bin.
