TRASH RECEPTACLE AND COMPACTOR FOR USE IN PUBLIC AREAS AND METHOD

摘要

A low profile trash receptacle housing carries a plurality of vertically and horizontally spaced hydraulic cylinders (A) and (B) for incrementally and simultaneously supplying a downward stroke upon a horizontally disposed compaction plate (C) so that upon retraction of the compaction plate and cylinders to a raised position following a compacting cycle adequate space is provided so that a door (D) may be opened to extend inwardly for reception of trash into a lower compacting portion of the housing with guides (E) providing stability to the compaction plate at all times during the compacting cycle.