Trash can divider for recyclable materials

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1996-04-18

1999-03-09

Castellano, Stephen

Receptacles

Arrangements of plural receptacles

Receptacle having rigid, removable inner container

220 234, 2209081, 220909, 220 2386, B65F 108

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058789049

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for dividing a trash can into a plurality of separate compartments for separating and storing recyclable materials. The plurality of separate compartments are formed by placing a plurality of insertable dividers into the trash can. The dividers combine to define an aperture in the center of the trash can opening to a lower volume of the trash can, permitting the disposal of metal cans or some other material into the lower volume.

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