Trash receptacle and attachment

Abstract

A trash can or receptacle is provided with a container which contains a supply of flexible bags used as a liner for the receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is permanently attached to the trash receptacle, and in other embodiments the container is detachably connected to the trash receptacle. In certain embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a roll of flexible bags which are dispensed through a dispensing slot. In other embodiments of the container, the container is configured to hold a supply of folded flexible bags.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An open top trash receptacle having a bottom and a vertical wall structure integral with said bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom, the vertical wall structure having an upper peripheral edge, 
 a trash bag container for containing a supply of trash flexible bags, the trash bags each being of a size for insertion into the trash receptacle to line the receptacle and wherein the edges of the trash bag are folded over the peripheral edges of the vertical wall structure, means connecting the trash bag container to the receptacle,    said trash bag container having an opening therein for access to the flexible trash bags whereby trash bags may be selectively removed from the container.    
     
     
         2 . The receptacle as defined in    claim 1    wherein the means for connecting the container to the receptacle includes an opening in the vertical wall structure of the receptacle, said container having outturned flanges for engaging the vertical wall structure at the periphery of the opening in the vertical wall structure.  
     
     
         3 . The receptacle as defined in    claim 1    wherein said means connecting the container to the receptacle includes hook-shaped member secured to the container and engaging the upper peripheral edge of the receptacle.  
     
     
         4 . The receptacle as defined in    claim 1    wherein said means connecting the container to the receptacle comprises adhesive means securing the container to the exterior surface of the vertical wall structure.  
     
     
         5 . The receptacle as defined in    claim 1    wherein the means connecting the container to the receptacle comprises an opening in the receptacle adjacent the bottom wall thereof, said receptacle having a false bottom cooperation with the bottom wall to define a compartment, said container defining a drawer slidable into and out of said compartment.  
     
     
         6 . The receptacle as defined in    claim 1    wherein the upper peripheral edge of the container has a plurality spaced apart attachment elements extending therefrom for projecting through openings in the upper edge portion of a flexible bag for retaining the flexible bag in lining relation within the receptacle.  
     
     
         7 . The receptacle as defined in    claim 1    and a lid for covering the open upper end of the receptacle and being removable therefrom, said lid having a compartment for containing flexible trash bags, and a cover for closing the compartment.