Method and apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers

Abstract

The invention provides for the placement of communications such as advertising on recycling and refuse container articles such as recycling bins. The communication can take the form of an advertisement panel of printed media such as decals, posters, signs, cards, or indicia that is imprinted or otherwise applied to one or more surfaces of the article itself, and may be periodically changed. The invention also provides for the dissemination of localized advertising, e.g., advertising by businesses in the immediate vicinity of the neighborhood, apartment complex, or business park where the recycling bins are deployed.

What is claimed as invention is:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers, said apparatus comprising: 
 a waste container having at least one wall; and    an advertising panel bearing advertising content applied to a surface of said at least one wall.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a recycling bin, and said advertisement panel comprises a decal.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a recycling bin, and said advertisement panel comprises a removable sing.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a recycling bin, and said advertisement panel comprises a clear window bearing advertising material affixed to the outside surface of said at least one wall.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a recycling bin, and said advertisement panel comprises imprinted indicia.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a refuse container, and said advertisement panel comprises a decal.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a refuse container, and said advertisement panel comprises a removable sign.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse containers of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a refuse container, and said advertisement panel comprises a clear window bearing advertising material affixed to the outside surface of said at least one wall.  
     
     
         9 . The apparatus for displaying information on recycling and refuse container of  claim 1  wherein said waste container comprises a refuse container, and said advertisement panel comprises imprinted indicia.  
     
     
         10 . A method for displaying advertisements, said method comprising the steps of: 
 Providing a waste container,    Affixing advertising copy of a business onto the waste container; and    Deploying the waste container to a consumer in a specific geographic area adjacent the business location.