Garbage can liner

Abstract

An embodiment of a garbage collection system includes a receptacle comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and an interior cavity, the top portion comprising an opening into the interior cavity, a liner for insertion through the opening into the interior cavity of the garbage receptacle, and an attachment mechanism disposed between the bottom portion of the garbage receptacle and the liner, the attachment mechanism for detachably securing the liner to the bottom portion of the garbage receptacle.

1 . A liner for a garbage receptacle, the liner comprising:
 a bottom portion; and   a side wall disposed around the bottom portion to define an interior cavity, the side wall comprising a plurality of longitudinal folds substantially uniformly distributed around the bottom portion of the liner.   
   
   
       2 . The liner of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of longitudinal folds comprise corrugations. 
   
   
       3 . The liner of  claim 1 , wherein the liner is substantially the same size and shape as the garbage receptacle. 
   
   
       4 . The liner of  claim 1 , wherein the liner comprises paper having a density between about 10 and 35 grams per square meter (gsm). 
   
   
       5 . The liner of  claim 1 , wherein the liner comprises one or more of biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (boPET) polyester film, wax paper, and metal foil. 
   
   
       6 . The liner of  claim 1 , wherein the liner comprises one or more of a deodorizing agent and an antibacterial agent. 
   
   
       7 . The liner of  claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal folds comprise radiused creases.