Trash collector

A trash collector comprising:

• a bucket (1) and a lid (4), which covers the bucket (1) and is fastened in an area of an upper brim of the bucket (1) in a pivotal fashion, in order to pivot open towards a top to open the trash collector,
• a pedal arrangement (3, 20) which is arranged in the area of a base of the bucket (1), a lever arrangement (8, 12) connecting the pedal arrangement (3, 20) to the lid (4) in order to pivot open the lid (4) by moving the pedal arrangement (3, 20),
• the lid (4) being embodied in several parts including at least two lid sections (5), each being pivotable about a separate axis (30, 30′), and a frame element (6), which is fastened in the area of the upper brim of the bucket (1) in at least one of a detachable or pivotal fashion, and to which the lid sections (5) are fastened in a pivotal fashion,
• the lever arrangement comprises a distribution element (8) for distributing a motion of the pedal arrangement (3, 20) to the individual lid sections (5), with the distribution element (8) comprising for each of the lid sections (5) a support arm (10) extending towards a top with a bearing site (29), open towards the top, to receive a support element (28) of the lid section (5),
• the lid (4) comprises the frame element (6) and two of the lid sections (5) fastened thereto in a pivotal fashion, the distribution element (8) comprises a lateral brace (9) and two of the support arms (10) extending upwards therefrom, provided the bearing sites (29) open towards the top for pivoting open the lid sections (5),
• the distribution element (8) is arranged in a rear upper section of the trash collector and is connected via a central push rod (12) to the pedal arrangement (3, 20), and
• a locking device for the distribution element (8) which fixes the support arms (10) in a raised position in order to prevent closing of the trash collector.