Feminine product disposal system and associated method

A receptacle for soiled feminine care products adapted to be mounted to a wall, the receptacle comprising:

• a body assembly comprising:
• a shell,
• a bracket comprising a back wall, wherein the shell and the bracket are configured to move relative to each other between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration,
• a rack and a pinion operatively engaged with each other, wherein the rack and the pinion are configured to guide and facilitate movement of the shell and the bracket relative to each other between the collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration, and
• an open upper end;
• a bag within the body assembly, wherein the bag is configured to receive soiled feminine care products;
• and
• a lid pivotally coupled to the body assembly about a pivot axis;
• wherein
• the lid comprises a lever portion;
• the lid is configured to pivot about the pivot axis between a closed position and an open position;
• the lid, while in the closed position, covers the open upper end of the body assembly:
• the lid, while in the open position, is configured to allow for soiled feminine care products to be deposited into the bag within the body assembly;
• the open position is formed between the lid and an upper edge of the back wall of the body assembly;
• the pivot axis is interposed between the lever portion and the back wall such that the lever portion is configured to be depressed to thereby pivot the lid toward the open position;
• while the body assembly is in the collapsed configuration, the bag is concealed in the body assembly;
• and
• while the body assembly is in the expanded configuration and the lid remains in the closed position, the bag and soiled feminine products are removable from the receptacle.