Trash receptacle with retractable foot pedals

Abstract

A trash receptacle that provides easy removal of a trash liner including a housing comprising a plurality of side walls and a base with at least one recessed area, adjacent to where the side wall meets the base that houses a pivotally mounted, retractable foot pedal. The foot pedal is used to hold the receptacle in place while removing the liner. Optional vent holes may be located at both ends of a sealed channel that runs from the mid-point of said base just beyond mid-point of a side wall. These vent holes allow release of atmospheric pressure when removing the trash liner. The pedals may also contain a finger hole or a bar slidably connected to the pedal to aid in extending the pedals to their open position. In addition, a vertical extension rod may be detachably retained on the housing to aid in extending and retracting the foot pedals.

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