Waste receptacle door opener

An automated door opener for a waste receptacle having an opening and a door hingedly mounted in said opening, the door being oriented in a vertical orientation with a hinge at an upper portion of the door to thereby be pulled by gravitational forces into a closed position unless held in an open position, the door being configurated to open inwardly into the waste receptacle, comprising:

• infrared sensor means for sensing the presence of a person within a predetermined proximity to the waste receptacle, said infrared sensor means comprising an infrared transmitter for transmitting a detection signal add an infrared receiver for receiving said detection signal;
• electronic controlling means for controlling opening and closing of said automated door opener;
• cable means attached to said door for pulling said door inwardly into said waste receptacle, said cable means comprising a cable;
• arm assembly means attached to said cable for pulling said cable, said arm assembly means comprising a length of rigid material attached to a drive shaft of said motor;
• motor means attached to said arm assembly means in response to said infrared sensor means, said motor means rotating said arm assembly means through an arc, said arm assembly means pulling said cable and thereby opening said door upon proximity of the person to said waste receptacle;
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• housing means for housing said electronic controlling means within fire resistant confinements.