Hands free waste container having a closed cover that automatically opens when the container is moved outside its cabinet enclosure

Abstract

A kitchen trash container system wherein a trash container is covered when it is within a kitchen sink cabinet enclosure and wherein the cover automatically opens when the trash container is caused to move outwardly from the cabinet. A latch type member is positioned at the lower portion of the housing, activation of the latch member by a user causing the trash container to move outwardly from the cabinet along a rail member, the cover portion opening during movement of the trash container. When the trash container reaches its outward extent, the cover is in the full open position and enables trash to be deposited in the container. Thereafter, the user pushes the trash container preferably with a knee back into position within the cabinet, the cover automatically closing on top of the trash container.

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