Containment system for receiving and disposing of disposable sanitary products

A containment system for receiving and disposing of disposable sanitary products, comprising:

• a peripheral frame member including a base section and a top section which defines a central opening and is releasably attached to the base section;
• a containment bag captured between the top and base sections of the frame member in a manner wherein the containment bag is suspended therefrom, the containment bag defining a hollow interior which communicates with the frame member;
• a lid member pivotally connected to the top section of the frame member and movable between a closed position whereat the lid member blocks the central opening and an open position whereat disposable sanitary products are passable through the central opening of the frame member into the interior of the containment bag;
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• a biasing mechanism attached to and extending between the top section of the frame member and the lid member for normally maintaining the lid member in the closed position;
• the frame member being sized relative to the containment is uncovered and bag such that a substantial portion of the containment bag protrudes downwardly from the frame member.