Trash can assembly

A trash can assembly, comprising:

• a shell having an upper, open end;
• a lid configured to cover the upper, open end of the shell;
• a hinge assembly coupled to the shell and the lid, configured to permit selective removal of the lid, and configured to provide pivotable movement of the lid between an open position and a closed position, wherein the hinge assembly comprises,
• a mounting bracket provided on the lid and having at least one through hole,
• a housing provided at the upper end of the shell and defining a bore, and
• a removable pivot bar that is received inside the at least one through hole and the bore to allow pivotable movement of the mounting bracket relative to the housing, and engaged by a locking mechanism into a position within mounting bracket and housing to prevent withdrawal of the removable pivot bar from inside the at least one through hole and the bore, and wherein the pivot bar is removable through either side of the bore based on exertion of force to release engagement of the locking mechanism.