BIN FOR TRANSPORTING WASTE OR RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
Systems, methods and devices are provided for transporting, tracking and managing waste or recyclable materials, which may include one or more devices for transporting waste or recyclable material. The device may comprise a base; and a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, wherein the collapsible sleeve in the open state interfaces in a nesting manner with the base to form a bin for receiving and transporting waste material.
1 . A device for transporting waste or recyclable material, the device comprising:
a base; and
a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, wherein the collapsible sleeve in the open state interfaces in a nesting manner with the base to form a bin for receiving and transporting waste or recyclable material.
2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible sleeve, when in the collapsed state, and the base are adapted to function as a pallet for transportation of goods.
3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the base has an interface adapted to allow the device to be lifted by at least one of: a forklift and a pallet jack.
4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises an attachment mechanism to secure the collapsible sleeve in the open state to the base.
5 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible sleeve comprises at least one of plastic and cardboard material.
6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible sleeve is collapsible with a z-fold such that it may be contained within the outer edges of the base.
7 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the collapsed state of the collapsible sleeve, allows the base and the collapsed sleeve to be transported together like a standard wooden palette.
8 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising a cover, wherein the cover is integral to or separate from the collapsible sleeve and fits on top of the open collapsible sleeve.
9 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the base, the open collapsible sleeve and the cover together are stackable on another similar device.
10 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the collapsible sleeve, when in the collapsed state, fits within the cover.
11 . The device claim 8 , wherein the collapsible sleeve, when in the collapsed state, and the cover fit within the outer edges of the base for transport.
12 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the collapsible sleeve, when in the collapsed state, the cover, and the base are attachable together for transport.
13 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the cover comprises an exterior frame that fits over a peripheral edge of the open collapsible sleeve and a hinged interior portion.
14 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the base forms a reservoir for containing a liquid portion of the waste material.
15 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir comprises one or more channels.
16 . The device of claim 15 , wherein the one or more channels comprise a plurality of channels along an exterior edge of the base, each of the plurality of channels having a corresponding lip.
17 . The device of claim 15 , wherein the collapsible sleeve has notches in bottom edges to accommodate the plurality of channels.
18 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising a disposable liner adapted to be disposed within the open collapsible sleeve to provide lining for the interior of the bin.
19 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible sleeve has an opening to accommodate an attachment mechanism of the base.
20 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the collapsible sleeve comprises a location indicator for placement of at least one of an RFID tag, a GPS tracker and an asset tracker.