Dust control cover for a refuse bin

a technology for a refuse bin and a dust control cover, which is applied in the direction of lids, liquid handling, and refuse gathering, etc., can solve the problems of no knowledge or realization of the potential hazards of handling such materials, and the dust and particulate matter emission is notoriously high in building construction and demolition operations, so as to reduce or eliminate the emission of dust and particulate matter
US20110073599A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-31NIEVES LUIS A
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
NIEVES LUIS A
Publication Date
2011-03-31
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The dust control cover for a refuse bin is removably installed atop a refuse bin, dumpster, or similar container. The cover has a truncated pyramid configuration, with a series of doors in the sides and top. A system of perforated pipes or tubes is preferably installed within the cover. The pipes connect to a water inlet fitting extending through the cover wall. A water supply (garden hose, etc.) is connected to the fitting, and the water is turned on to produce a fine spray or mist within the cover and its underlying refuse bin, thereby wetting down the contained materials to reduce or eliminate hazardous airborne dust or particulates from the material. The cover may include forklift pockets to facilitate installation and removal of the cover upon and from the bin, and a series of latch pin assemblies for positively securing the cover to the bin.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 272,477, filed Sep. 29, 2009.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates generally to solid waste disposal devices, and particularly to a dust control cover for a refuse bin, e.g., a dumpster or the like, for reducing dust otherwise emitted into the atmosphere during construction, demolition, and similar operations.

[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0005] Building construction and demolition operations are notorious for raising dust due to the movement of large components or masses of loose material. While building construction can raise a fair amount of such airborne particulates, demolition operations tend to be far worse. Generally, discarded materials (concrete, insulation, etc.) are transferred into large refuse bins or containers, i.e., dumpsters, as soon as practicable after being broken up for...

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