US3866824A

US3866824A - Receptacle device with advertising means

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Publication number: US3866824A
Application number: US410041A
Authority: US
Inventors: Linford H Lewis
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1973-10-26
Filing date: 1973-10-26
Publication date: 1975-02-18
Anticipated expiration: 1992-02-18

Abstract

A receptacle device with advertising means comprising a body, an opening at the top, and a chamber therein for storing refuse passed through said opening. Track means are secured to the outer walls of the device and the door for receiving advertising sheet material and a top cover is provided on the device which serves to prevent access to the sheet material in the track structure on the outer walls when the cover is closed and closure means are secured to said door which prevents access to the sheet material in said door track when said door is closed.

Description

United States Patent [1 1 [111 3,866,824

Lewis Feb. 18, 1975 RECEPTACLE DEVICE WITH 3,370,727 2/1968 Lindholm et a1. 232/432 ADVERTISING MEANS 3,793,756 2/1974 Key et a1 40/64 R [76] Inventor: Linford H. Lewis, 3408 Ashville St.,

Philadelphia, Pa. 19136 [22] Filed: Oct. 26, 1973 [21] Appl. No.: 410,041

[52] US. Cl. 232/43.2, 40/64 R, 232/1 '11 [51 1 Int. Cl. G091 23/00 [58] Field 01 Search 232/431, 43.2, 43.3, 1; 40/64, 65, 63

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,028,279 6/1912 Richardson et a1. 40/64 R 1,364,209 l/1921 Richardson 232/432 X 2,294,068 8/1942 Budington 232/1 R X 2,543,008 2/1951 French 40/33 3,204,866 9/1965 Brighton et a1. 232/432 3,214,090 10/1965 Lewis 232/432 Primary Examiner-Roy D. Frazier Assistant ExaminerPeter A. Aschenbrenner Attorney, Agent, or FirmJacob Trachtman [57] ABSTRACT A receptacle device with advertising means comprising a body, an opening at the top, and a chamber therein for storing refuse passed through said opening. Track means are secured to the outer walls of the device and the door for receiving advertising sheet mate rial and a top cover is provided on the device which serves to prevent access to the sheet material in the track structure on the outer walls when the cover is closed and closure means are secured to said door which prevents access to the sheet material in said door track when said door is closed.

6 Claims, 10 Drawing Figures mmgg FEB] 81975 SHEET 1 OF 2 RECEPTACLE DEVICE WITH ADVERTISING MEANS The invention relates to a receptacle device, and more particularly to a receptacle device provided with means for displaying advertising material which is locked in place and may be removed and replaced by authorized personnel only.

Receptacle devices for collecting refuse in public places include the free standing type positioned in various locations as well as the mounted variety attached to standards or poles. Such receptacles have become widely used in the drive to maintain the cleanliness of the streets, highways and public places. Because of their public distribution especially in highly trafficked pedestrian areas and along roads and at picnic sites, such containers are also greatly useful as a means for exhibiting advertising material. However, such containers have not been fullyv utilized for the purpose of readily placing such advertising material at desired locations protected from detoriation by weather conditions and from unauthorized destruction and mutilation. Present devices also do not provide advertising material which is readily replaceable by new material, for utilizing same to their maximum potential.

It is therefore a principal object of the invention to provide a new and improved receptacle device with means for retaining and displaying advertising material.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved receptacle device of high utility for receiving and retaining refuse, while including means for receiving, retaining and displaying advertising material, and allowing the ready removal and replacement of such material by authorized personnel.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved receptacle device providing the greatest utilization of its outer surfaces for displaying advertising material.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved receptacle device including means for retaining and displaying advertising material while protecting same from weather deterioration and undesirable destruction by unauthorized persons.

Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved receptacle device with advertising means which may be readily and inexpensively fabricated and which is highly durable.

Another object of the invention provides a new and improved receptacle device with advertising means which requires a minimum of time for operation during removal of refuse, and for removal and replacement of advertising material while being easily locked to prevent unauthorized access.

The above objects of invention are achieved by providing a receptacle device comprising a body having an outer surface providing front, side and rear vertical rectangular walls forming an opening at its top and a chamber therein for storing refuse. A top cover memher is hingedly secured at the top of the body along the rear vertical wall for enclosing the opening at the top of the body. Track means including first and second sets of track units are respectively secured with the outer surfaces of the side walls of the body with each of the units having an entrance at its top for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein when the top cover member is in its opened position. With the top cover member in its closed position, the entrance of each of said first and second sets of track units are enclosed preventing the removal of said advertising sheet material. Lock means is provided for locking the top cover member in its closed position.

The front wall of the receptacle device may include a rectangular door with a top horizontal edge and outer and inner vertical surfaces enclosing a side opening-of the body communicating with its chamber. The door is hinged about a vertical axis to move between closed and opened positions. A third set of track units is secured with the outer surface of the door and has an entran'ce at the top of the track unit for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein. A track closure element is supported by the door and has a cover portion positioned over the entrance enclosing the third set of track units and a U shaped retaining portion ex tending from the cover portion proximate to the outer surface of the door over the top edge of the door to a position proximate to the inner surface of the door. The track closure element is secured with the door against removal when the door is in its closed position while being removable for opening the entrance to the third set of track units when the door is in its opened position. Locking means are included for locking the door in its closed position.

In one form, the top cover member of the receptacle device is provided with one or more openings for depositing refuse into the chamber of the body. The body is provided with a bottom horizontal wall for supporting a container within the chamber position under the opening of the top cover for receiving refuse. The container is removable through the side opening of the body when the door is in its opened position. A deflector plate secured to the top of the body within the chamber under the opening of the top cover is provided with a downwardly sloping surface to a central opening, for directing refuse into the container positioned thereunder within the chamber of the body.

The rear wall of the receptacle device may also be provided with a fourth set of tract units secured with its outer surface having an entrance at the top of the track unit for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein. A track'closure means is provided having a cover portion positioned over the entrance enclosing the fourth set of tract units and a horizontal retaining portion receivable through a slot in the rear wall of the body and releasably secured with the body within its chamber. The closure means is removable only after access is gained to the chamber through the door.

In another form of the receptacle device, a horizontal partition member is secured with the body within its chamber providing a top compartment enclosed by the top cover member and a bottom compartment accessible through the door. The body has a bottom horizontal wall for supporting a container within the bottom compartment, while its front wall is provided with an opening above the door communicating with the bottom compartment for receiving refuse therethrough to the container within the bottom compartment.

In a third form, the receptacle device is provided with means for mounting same on a standard or pole, such as by use of rings or straps secured with the back wall of the body. The front and side vertical walls are each respectively provided with a set of track units, with each unit having the entrance at its top enclosed by the top cover member when the cover member is in its closed position. The top cover member has an opening for receiving refuse into the chamber of the body and the body has a refuse removal opening at its bottom. A bottom plate member is hingedly secured with the body and has a first closed position enclosing the opening at the bottom of the body for retaining refuse in its chamber. and a second opened position for allowing removal of refuse retained in the chamber of the body. Locking means for respectively locking the top cover member and the bottom plate in their closed positions are provided.

The foregoing and other objects of the invention will become more apparent as the following detailed description of the invention is read in conjunction with the drawing, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a receptacle device with advertising means embodying the invention,

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the receptacle device shown in FIG. 1 which the top cover member partially open,

FIG. 3 is a perspective view similar to that of FIG. 1 illustrating the receptacle device with its front door open,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line 44 of FIG. 1 with portions broken away and the deflection plate removed for clarity,

FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view of the top portion of the receptacle device taken on the line 5-5 of FIG.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the bottom of the receptacle sevice with portions broken away taken from within the chamber of the receptacle device,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the spring biased hinge securing the top cover member with the top of the rear vertical wall of the receptacle device shown in FIG. 1,

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view with a portion broken away of a modified form of the receptacle device shown in FIG. 1,

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of another form of the receptacle device shown in FIG. I mounted on a standard or pole, and

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the receptacle device shown in FIG. 9.

Like reference numerals designate throughout several views.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7 inclusive which disclose a receptacle device 10 embodying the invention. The device 10 comprises a body 12 preferably made of sheet metal of rectangular configuration having front and rear vertical walls 14 and I6 and left and right

vertical side walls

18 and 20. The side walls of the body 12 provide an upper edge 22 forming an opening 24 at the top, while the bottom of the body is provided with a bottom horizontal wall 26 joining the

walls

14, 16, 18 and 20 and providing a chamber 28 within the body 12.

A top cover member 30 at its rear edge 31 is secured by a hinge 32 to the top of the body 12 along the rear wall 16. The cover member 30 in its closed position shown in FIG. 1, encloses the opening 24 of the body 12 and is locked in its closed position by a key operated locking means 34.

The locking means 34 may be of a rotatable cylindrical type and has its front ends secured with the downwardly extending front flange 36 of the cover member 30 and being accessible for receipt of the key element from outside the device 10. The locking means 34 exlike parts tends inwardly through a vertical directed slot 38 in the top of the front wall 14. The inwardly extending end of the locking means 34 is provided with a rotatable arm 40 of] configuration. The arm 40 engages a projection 42 extending from the inside surface ofthe front wall 14 for locking the cover member 30 when in its locked position shown in FIG. 5. When the locking means 34 is actuated to its unlocked condition, the arm 40 is rotated to assume a horizontal position disengaging projection 42. In this position, the cover member 30 is released to move upwardly about the axis 44 of the hinge member 32. The lock means 34 attached to the member 30 moves upwardly through the slot 38 and away from the edge 22 as the member 30 assumes its open position. FIG. 2 illustrates the cover member 30 in a position between its open and closed positions. The hinge means 32 is preferably provided with a spring 46 which urges the cover member 30 towards its fully opened position when the cover member 30 is released by the locking means 34.

The top cover member 30 has a pyramidical configuration of shallow height providing four triangular surfaces 48 meeting at an apex 50. In addition to the front depending ledge 36, the cover member 30 also has left and

right side flanges

52 and 54 each depending from respective surfaces 48. Each of the triangular surfaces 48 is provided with an opening 56 which may be circular in configuration and having an inwardly extending stiffening flange 58. A deflection shield 60 may be provided comprising a rectangular sheet of material with four outer edges 62. The edges 62 are respectively secured at the top of the body 12 with the inner surfaces of the vertical walls 14, I6, 18 and 20. The shield 60 slopes downwardly towards its center where it is provided with an opening 64. Thus, when a container 66 is positioned within the chamber 28 on the bottom horizontal wall 26, refuse deposited through an opening 56 in the cover member 30 is deflected by the plate 60 for receipt .by the container 66 which may be of rectangular configuration.

The body 12 at its bottom, in the form illustrated in FIG. 1, is provided with four legs 68 positioned and extending downwardly respectively from each intersection of a pair of adjacent walls, for supporting the body 12 above the ground or floor level, with its cover member 30 at the desired height for receiving hand deposited refuse.

The front wall 14 is provided with a door 70 of rectangular configuration which is secured along its right vertical edge by a hinge 72 for movement between its closed position shown in FIG. 1 and its open position illustrated in FIG. 3. The door 70 encloses an opening 74 in the front wall 14 communicating with the chamber 28 within the body 12. The door 70 provides access to the chamber 28 so that the container 66 may be removed, emptied of refuse and replaced. A key operated lock 76 at the left edge of the door engages a keeper 78 fixed with the body at the opening 74 for securing the door 70 in its closed position and for preventing operation by unauthorized persons.

In addition to providing receptacle means for receiving refuse, the device 10 also provides means for receiving and retaining advertising material on the walls of the device l0. For this purpose, a track unit 80 comprising a pair of parallell

vertical brackets

82 and 84, and a bottom horizontal bracket 86, providing a U- shaped configuration are secured with each of the

side walls

18 and 20. Each bracket is provided with a flat outwardly extending bottom flange 88 which is secured -with the

vertical side wall

18, and 20 by welding or other suitable means. The bottom portion 88 extends parallell to and in contact with its

wall

18 and 20, while the intermediate portion 90 of each

bracket

82, 84 and 86, extends perpendicularly away from the outer surface of the

side walls

18 and 20 to the inwardly extending portion 92. The portion 92 is parallel to the outer portion 88 of each bracket. The

portions

90, 92 of the

vertical brackets

82, 84 form a pair of parallel tracks within which sheet material 94 of rectangular form, bearing advertising material on its outer surface may be received and retained. The advertising material 94 may be protected by a rectangular plastic sheet of material 96 which may be placed over the outer surface of the advertising sheet material 94 within the pair of tracks provided by the track means 80. The horizontal bracket 86 encloses the bottom ends-of the

vertical brackets

82 and 84 and supports the sheet of advertising material 94 and its plastic protective sheet 96. The intermediate portion 90 of the horizontal bracket 86 may be provided with a plurality of openings 98 to allow drainage of any moisture or water which may accumulate due to various weather conditions.

The

vertical brackets

82 and 84 extend upwardly so that their top ends are even with the top edge 22 of the opening 24 of the body 12. The

brackets

82 and 84 each provide an opening 100 at their upper ends forming an entrance for slidably receiving into each of the track units 80 the respective advertising sheet material 94 and the protective plastic cover sheet 96 overlying same, when the top cover member 30 is in its fully open position. When the cover member 30 is closed as shown in FIG. 1, the openings 100 are covered closing the entrance to the track units 80 on the

side walls

18 and 20 and preventing removal of the advertising material retained therein. The

cover member ledges

36, 52 and 54 also extend downwardly over the top end of the track units, the top portions of the advertising sheet materials 94 and protective sheets 96 also shielding them from rain and adverse weather conditions.

The door 70 may also be provided with a track unit 102 comprising a pair of

vertical brackets

104 and 106, and a horizontal bottom bracket 108 arranged in a U configuration similar to that of the track unit 80. The

vertical brackets

104 and 106 are open at their top ends providing an entrance for receipt of a rectangular sheet of advertising material 110 covered by a clear plastic protective sheet 112 for displaying advertising material on the front wall 14 of the device 10. The top entrance provided at the top of the

brackets

104, 106 is controllably enclosed by a closure unit 114. The unit 114 comprises a -channel member 1 16 positioned parallell to the bottom bracket 108 and having a front vertical portion 115 extending downwardly over and in front of the

brackets

104 and 106 and the advertising material 110 and the sheet 112. A horizontal portion 118 of the unit 114 joins the vertical portion 115 and the top horizontal ends of the

brackets

104, 106, material 110 and sheet 1 12. The channel member 1 16 of the closure unit 114 has its opposite ends 120 enclosed and serves to shield and protect the advertising sheet material 110 from weather conditions and prevents removal by unauthorized parties. The protective sheet 112 in addition to protecting the advertising sheet material 110 from the weather serves to minimize destruction and defacing of the advertising material.

The channel member 116 is maintained in its position enclosing the track unit 102, by a U shaped retaining portion 122 which has a leg 124 which is secured at its end with the channel 116 and is positioned proximate to the front surface of the door 70. From the leg 124 the portion 122 extends over the top edge 126 of the .door 70 with its other leg 128 extending downwardly proximate to the inner surface of the door 70. The downwardly extending end of the leg 128 passes between a retaining bracket 130 and the surface of the door 70. The bracket 130 extends horizontally across the inner surface of the door 70, and is fixed at its ends to the left and right marginal portions of the door. The bracket 130 serves to retain and center the track closure unit 114 on the door 70.

When the door 70 in its closed position, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the track closure unit 114 is secured on the door against removal and in a position enclosing the opening to the track unit 102. Only when the door 70 is in its open position can the track closure unit 114 be moved in an upwardly direction for its removal from the door 70. This results in the end of the arm 128 clearing the bracket 130. At such time, the advertising sheet material may be removed and replaced. The track closure means 114 can then be replaced with the door in the open position for enclosing the track unit 102. With the closing and locking of the door 70, the advertising sheet material 110 is locked in the track unit 102 and cannot be tampered with by unauthorized persons.

Advertising material may also be displayed on the rear wall 16 of the device 10 by providing a track unit 102' similar to the track unit 102. in this case, however, a horizontal slot 132 is provided in the back wall 16 just above the entrance to the track unit 102'. A closure means 134 is positioned over the upper end of the track unit 102' for enclosing the entrance to the track unit 102 and protecting the advertising sheet material 1 10' received therein behind the protective sheet 112'. The closure means 134 has a channel portion similar to the channel portion 115 of the closure unit 114 and a horizontally extending retaining portion 136 which extends through the slot 132 in the wall 16. The horizontally extending portion 136 overlies the horizontal portion 140 of -a securing bracket 142 which extends horizontally across and is secured with the inside surface of the wall 16 just below the slot 132. The portion 136 of the closure means 134 and the horizontal portion 140 of the securing bracket 142 are each provided with a pair of openings which are aligned to respectively receive a pair of pins 144. The pins 144 secure and prevent removal of the closure means 134 from outside of the receptacle means 10. The pins 144 may be removed only by obtaining access to the chamber 28 through the door 70 at which time the pins 144 may be removed allowing the closure means 132 to be withdrawn horizontally. The retained advertising material 110, thus, is also secured within the track unit 102' against unauthorized removal and tampering.

It is thus apparent that the receptacle device 10 is provided with means for receiving and retaining advertising material for displaying on each of its four vertical walls, that such advertising material is protected against weather conditions and vandalism, and can be easily removed and replaced by authorized personnel.

FIG. 8 illustrates a receptacle device 150 which is a modified form of the receptacle device 10. The device 150 is substantially identical to the device 10 except that the body 12' is taller and has its chamber 28' divided into upper and

lower compartments

152, 154 by a horizontal partition member 156. The door 70' on the front wall 14 of the body 12' encloses the lower compartment 154 in which a receptacle 66 is retained. The top cover member 30 allows access to the upper compartment 152 and is not provided with openings such as those 56 present in the top cover member 30 of the device 10. An opening 158, however, is provided in the front wall 14 of the body 12' just above the door 70' communicating with the compartment 154. The opening 158 allows refuse to be deposited therethrough into the container stored within the lower compartment. The upper portion 160 may also be provided with a track unit 161 similar to the track unit 80 on the side walls for receiving and retaining advertising sheet material. Such track means 161 has its entrance enclosed in the manner similar to that of the track means 80 when the top cover member is in its closed position as illustrated in FIG. 8. The upper compartment 152 may be utilized for storage of containers filled with refuse or empty containers, or may provide other storage which may be desirable and useful.

The receptacle device 150, thus, provides all of the advantages and features of the receptacle device 10, as well as additional advertising display area and storage space.

FIGS. 9 and 10 disclose a receptacle device 162 which is adapted for being supported by a standard or pole. The receptacle device 162 comprises a body 164 of substantially rectangular configuration with front and rear

vertical walls

166, 168 and left and right

vertical side walls

170 and 172. The front wall 166, and the

side walls

170 and 172 are each respectively provided with a track unit 174 which may be identical to the form of track unit 80 of the device 10 for receiving and retaining advertising sheet material therein.

A top cover member 176 which is hingedly secured at its rear with the top portion of the rear wall 162 is provided with front and side downwardly extending flanges 178 which cover and enclose the top portion of the track units 174 when the member 176 is in its closed condition as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. A lock 180 is provided for securing the cover member 176 in its closed position. When unlocked, the cover member 176 may be swung upwardly to its vertical position, opening the entrances to the track units 174 for removal and replacement of advertising sheet material.

The top cover member 176 is provided with a central opening 182 for receiving therethrough refuse. The refuse is received into the chamber 184 within the body 164 for storage therein.

The body 164 is provided with a hinged bottom plate member 186 secured with the bottom portion of the rear vertical wall 168 for movement about a horizontal axis. A lock 188 secures the bottom plate member 168 in its horizontal closed position for retaining the refuse within the chamber 184 of the body 164. When released by the lock 188, the bottom plate member 186 moves downwardly to uncover a bottom opening 190 in the body 164, as illustrated in FIG. 9. This allows any refuse within the chamber 184, to drop into a container which may be placed thereunder. The bottom plate member 186 may thereafter be placed in its horizontal position and locked by the lock 88, again conditioning the device 162 for receiving and storing refuse therein. The receptacle device 162 is adapted for mounting on a standard or pole 192 by means of a vertical bracket 192 secured with its rear wall 168 and a pair of split rings 196 attached to the bracket 192 adapted for being received and fastened about a standard 192.

The receptacle device 162 provides means whereby standards or poles which may be prevalent in many areas of a community, may be utilized for supporting receptacle devices in desired locations, while at the same time providing means for prominently displaying advertising material.

While only a few representative embodiments of the invention disclosed herein have been described in detail, there will be obvious to those skilled in the art, many modifications and variations accomplishing the foregoing objections and realizing many or all of the advantages, but which yet do not depart essentially from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed is:

l. A receptacle device comprising a body having an outer surface providing front, side and rear vertical rectangular walls, said body having an opening at its top and a chamber therein for storing refuse, a top cover member hingedly secured at the top of said body along the rear vertical wall for movement between a first position enclosing the opening at the top of said body and a second position away from said opening, track means including one or more sets of track units respectively secured with one or more of the outer surfaces of the walls of said body with each of said units having an entrance at the top of said body for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein, said cover member enclosing the entrances of said track means and preventing removal therefrom or receipt therein of advertising sheet material when said cover member encloses the opening at the top of said body, and means for locking said top cover member in its first position, one of the walls of said body including a rectangular door with a top horizontal edge and outer and inner vertical surfaces enclosing a side opening of said body communicating with its chamber, said door being hinged about a vertical axis to move between closed and open positions, a set of track units secured with the outer surface of said door having an entrance at the top thereof for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein, and a track closure element supported by said door having a cover portion positioned over and enclosing the entrance of said last set of track units and a retaining portion extending behind said door, said retaining portion being concealed when said door is in its closed position and exposed when said door is in its open position, said track closure element being secured with said door against removal when said door is in its closed position and being removable from over said last set of track units for opening its entrance when the door is in its open position, and including locking means for locking said door in its closed position.

2. The receptacle device of claim 1 in which the top cover member is provided with an opening for receiv ing refuse into the chamber of said body, said body has a bottom horizontal wall for supporting a container within the chamber positioned under the opening of the top cover member for receiving refuse, and said door allows removal of the container through the side openingof said body when it is in its open position.

3. The receptacle device of claim 2 in which the top cover member is pyramidically shaped having four sloped surfaces with each surface having a circular opening, and including spring bias means urging said cover members toward its closed position, and a deflector plate secured with the top of said body within its chamber under the openings of said top cover member and sloping downwardly to a central opening for directing refuse into a container positioned thereunder within the chamber of said body.

4. The receptacle device of claim 1 in which the front wall of said body has said rectangular door said rear wall of said body has at its top a horizontal slot, and including a set of track units secured with the outer surface of the rear wall of said body having an entrance at the top thereof for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein, and a track closure means having a cover portion posititoned over the entrance enclosing said fourth set of track units and a horizontal retaining portion receivable through the slot in the rear wall of said body and releasably secured with said body within its chamber.

5. The receptacle device of claim 1 including a hori- 0 therewithin.

.6. The receptacle device of claim 5 in which said rear wall of said body has at its top a horizontal slot, and including a set of track units secured with the outer surface of the rear wall of said body having an entrance at the top thereof for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein, and a track closure means having a cover portion positioned over the entrance enclosing said last set of track units and a horizontal retaining portion receivable through the slot in the rear wall of said body and releasably secured with said body within its chamber.

Claims

1. A receptacle device comprising a body having an outer surface providing front, side and rear vertical rectangular walls, said body having an opening at its top and a chamber therein for storing refuse, a top cover member hingedly secured at the top of said body along the rear vertical wall for movement between a first position enclosing the opening at the top of said body and a second position away from said opening, track means including one or more sets of track units respectively secured with one or more of the outer surfaces of the walls of said body with each of said units having an entrance at the top of said body for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein, said cover member enclosing the entrances of said track means and preventing removal therefrom or receipt therein of advertising sheet material when said cover member encloses the opening at the top of said body, and means for locking said top cover member in its first position, one of the walls of said body including a rectangular door with a top horizontal edge and outer and inner vertical surfaces enclosing a side opening of said body communicating with its chamber, said door being hinged about a vertical axis to move between closed and open positions, a set of track units secured with the outer surface of said door having an entrance at the top thereof for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein, and a track closure element suPported by said door having a cover portion positioned over and enclosing the entrance of said last set of track units and a retaining portion extending behind said door, said retaining portion being concealed when said door is in its closed position and exposed when said door is in its open position, said track closure element being secured with said door against removal when said door is in its closed position and being removable from over said last set of track units for opening its entrance when the door is in its open position, and including locking means for locking said door in its closed position.

2. The receptacle device of claim 1 in which the top cover member is provided with an opening for receiving refuse into the chamber of said body, said body has a bottom horizontal wall for supporting a container within the chamber positioned under the opening of the top cover member for receiving refuse, and said door allows removal of the container through the side opening of said body when it is in its open position.

5. The receptacle device of claim 1 including a horizontal partition member secured with said body within its chamber providing a top compartment enclosed by the top cover member and a bottom compartment accessable through said door, said body having a bottom horizontal wall for supporting a container within the bottom compartment, the front wall of said body having said rectangular door and an opening above said door communicating with said bottom compartment for receiving refuse therethrough into the container therewithin.

6. The receptacle device of claim 5 in which said rear wall of said body has at its top a horizontal slot, and including a set of track units secured with the outer surface of the rear wall of said body having an entrance at the top thereof for removably receiving advertising sheet material therein, and a track closure means having a cover portion positioned over the entrance enclosing said last set of track units and a horizontal retaining portion receivable through the slot in the rear wall of said body and releasably secured with said body within its chamber.