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An improved waste receptacle and method for disposing of waste is disclosed. The receptacle includes a container portion configured to receive a liner therein. The container includes a pair of liner retainer elements secured to the outside surface on opposite sides of the container. In one embodimen

An improved waste receptacle and method for disposing of waste is disclosed. The receptacle includes a container portion configured to receive a liner therein. The container includes a pair of liner retainer elements secured to the outside surface on opposite sides of the container. In one embodiment, the liner retaining element includes a pair of spaced flanges protruding from the wall of the container. The liner retaining elements are configured to receive a portion of the liner disposed in the container and prevent the liner from collapsing into the container as waste is placed therein. In another embodiment, the waste receptacle includes a dispenser for storing a plurality of liners. The dispenser is engaged to the wall of the container. In one embodiment, the liners have an initial use that does not include storing waste or lining a waste receptacle. The liners are recycled by storing them in the dispenser, and each is later used as a liner for the waste receptacle as needed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A receptacle for storing waste, comprising:a container having a wall with an inner surface and an opposite outer surface, said wall extending between a top edge of said container and an opposite bottom edge of said container, said inner surface defining a storage space fo

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A receptacle for storing waste, comprising:a container having a wall with an inner surface and an opposite outer surface, said wall extending between a top edge of said container and an opposite bottom edge of said container, said inner surface defining a storage space for storing waste;a liner disposed within said storage space of said receptacle, said liner having a portion extending outside said storage space; andat least one liner retaining element on said wall configured to receive said portion of said liner, said liner retaining element preventing collapse of said liner in said storage space, said at least one liner retaining element including a first flange spaced a distance from a second flange and a tab having a catch surface disposed towards said top edge positioned between each of said flanges, said flanges and said tab engaged to and extending from said outer surface of said wall.