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The invention is a universal dumpster adapted for use with both conventional front loading and conventional roll-off refuse collection trucks. A universal dumpster according to this invention includes a floor, a pair of side walls, and a pair of end walls. The floor, side walls and end walls togethe

The invention is a universal dumpster adapted for use with both conventional front loading and conventional roll-off refuse collection trucks. A universal dumpster according to this invention includes a floor, a pair of side walls, and a pair of end walls. The floor, side walls and end walls together define an interior compartment for collecting and containing solid waste. A sleeve is fixed to each side wall to engage the pickup arm of a conventional front loading refuse collection vehicle. At least one of the end walls of the dumpster includes at least one door which is movable between a first fully closed position and a second fully opened position which exposes an opening through the end wall for depositing solid waste into the dumpster and discharging the solid waste from the dumpster. When the door of the end wall is in the fully opened position, a discharge chute is formed f6r guiding the solid waste out of the interior compartment of the dumpster. Because the dumpster is capable of being emptied through at least one of the end walls, the dumpster may be emptied by either a conventional front loading refuse collection truck or a conventional roll-off collection truck.

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[ That which is claimed:] [1.]1. A universal dumpster for collecting and containing and controlling solid waste at a refuse collection site, said dumpster comprising:a generally rectangular floor having interior and exterior surfaces;a pair of side walls having interior and exterior surfaces, each o

[ That which is claimed:] [1.]1. A universal dumpster for collecting and containing and controlling solid waste at a refuse collection site, said dumpster comprising:a generally rectangular floor having interior and exterior surfaces;a pair of side walls having interior and exterior surfaces, each of said side walls extending upwardly from said floor and attached thereto;a pair of end walls having interior and exterior surfaces, each of said end walls extending upwardly from said floor and attached to said floor and said side walls;said floor, said side walls and said end walls defining an interior compartment for collecting and containing the solid waste therein;a pair of sleeves, each of said sleeves fixed to the exterior surface of one of said side walls and having an elongate opening formed therein sized to accommodate the pick-up arm assembly of a conventional front loading refuse collection vehicle;wherein at least one of said end walls has an opening therethrough and comprises a lower door hingedly attached to said floor, said lower door movable between a first fully closed position and a second fully opened position to discharge the solid waste from the interior compartment of the dumpster into the refuse collection vehicle, said at least one end wall further comprising an upper door pivotally connected to said side walls.