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A device for securing lids of waste containers is provided. The device may be attached to an existing waste container or, at least part of the device may be formed integrally with the container. The device includes a strap with fasteners at each end that are matingly engageable with each other to se

A device for securing lids of waste containers is provided. The device may be attached to an existing waste container or, at least part of the device may be formed integrally with the container. The device includes a strap with fasteners at each end that are matingly engageable with each other to secure the lid to the container.

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1. A waste container, comprising:a container body; a lid connected to the container body by a hinge; a horizontally disposed engagement member on an outer surface of the container body opposite the hinge; a retaining device comprising a retaining strap having first and second opposing ends and adapt

1. A waste container, comprising:a container body; a lid connected to the container body by a hinge; a horizontally disposed engagement member on an outer surface of the container body opposite the hinge; a retaining device comprising a retaining strap having first and second opposing ends and adapted to extend in a vertical direction between the engagement member and lid; a first fastener attached to the first end of the retaining device and a second fastener attached to the second end of the retaining device, the first fastener being matingly engageable with the second fastener; and a first securing mechanism constructed and arranged to secure the retaining strap to the lid such that the retaining strap is slidable between an exterior of the lid and the first securing mechanism; wherein the retaining device is constructed and arranged to maintain the lid in a closed position when the retaining strap is engaged with the engagement member and the first and second fasteners are matingly engaged with each other in a first engaged position, and to release the lid from the closed position when the first and second fasteners are in a second non-engaged position; wherein the securing mechanism includes a first securing device attached to an exterior surface of the lid and defining a space therebetween so as to enable the strap to slide therethrough; wherein the thickness of at least one of said first and second fasteners is greater than the space between the first securing mechanism and the exterior of the lid so as to prevent the retaining strap from sliding completely out of said space. 2. The waste container of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism includes a second securing device attached to an interior surface of the lid.3. The waste container of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism and the lid are unitary.4. The waste container of claim 1, wherein the retaining device and the container are unitary.5. The waste container of claim 1, wherein the retaining device is a nylon web.6. The waste container of claim 1, wherein the first and second fasteners are quick-release fasteners.7. The combination of claim 1, wherein the engagement member is a second securing mechanism constructed and arranged to secure the retaining device to the container.