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An apparatus and method for collecting and transporting concrete waste comprises a container, a cart for supporting and moving the container and a lifting component attached to the frame of a cement truck for lifting the cart and container off the ground for transport. The apparatus may be stored o

An apparatus and method for collecting and transporting concrete waste comprises a container, a cart for supporting and moving the container and a lifting component attached to the frame of a cement truck for lifting the cart and container off the ground for transport. The apparatus may be stored on a cement truck so that the apparatus prevents disposal of cement and concrete waste in an unlawful or unsightly manner and allows the cement and concrete waste to be returned to a cement and concrete production facility and recycled. The cart includes a component for tilting the container about its midsection by an elongated lever or handle. The cart also includes a component for limiting the forward tilting of the container and for locking the container in an upright position. A wheel locking mechanism for at least one wheel of the cart is provided. The mechanism is manually engaged or disengaged.

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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus for the collection and transportation of cement waste comprising: a container to receive cement waste; cart means for supporting and moving the container; means mounted to the frame of a cement mixer truck between the cab of the truck and the mixer for lift

The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus for the collection and transportation of cement waste comprising: a container to receive cement waste; cart means for supporting and moving the container; means mounted to the frame of a cement mixer truck between the cab of the truck and the mixer for lifting the cart means and container off the ground for transport of the cement waste; said cart means comprising cage means rotatably mounted to the cart means for holding the container and allowing the container to tilt relative to the cart means; said cage means comprising at least one band encircling said container with a pair of shafts extending from the opposite sides of said band; said cart means comprising means for rotatably receiving said shafts of said cage means; said cart means further comprising means for rotating the container forward and backward about the axis of said shafts; said means for rotating the container forward and backward about the axis of said shafts further comprises at least one extension handle; said at least one extension handle is attached to one of said shafts; at least one tilt limitation bracket, said tilt bracket disposed upon said cart means and being movable from a first position to a second position; said tilt bracket engaging said extension handle in said first position and preventing said container from tilting beyond a predetermined angle; and said tilt bracket permitting free rotation of said container in said second position. 2. An apparatus for the collection and transportation of cement waste comprising: a container to receive cement waste; cart means for supporting and moving the container; means mounted to the frame of a cement mixer truck between the cab of the truck and the mixer for lifting the cart means and container off the ground for transport of the cement waste; said cart means comprising cage means rotatably mounted to the cart means for holding the container and allowing the container to tilt relative to the cart means; said cage means comprising at least one band encircling said container with a pair of shafts extending from the opposite sides of said band; said cart means comprising means for rotatably receiving said shafts of said cage means; said cart means further comprising means for rotating the container forward and backward about the axis of said shafts; said means for rotating the container forward and backward about the axis of said shafts further comprises at least one extension handle; said at least one extension handle is attached to one of said shafts; a vertical locking bracket, said locking bracket disposed upon said cart means and being movable from a first position to a second position; said locking bracket engaging said extension handle in said first position and preventing said container from tilting; and said locking bracket permitting free rotation of said container in said second position. 3. An apparatus for the collection and transportation of cement waste comprising: a container to receive cement waste; cart means for supporting and moving the container; means mounted to the frame of a cement mixer truck between the cab of the truck and the mixer for lifting the cart means and container off the ground for transport of the cement waste; said cart means comprising cage means rotatably mounted to the cart means for holding the container and allowing the container to tilt relative to the cart means; said cage means comprising at least one band encircling said container with a pair of shafts extending from the opposite sides of said band; said cart means comprising means for rotatably receiving said shafts of said cage means; said cart means further comprising means for rotating the container forward and backward about the axis of said shafts; said means for rotating the container forward and backward about the axis of said shafts further comprises at least one extension handle; a cart frame; wheels attached to said cart frame for transport thereof; a locking plate, said locking plate being fixedly attached to at least one of said wheels, having a diameter smaller than said wheel and at least one securing aperture extending orthogonally therethrough; a parking mechanism, said parking mechanism being attached to said cart frame and having an extendable pin sized and shaped to removably engage said securing aperture; and said pin being extendable from a first, retracted position, permitting free movement of said locking plate to a second, extended position wherein said pin engages said securing aperture and prevents movement of said locking plate, thereby preventing movement of said cart means.