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A containment system to safely store a waste scoop includes: an outer receptacle including a bottom surface, at least one side wall, an opening and a first coupling element; an inner receptacle including a bottom surface and at least one side wall housed within the outer receptacle and including an

A containment system to safely store a waste scoop includes: an outer receptacle including a bottom surface, at least one side wall, an opening and a first coupling element; an inner receptacle including a bottom surface and at least one side wall housed within the outer receptacle and including an opening, wherein the inner receptacle is removable from the outer receptacle via the opening of the outer receptacle; a scoop assembly including a scoop, a handle, and a lid, wherein the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle and is removable from the inner receptacle via the opening of the inner receptacle; a compartment including a second coupling element for connecting the compartment to the outer receptacle via the first and second coupling elements; and a third and fourth coupling element to secure a planar surface of the lid to cover the opening of the outer receptacle.

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1. A containment system to safely store waste and a waste scoop, comprising: (a) an outer receptacle including a bottom surface, at least one side wall, an opening and a first coupling element;(b) an inner receptacle including a bottom surface and at least one side wall housed within the outer recep

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A containment system to safely store waste and a waste scoop, comprising: (a) an outer receptacle including a bottom surface, at least one side wall, an opening and a first coupling element;(b) an inner receptacle including a bottom surface and at least one side wall housed within the outer receptacle and including an opening, wherein the inner receptacle is removable from the outer receptacle via the opening of the outer receptacle;(c) a scoop assembly including a scoop, a handle, and a lid, wherein the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle and is removable from the inner receptacle via the opening of the inner receptacle;(d) a compartment including a second coupling element for connecting the compartment to the outer receptacle via the first and second coupling elements; (e) wherein when the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle and the inner receptacle is housed within the outer receptacle, the lid of the scoop assembly can be coupled to the outer receptacle so as to enclose the scoop and inner receptacle within the outer receptacle;(f) wherein when the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle and the inner receptacle is housed within the outer receptacle, the lid of the scoop assembly is decoupled from the outer receptacle for removal of the scoop from the inner and outer receptacles; andwherein the scoop assembly includes a third coupling element and the outer receptacle further includes a fourth coupling element capable of being joined with the third coupling element to secure a planar surface of the lid to cover the opening of the outer receptacle. 2. The containment system of claim 1, wherein: (a) the first coupling element includes at least one mechanical element to receive the second coupling element and abut a planar surface of the compartment;(b) the second coupling element includes at least one mechanical element to receive the first coupling element and to abut a planar surface of the compartment to the outer receptacle;(c) the compartment is removed from the outer receptacle by decoupling the first coupling element from the second coupling element; and(d) the first and second coupling elements are adapted to decouple for the replacement of an odor reduction or air fresher substance. 3. The containment system of claim 1, wherein the compartment includes a vent to continuously absorbs odor through the at least one vent. 4. The containment system of claim 1, wherein the compartment includes a vent to continuously release air freshener through the at least one vent. 5. The containment system of claim 1, wherein, when the first and second coupling elements are coupled together, the containment system is capable of deterring a toddler. 6. The containment system of claim 1, wherein, when the third and fourth coupling elements are coupled together, the containment system is capable of deterring a toddler. 7. The containment system of claim 1, wherein the inner receptacle includes a protrusion extending inward or upward and adapted to remove any residual waste on the scoop when the scoop is moved against the protrusion. 8. The containment system of claim 7, wherein the inner receptacle is disposable and replaceable. 9. A containment system to safely store a waste scoop, comprising: (a) an outer receptacle, including a bottom surface, at least one side wall, an opening and a first coupling element;(b) an inner receptacle housed within the outer receptacle and including a bottom surface, at least one side wall, an opening, wherein the inner receptacle is removable from the outer receptacle via the opening of the outer receptacle;(c) a scoop assembly including a scoop, a handle, and a lid including a second coupling element, wherein the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle and is removable from the inner receptacle via the opening of the inner receptacle, and wherein the lid is connected to the outer receptacle, via the first and second coupling elements, so as to cover the opening of the outer receptacle and deter a toddler;(d) a compartment capable of containing an odor reduction or odor freshener element;(e) wherein, when the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle, the inner receptacle is housed within the outer receptacle, and the lid of the scoop assembly is connected to the outer receptacle, the scoop and inner receptacle are enclosed within the outer receptacle;(f) wherein the inner receptacle includes at least one protrusion extending inwardly or upwardly and adapted to remove any residual waste on the scoop when the scoop is moved against the protrusion; andwherein the scoop assembly includes a third coupling element and the outer receptacle further includes a fourth coupling element capable of being joined with the third coupling element to secure a planar surface of the lid to cover the opening of the outer receptacle. 10. The containment system of claim 9, wherein the compartment further includes at least one vent for the odor reduction element to continuously absorb odor. 11. The containment system of claim 9, wherein the compartment further includes at least one vent for the odor freshener element to continuously release an air freshener. 12. The containment system of claim 9, wherein the compartment is removably coupled to the outer receptacle. 13. The containment system of claim 9, wherein the compartment is removably coupled to the lid. 14. The containment system of claim 9, wherein the first and second coupling elements are capable of being mechanically coupled and decoupled for coupling and decoupling of the lid and the outer receptacle together. 15. The containment system of claim 9, wherein the lid can further include a hinge or tether to connect the lid to the outer receptacle to provide a closure and access to the openings of the outer and inner receptacles. 16. The containment system of claim 15, wherein, when the first and second coupling elements are coupled together, the containment system is capable of deterring a toddler. 17. A containment system to safely store waste and a waste scoop, comprising: (a) an outer receptacle, including an opening and a first coupling element;(b) an inner receptacle housed within the outer receptacle including a bottom surface, at least one sidewall and an opening, wherein the inner receptacle is removable from the outer receptacle via the opening of the outer receptacle;(c) a scoop assembly including a scoop, a handle, and a lid including a second coupling element, wherein the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle and is removable from the inner receptacle via the opening of the inner receptacle, and wherein the lid is connected to the outer receptacle, via the first and second coupling elements, so as to cover the opening of the outer receptacle;(d) a compartment capable of containing an odor reduction or air freshener substance;(e) wherein, when the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle, the inner receptacle is housed within the outer receptacle, and the lid of the scoop assembly is connected to the outer receptacle, the scoop and inner receptacle are enclosed within the outer receptacle;(f) wherein the inner receptacle includes at least one flexible protrusion extending inwardly or upwardly and adapted to remove any residual waste on the scoop when the scoop is moved against the protrusion; andwherein the scoop assembly includes a third coupling element and the outer receptacle further includes a fourth coupling element capable of being joined with the third coupling element to secure a planar surface of the lid to cover the opening of the outer receptacle. 18. The containment system of claim 17, wherein the protrusions extend inwardly from opposing sides or upwardly from the bottom of the inner receptacle.