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A container may be configured to be operable between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration. The container may include a base that supports a first attachment member. The container may include a roof that supports a second attachment member. The first and second attachment members ma

A container may be configured to be operable between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration. The container may include a base that supports a first attachment member. The container may include a roof that supports a second attachment member. The first and second attachment members may be spaced apart from each other when the container is in the erected configuration. The first and second attachment members may be configured to allow the roof to be secured to the base when the container is in the collapsed configuration. A hinge assembly that may be used with the collapsible container may include a pivoting component, an attachment member that supports the pivoting component, and a securement member. The attachment member may cooperate with the securement member to secure the pivoting component in an upright orientation.

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1. A container configured to be operable between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration, the container comprising: a base that supports a first attachment member, the first attachment member including first and second tabs that are spaced apart from each other, the first tab defining

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A container configured to be operable between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration, the container comprising: a base that supports a first attachment member, the first attachment member including first and second tabs that are spaced apart from each other, the first tab defining a first aperture and the second tab defining a second aperture;a roof that supports a second attachment member, the second attachment member including a third tab that is configured to be at least partially received between the first and second tabs when the container is in the collapsed configuration, the third tab defining a third aperture that substantially aligns with the first and second apertures when the container is in the collapsed configuration; anda securement assembly that is supported by the base of the container, the securement assembly including a pin that is configured to be biased into at least two of the first, second, or third apertures when the container is in the collapsed configuration, thereby securing the first and second attachment members relative to each other and securing the roof to the base,wherein the first and second attachment members are spaced apart from each other when the container is in the erected configuration. 2. The container of claim 1, wherein the first attachment member is integral with the base and the second attachment member is integral with the roof. 3. The container of claim 1, wherein the first and second attachment members are disposed at corresponding corners of the base and the roof, respectively. 4. The container of claim 3, wherein the first attachment member at least partially defines a stub at the corresponding corner of the base, wherein the roof includes a sleeve that protrudes downward from the corresponding corner of the roof, and wherein the sleeve is configured to at least partially receive the stub when the container is in the collapsed configuration. 5. A container configured to be operable between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration, the container comprising: a base that supports a first attachment member;a roof that supports a second attachment member;an end wall that is rotatably supported by the first attachment member and that supports a third attachment member; anda moveable component that is supported by the roof, the moveable component attached to the end wall such that when the container is operated from the collapsed configuration to the erected configuration, the movable component causes the end wall to rotate from a lowered orientation to an upright orientation,wherein the first and second attachment members are spaced apart from each other when the container is in the erected configuration, and facilitate securement of the roof to the base when the container is in the collapsed configuration, andwherein the second and third attachment members facilitate securement of the roof to the end wall when the container is in the erected configuration. 6. The container of claim 5, wherein the first attachment member comprises first and second tabs that are spaced apart from each other, and wherein the second attachment member comprises a third tab that is configured to be at least partially received between the first and second tabs when the container is in the collapsed configuration. 7. The container of claim 6, wherein the first, second, and third tabs each define a respective aperture, and wherein the respective apertures substantially align with respect to each other when the container is in the collapsed configuration. 8. The container of claim 7, further comprising a securement assembly that is supported by the base of the container, the securement assembly including a pin that is configured to be biased into at least two of the respective apertures to secure the first and second attachment members relative to each other, thereby securing the roof to the base. 9. The container of claim 6, wherein the third attachment member comprises a fourth tab that is configured to be disposed adjacent to the third tab when the end wall is in the upright orientation. 10. The container of claim 9, wherein the third and fourth tabs each define a respective aperture, and wherein the respective apertures substantially align with respect to each other when the end wall is in the upright orientation. 11. The container of claim 10, further comprising a securement assembly that is supported by the end wall of the container, the securement assembly including a pin that is configured to be biased into the respective apertures to secure the second and third attachment members relative to each other, thereby securing the roof to the end wall. 12. A container that is operable between a collapsed configuration and an erected configuration, the container comprising: a base that supports a first attachment member, the first attachment member defining a void;a roof that supports a second attachment member, the second attachment member configured to be at least partially received in the void when the container is in the collapsed configuration;an end wall that is pivotally attached to first attachment member and that is operable between a lowered orientation and an upright orientation, wherein a portion of the end wall is disposed in the void when the end wall is in the upright orientation, and wherein the portion of the end wall vacates the void when the end wall is operated to the lowered orientation, thereby enabling the second attachment member to be at least partially received in the void; anda securement assembly, wherein the securement assembly is configured to: secure the roof to the base via cooperation with the first and second attachment members when the container is in the collapsed configuration; andsecure the end wall in the upright orientation via cooperation with the first attachment member and the portion of the end wall when the container is in the erected configuration,wherein the first and second attachment members are spaced apart from each other when the container is in the erected configuration. 13. The container of claim 12, wherein the first attachment member is integral with the base and the second attachment member is integral with the roof. 14. The container of claim 12, wherein the first and second attachment members are disposed at corresponding corners of the base and the roof, respectively. 15. The container of claim 12, wherein the first attachment member comprises first and second tabs that are spaced apart from each other and the second attachment member comprises a third tab that is configured to be received between the first and second tabs. 16. The container of claim 15, wherein the first, second, and third tabs each define a respective aperture, and wherein the respective apertures of the first, second, and third tabs substantially align with respect to each other when the container is in the collapsed configuration. 17. The container of claim 16, wherein the securement assembly comprises a pin that is captively attached to the container and that is configured to be biased into at least two of the respective apertures of the first, second, and third tabs to secure the first and second attachment members relative to each other, thereby securing the roof to the base. 18. The container of claim 17, wherein the end wall includes a third attachment member, and wherein the second and third attachment members are configured to secure the roof to the end wall when the container is in the erected configuration. 19. The container of claim 18, wherein the third attachment member comprises a fourth tab that is configured to be disposed adjacent to the third tab when the end wall is in the upright orientation, wherein the third and fourth tabs each define a respective aperture, andwherein the respective apertures of the third and fourth tabs substantially align with respect to each other when the end wall is in the upright orientation. 20. The container of claim 19, further comprising a second securement assembly that is supported by the end wall, the second securement assembly including a second pin, wherein the second pin is configured to be biased into the respective apertures of the third and fourth tabs to secure the second and third attachment members relative to each other, thereby securing the roof to the end wall.