A lid assembly for use with a waste management system includes a lid having an opening defined therethrough, wherein the lid assembly is configured to couple to a container. The lid assembly also includes at least one flap assembly including a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to the lid an
A lid assembly for use with a waste management system includes a lid having an opening defined therethrough, wherein the lid assembly is configured to couple to a container. The lid assembly also includes at least one flap assembly including a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to the lid and a flap portion coupled to the counterbalance mechanism. The flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening.
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1. A lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said lid assembly comprising: a lid configured to couple to a container, said lid comprising an opening defined therethrough and at least one lid notch formed proximate said opening; andat least one flap assembly comprising: a counterbalance
1. A lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said lid assembly comprising: a lid configured to couple to a container, said lid comprising an opening defined therethrough and at least one lid notch formed proximate said opening; andat least one flap assembly comprising: a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid at said lid notch, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is positioned outside of the lid; anda flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening. 2. The lid assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is configured to automatically move said at least one flap assembly from the open position to the closed position. 3. The lid assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said counterbalance mechanism comprises a first end coupled to said flap portion, a second end, and a body extending therebetween, said body coupled to said lid. 4. The lid assembly in accordance with claim 3, wherein said second end comprises a counterbalance weight configured to automatically move said flap assembly from the open position to the closed position. 5. The lid assembly in accordance with claim 4, wherein said counterbalance weight is adjustable to move said flap assembly at a desired rate. 6. The lid assembly in accordance with claim 3, wherein said second end is manually operable by a technician. 7. A waste management system comprising: a chute configured to channel waste therethrough;a container configured to collect the waste channeled through said chute; anda lid assembly coupled between said chute and said container, said lid assembly comprising: a lid coupled to said container and comprising an opening defined therethrough; andat least one flap assembly comprising a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid and a flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening. 8. The waste management system in accordance with claim 7, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is configured to automatically move from the closed position to the open position. 9. The waste management system in accordance with claim 7, wherein said lid comprises a bottom surface and a sealing strip coupled to said bottom surface, wherein said sealing strip forms a barrier between said lid and said flap portion to prevent migration of vapors through said opening. 10. The waste management system in accordance with claim 7, wherein said counterbalance mechanism comprises a first end coupled to said flap portion, a second end, and a body extending therebetween, said body coupled to said lid. 11. The waste management system in accordance with claim 10, wherein said second end comprises a counterbalance weight configured to automatically move said flap assembly from the closed position to the open position, wherein said counterbalance weight is adjustable to move said flap assembly at a desired rate. 12. The waste management system in accordance with claim 7, further comprising a coupling ring coupled to said lid and defining a second opening therethrough, wherein said coupling ring comprises a flange coupled to said lid and a collar extending from said flange. 13. A method of assembling a lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said method comprising: defining an opening in a lid;pivotally coupling a body of at least one counterbalance mechanism to the lid proximate the opening;coupling at least one flap portion to a first end of the body; andcoupling a counterbalance weight to an opposing second end of the body, wherein the at least one counterbalance mechanism and the at least one flap portion are moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct the opening, wherein the counterbalance mechanism is positioned above a first side of the lid and the flap portion is positioned below an opposing second side of the lid. 14. The method according to claim 13, further comprising coupling a sealing strip to a bottom surface of the lid such that the sealing strip forms a barrier between the lid and the at least one flap portion to prevent migration of vapors through the opening when the at least one flap portion is in the closed position. 15. The method according to claim 13, wherein coupling a counterbalance weight to an opposing second end of the body comprises coupling an adjustable counterbalance weight to the second end such that the at least one flap portion automatically moves from the open position to the closed position at a desired rate. 16. The method according to claim 13, further comprising coupling a coupling ring to the lid, wherein said coupling ring comprises a flange coupled to the lid and a collar extending from the flange. 17. A lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said lid assembly comprising: a lid configured to couple to a container, said lid comprising an opening defined therethrough, a bottom surface, and a sealing strip coupled to said bottom surface; andat least one flap assembly comprising: a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is positioned outside of the lid; anda flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening, wherein said sealing strip forms a barrier between said lid and said flap portion to prevent migration of vapors through said opening. 18. A lid assembly for use with a waste management system, said lid assembly comprising: a lid configured to couple to a container, said lid comprising an opening defined therethrough;a coupling ring coupled to said lid and defining a second opening therethrough, wherein said coupling ring comprises a flange coupled to said lid and a collar extending from said flange; andat least one flap assembly comprising: a counterbalance mechanism pivotally coupled to said lid, wherein said counterbalance mechanism is positioned outside of the lid; anda flap portion coupled to said counterbalance mechanism, wherein said flap assembly is moveable between a closed position and an open position to selectively obstruct said opening. 19. The lid assembly in accordance with claim 18, wherein said lid comprises at least one lid notch and said coupling ring comprises at least one ring notch that at least partially overlaps said at least one lid notch, wherein said flap assembly is coupled to said lid proximate said at least one lid notch and said at least one ring notch.
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