ELBO
»Elbo« is an elbow-operated, touch-free waste bin system for public toilets that enables hygienic disposal of hygiene products and promotes cleaner sanitation in shared spaces.
Maike Burghoff
The elbow is increasingly being used as a hygienic alternative to the hand for everyday movements. The lever waste bin for public toilets picks up on this movement and makes it possible to dispose of hygiene products quickly and without touching them. It is positioned directly next to the toilet and can be operated comfortably while seated. With a slight backward movement of the arm, the user pushes the lever backwards, causing the flap and bin to swing forwards so that the waste can be dropped directly. When the arm is pulled back, the opening closes automatically. To empty, the flap is pulled forwards and the container is removed. A stop holds the corpus in position and makes the process easier.
The lever waste bin not only makes it easier to dispose of waste when visiting the toilet, but also promotes hygienic behaviour in public spaces and helps to prevent unwanted waste disposal via the toilet.