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The Rubbermaid Commercial step trash can is a rectangular injection-moulded high-density polyethylene HDPE garbage can suitable for hospitals and other business and industrial environments. High-density polyethylene HDPE is stronger than low-density polyethylene LDPE and resists moisture and certain chemicals. A foot pedal lifts the lid and enables hands-free trash disposal. The Rubbermaid Commercial step trash can is suitable with various accessories including a rigid plastic liner and trash can liners sold separately. This product complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA Standard 1910.1030 on bloodborne pathogens for the safe containment of infectious waste and Factory Mutual FM Approvals Standard 6921 for combustible waste containers. Trash cans are used for the disposal and temporary storage of garbage. They are typically made of plastic or metal and sometimes have a top or lid to contain odours and waste. Certain garbage cans meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA requirements for the disposal of medical waste or National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standards Institute NSF/ANSI requirements for food handling and processing. Others include a lock to prevent unauthorised access safeguard confidential materials and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA requirements. Waste bins can also be colour-coded to facilitate the separation of recyclable waste such as bottles cans paper and general refuse. Ash/trash cans typically include an ash tray on top for cigarette disposal. Trash cans are used in virtually all commercial and industrial environments. Rubbermaid manufactures cleaning organising and material handling products for commercial medical and industrial applications. The company founded in 1933 is headquartered in Huntersville NC.