The BigBelly Cordless Compaction System™, is an automatic, solar powered compacting trash receptacle. The BigBelly™ has been shown to eliminate at least 3 out of every 4 collection trips, offering the potential to dramatically reduce collection costs at parks, footpaths and other outdoor areas where the public disposes of high volumes of trash. The BigBelly Cordless Compaction System™ is also an effective litter control tool, preventing costly and unsightly bin overflow by holding at least 4 times the amount of trash of standard trash cans. Because the BigBelly™ reduces litter and is a closed system, it reduces rodents and other trash related vermin. Finally, the BigBelly Cordless Compaction System™ allows sites to minimise trash handling during peak patron hours, thereby improving patron experience and freeing staff for other tasks.