Rack for collecting recyclable materials

Abstract

A rack for supporting flexible bags in an open condition. The rack includes first and second wire side members each having at least two upwardly standing spaced elongated wire members having an upper end and a lower end, a rim member integrally connected to the upper ends of the upwardly standing elongated wire members, and a side retaining member integrally connected to the lower ends of the upwardly standing elongated wire members; and a base having a first end and a second end, the base comprising at least two spaced longitudinally disposed wire members each having an upper tangential surface and a lower tangential surface, a plurality of upper base members each affixed at opposite ends thereof in a substantially perpendicular relationship to the upper tangential surfaces of the longitudinally disposed wire members and a plurality of lower base members each affixed at opposite ends thereof in a substantially perpendicular relationship to the lower tangential surfaces of the longitudinally disposed wire members, the first and second ends of the base each having an upper base member and a lower base member positioned so as to define an opening at each of the first and second ends effective to position the side retaining members of the first and second wire side members therethrough.