A receptacle or container including a container portion and a base unit for storing bags, liners, sheet material or the like, wherein there is a path between the container portion and the base unit whereby bags, liners, sheet material or the like in the base unit can be moved from the base unit into the container portion, and wherein there are a number of deflectable members associated with the path. In one embodiment, the present invention may be used to handle trash, garbage or recyclables.