original and fully functional cherry red enameled vintage american industrial foot-operated triangular-shaped pressed and folded steel oily rag waste can designed and fabricated by the justrite mfg. co., chicago, il. the "empty every night" factory waste can was patented by charles s. packer for the justrite mfg. co., chicago, il. established in 1906, justrite has long been a leading manufacturer of quality metal products for the janitorial/sanitary, hotel/motel and hospitality markets. original bright yellow "empty every night" enameled lettering largely intact. the foot-operated pedal remains in good working condition. nicely worn and weathered surface patina. measures 16 x 18 x 18 1/2 inches.