a combined trash receptacle is proposed to be used on dining tables in public restaurants , or at home for the ready disposal of paper and plastic items provided for sanitary reasons , which would otherwise tend to clutter the table top in an unsightly manner . the trash receptacle is provided with one or more openings on the side thereof for the insertion and disposal of trash , and is moreover combined with either an accompanying ashtray , lamp stand , candle holder or flower vase , which in each case preferably serves additionally as the lid or cover for the trash receptacle .