Wastequip has a total of 68 patents globally, out of which 56 have been granted. Of these 68 patents, more than 72% patents are active. The United States of America is where Wastequip has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Canada and Mexico. Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Wastequip.
Wastequip was founded in 1989. The company is a manufacturer specializing in waste handling and recycling equipment designed for the industrial sector. The company offers products such as dumpsters, compactors, balers, carts, containers, trailers, and other steel and plastic waste management solutions. These are engineered to collect, process, and transport recyclables, solid waste, liquid waste, and organic materials from residential, commercial, and industrial sources helping clients optimize routes and improve operational efficiency within the waste management industry.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Wastequip which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Wastequip patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Wastequip patent portfolio.
How many patents does Wastequip have?
Wastequip has a total of 68 patents globally. These patents belong to 44 unique patent families. Out of 68 patents, 49 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Wastequip File Every Year?

Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Wastequip Applications Filed | Wastequip Patents Granted |
| 2025 | – | 2 |
| 2024 | – | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
How many Wastequip patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents

How Many Patents did Wastequip File in Different Countries?

Countries in which Wastequip Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States of America | 54 |
| Canada | 11 |
| Mexico | 2 |
Where are Research Centers of Wastequip Patents Located?
The Research Centers of Wastequip Patents is the United States of America.
10 Best Wastequip Patents
USD683099S1 is the most popular patent in the Wastequip portfolio. It has received 35 citations so far from companies like Deka Products, Trashbots, Guangdong Bona Robot.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Wastequip:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| USD683099S1 | 35 |
| US6981734B2 | 28 |
| US7789256B2 | 25 |
| US7240936B2 | 25 |
| US20060208526A1 | 25 |
| USD557178S1 | 21 |
| US9004842B2 | 15 |
| US8998287B2 | 13 |
| US8746805B1 | 11 |
| US20070092364A1 | 11 |
What are Wastequip key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Wastequip?

The chart below distributes patents filed by Wastequip in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Wastequip thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions.

R&D Focus: How has Wastequip search focus changed over the years?

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