A multipurpose refuse receptacle comprising an outer shell defining an inner chamber, a receiving assembly disposed within the inner chamber, and a door assembly. The door assembly is movable between an open position and a close position. The receptacle has a basket carrier and a basket, the basket being disposable within the basket carrier. Further, a hydraulic lift assembly is operably coupled to the basket carrier, the hydraulic lift assembly having a pump assembly. A mechanism is operably coupled to the pump assembly and the door assembly, the mechanism being movable in a first direction. Wherein, when the mechanism is moved in the first direction the door assembly moves to the open position. Further wherein, when the mechanism is moved in the first direction, hydraulic pressure is generated by the pump assembly.