An open-topped, vacuum release trash container apparatus for use with trash container bags, the apparatus comprised of a hollow container comprising a continuous substantially vertical side wall, the side wall having an inner wall and an outer wall, a bottom joined to the side wall, a plurality of substantially vertical spaced apart support ribs, the ribs disposed within the side wall between the inner wall and the outer wall, the ribs thereby defining open columns between the ribs, a lipped rim around a top of the side wall, a plurality of vacuum release orifices in a top of the rim, a plurality of vacuum release orifices in the inner wall, the orifices proximal to the bottom of the container, the orifices in communication with the columns. The apparatus is provided with a variety of foot hold embodiments.