an improved diaper container to temporarily store soiled diapers prior to final disposal thereof which is characterized by an outer fluid impervious shell provided with a removably mounted liner . the liner comprises a pad of non - woven synthetic fibers impregnated with an odor adsorbing material , such as activated carbon . the outer shell is provided with a hinged lid for access to the interior of the container and the liner is slideably mounted within the outer shell in a snut fit with the inner walls of the outer shell . the activated carbon entraps noxious odors within the liner to effectively prevent the odors from escaping from the container when it is opened .