Never thought I'd spend this much on trash cans, and my husband thought I had gone mad. However, once the 2 cans I ordered arrived securely packed in SimpleHuman boxes and also within larger Amazon boxes (they were massive packages!) and I set them up in the kitchen (one for recycling and one for garbage) we were both convinced I'd made the right purchase.
The 13 gallon bags I buy in bulk from Costco or Sam's Club fit fine, but since each can came with 3 packages of sample bags (I think 2 or 3 bags per package), I'm using those for now. I've only had the cans a few days, but so far we really like them--and we only had to take the trash out ONCE in two days! We usually fill up our old can at least twice a day.
The butterfly feature is the reason I purchased these particular cans, and the quiet close (they close slowly, they don't slap down!) is very nice. To change the bag, you only have to lift the back of the can and tilt it forward so that it stays propped up a bit, and pull the old bag out. No need to take out the entire plastic liner can. In other words, there is no lifting (other than the actual bag of trash). To keep the top open to peel carrots or whatnot, you just move the metal bars holding each side up into a little grooves and presto!--the can stays open for you.
These have a 10 year warranty, for which I plan to register online. I purposely chose not to buy a motion sensor can because there seems to be too much chance it will fail. But these don't have any fancy mechanisms, as far as I can tell, so should hold up pretty well. The reviews seem to suggest this will be the case.
The reason we replaced our little $10 plastic under-the-sink open trashcan is because the one year old cat we just adopted kept sneaking in the cabinet and dumping the trash all over the kitchen and dragging it out into the rest of the house! This TOTALLY solved our problem (though somewhat expensively--but that's neither here nor there!). And our recycling was going into an old plastic gallon ice cream tub and had to be taken out several times a day (and was gross to look at). Now we have this HUGE enclosed can and can put everything in there and take it out far less often. Everyone in the family is very happy with these can.
So worth the money!!! If you are considering these and they fit your budget (I used birthday money, but I'm a little embarrassed to say this in my thank you note to mom :-), go for it. If all you are looking for is a trashcan, go to Walmart and spend $10-20. But if you want a trashcan that looks good, works really well, holds a lot, fits normal 13 gallon bags and will supposedly last for years, spend the extra bucks and be done with it. You'll be glad you did!
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Customers find this trash can to be a fantastic Simplehuman product with a well-designed appearance, and one customer notes it looks more like an appliance in the kitchen. The can is durable, with customers reporting it's going strong after six years and noting it's not something a dog could easily knock over. Moreover, the butterfly mechanism works very well, and customers appreciate that it fits perfectly in space, particularly with plastic trash bags from Costco. Additionally, the can is dog-proof, completely keeping dogs out of the trash, and customers consider it well worth the money.
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524 customers mention quality, 514 positive, 10 negative
This is a great trash can. The lid closes slowly. The pedal is positioned on the end, which is convenient for the way we position the can....Read more
Great product. I’m on my 3rd attempt to get one that’s not dented. There are many reviews about dents n the shipping process....Read more
Best trash can I have purchased, this is the second one, first still going strong after six years, purchased this for our recycling needs... highly...Read more
What can one say about a trash can? This one is attractive, well made, easy to clean, and the cavity is a decent size so unless you put something...Read more
314 customers mention appearance, 308 positive, 6 negative
...I doubt it will ever wear out; we'll have it forever. It looks great, fits neatly and compactly along the side of the stove, and functions perfectly....Read more
...but it is really nice and sleek; it's narrow in the front and very deep. We have a small space between our fridge and a door so this works perfectly....Read more
...But... it is still beautiful and fits so tightly and perfectly at the end of our kitchen island. Update: I re-rated this to five stars....Read more
What can one say about a trash can? This one is attractive, well made, easy to clean, and the cavity is a decent size so unless you put something...Read more
240 customers mention durability, 190 positive, 50 negative
...If it's possible for a trash can to be sexy, this one is. Sturdy, sleek, smooth opening, inner lining that makes changing the bag easy. Love. Love....Read more
It's simple and well built. I love the pull out insert, which is very durable. Regular 13 gallon Hefty trash bags fit perfectly....Read more
...I'm glad I finally bought it. It's heavy duty. The inside can comes out easily. Easy to throw things away with the step and butterfly opening....Read more
...My one issue is that it came dented....Read more
237 customers mention lid operation, 199 positive, 38 negative
Does everything it advertises! Opens quietly and closes quietly, ease of use, you can use your garbage bag or buy theirs (buy theirs), use pedal to...Read more
...It opens and closes so smoothly and quietly you won't hear a thing. The bags that you use with it fit perfectly with no fuss and are strong....Read more
This is a great trash can. The lid closes slowly. The pedal is positioned on the end, which is convenient for the way we position the can....Read more
...so you bag doesn't stay "sucked-down" into the can or the soft-close lid, or the built-in lip that you prop the can on when it's time to change the...Read more
204 customers mention functionality, 200 positive, 4 negative
This Trash Can is amazing. It works great and even though it has an oval shape it holds a ton of trash. I also have the matching recycle bin....Read more
...It's pretty, but not obtrusive. It's functional. It doesn't get finger prints on it (unlike my stove, dishwasher and fridge)....Read more
...Looks sharp, and works well. Comes with 10 year warranty which is comforting because paying so much for a trash can makes me feel a little crazy....Read more
bought this a s deterrent to keep the dog out of the garbage. works perfectly, looks nice, easy to operate, plenty of space for a busy household....Read more
185 customers mention fit, 174 positive, 11 negative
...of "custom fit" bags, but I put a regular 13gal bag in and fits perfectly. Only gave 4 stars due to high price.Read more
...fit for this can, they are equally as impressive, heavy duty, fit perfectly. Overall, I am a Superhuman fanatic ! Best trash can madeRead more
...the can looks great as we have stainless appliances and it fits right in. Excellent can!!Read more
...The quiet close is the selling point for me. And regular trash bags fit fine....Read more
167 customers mention dog proof, 155 positive, 12 negative
...This is perfect and it is dog proof! I can finally leave my garbage can in the kitchen and not in the garage! Looks great as well!!!!Read more
Dog proofing is nice. Whole thing is Larger than I thought but still uses regular trash can kitchen size inside.Read more
These are the most AMAZING trash cans out there....totally dog PROOF. They are pricey but WORTH every penny. I just got them a couple months ago....Read more
It's skinny, it keeps the dog out and it works perfectly. If some nit wit doesn't break it (cleaning people or me) it should last a lifetime.Read more
344 customers mention value for money, 220 positive, 124 negative
Worth every penny. Breath of fresh air compared to my last trash can that didn’t open all the way. Even taking the full trash bag out is just better....Read more
...I did some research and this can is dog proof so far. Sure it's expensive but it looks great and they last for years....Read more
...Stainless steel looks great in my kitchen. Worth the money. Don’t go for a cheaper other brand, worth the money. No regrets.Read more
...It's pricey but worth it, sturdy, easy to clean, though because of the design there's a little more to clean, actually holds more than the can I...Read more
Keeps dogs out and odors in!
My family of six (2 big humans, 1 little human, 2 curious cats and 1 mischievous dog named Rubble) have owned and abused this trashcan since 2021; It is by far the best trashcan for keeping the smells in and the animals out. No batteries required. No electronics. Just a heavy duty foot pedal to open the bi-fold top that never fails. When it's time to take the trash out, you open the lambo doors, remove the inner bin, grab the bag straps, pull up and enjoy. Yes, you read that right, enjoy. The slots on the sides of the inner bin let the bag glide right out with little to no effort; Never struggle again. As for Rubble, well, his name doesn't rhyme with trouble for no reason. If he catches wind of human food, he's going to stop nothing short of calling in a demo crane to eat it. The good news is this trashcan is too strong for the crane. He can't break in, but my little human can still use it. Incredible.
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CRISTINA GARCIAReviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2022
Excelente!
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It’s a very good-quality bin; just be aware that the 45L size is quite big and a bit heavy too.Diana12Great quality!
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Guillaume G.Reviewed in France on January 3, 2020
Mieux qu'une poubelle : une poubelle papillon !
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