simplehuman 10 Liter / 2.6 Gallon Compact Slim Bathroom or Office Step Trash Can, Black Plastic

My sister recently purchased a Genie cat litter disposal can and bags and was raving about what a wonderful innovation it is. I also have cats. so I looked into it. Although I am sure it is a good product, I was put off by the price of their bags. It is probably great for indoor litter boxes to control odor, but I keep my litter box on the outdoor covered lanai near the cat door, so odor isn't really an issue. I did like the idea of having a trash can with a lid since I am using a can without one, and I wanted a small, rectangular can for the allotted space.This can not only has a lid, they make trash bags to fit it with a drawstring (seldom found in such small bags) which will make removing the waste so much easier and less messy. And since they are only trash bags and not part of a fancy ring-top system, they are a good bit less expensive and can also be used in my bathroom trash can. I have a Simple Human trash can in my kitchen and think it is well-made, and so is this little gem. Plus, the lid stays open so you can scoop clumps easily, and it has a wide opening (unlike the Genie can) so spillage is not a problem.I know this can wasn't designed for use as a cat litter disposer, but it works just fine for me!A year has passed and my little can is still working well. I ordered a second one recently because I got a second cat and second litter box. I saw a review that said the new version doesn't have a removable liner, but I decided that this isn't a problem since I use the disposal bags that fit this can for easier and cleaner litter disposal anyway. And with the removable liner gone, the can holds more capacity, so I think it is actually a good thing. So my recommendation is to buy this can and also purchase the disposable bags that fit it and you will always have a clean trash can that works well.

The pedal still works perfectly after several years, the lid still locks in place when necessary, as well. It neither unlocks easily, nor is it too difficult to do so. It's thick plastic, therefore easy to clean. The value for the money is good and looks sleek compared to other plastic trash cans. Overall, I would definitely recommend!

Trash can worked great - just not for the intended purpose, which was holding kitty litter. Whenever I placed something in it, the trash bag would collapse onto itself. It would be better if it had a liner in it for my purpose. Maybe could have had a different outcome with the simple human trash bag liners, but it also probably would have been too heavy if full of litter.

Worth the price

I was a bit nervous buying this trash can due to some of the reviews that I read, but it is the perfect trash can that I needed for a compost bin to live on my kitchen counter! I had spent a ton of time looking around for various solutions for compost, and for some darn reason, it has just been SO difficult to find a good 3gal trash can that works with the standard 3gal compost trash bags that almost every store sells in my area (Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Costco, grocery stores, etc). And, the dumb thing is, none of these places have a solid 3gal trash can that doesn't cost a fortune ($20+... FOR TRASH CAN!!!).For the folks who complain about how you have to buy "special" trash bags for this can -- it is not necessary. Just grab 3gal trash can liners (any kind!), and they work fine with this trash can.And to address the tipping over situation -- sure, it's a thing. If you use this can as a step-on can as intended, it's not great and tips over. However, I have this on my kitchen counter and I use my hands to operate and open the can, and works great!!!The best part of this trash can is the price is right, the trash can keeps the odors in, and the slim design is fantastic for fitting it almost anywhere for your needs! I've been so pleasantly surprised by the quality of this trash can.Cheers!

Sturdy solid build design. I can see why people in the reviews said they had their cans for years. This is not thin cheap plastic walls like other brands. Well worth the price, clean looking, does not appear cheap.