I have an admission. I am a well educated frugal consumer but I bought a really, really expensive garbage can and I love it!! Probably one of the best kitchen purchases I have ever made!

I live in a family of five people. Our town has single can recycling (everything in one big bucket). Over the years we just got used to having a step trash can and then leaving the recycling on the counter. That eventually devolved into having a bag sit on top of the trash can with various amounts of recycling in it. It was ugly and painful.

Over the years I looked at various Simplehuman recycling solutions. I came close to purchasing on several occasions but I just could't do it. How could any trash can be worth the money?!! And the liners, oh the liners. How could I possibly put myself into a situation to buy expensive liners from the expensive trash can company. I mean really!

Well, then it happened. I finally got pissed off at the recycling sitting on top of the trash and the dog taking it around the house. I also hated having to move the bag to actually throw out trash. Then I found this trash can. In the past, I was always worried there wasn't enough trash or recycling room under the lid. This can had the largest recycling bin and trash bin I could find. I pulled the trigger. Tears dripped down my cheeks as I paid $200 for a recycling can. What the hell, I could always return it. I don't HAVE to use their liners, I could just tie a regular old 13 gallon liner on the trash side. Let's see...

The can came. I pulled it out of the box and put the sample set of H size liners in the convenient pocket on the back of the trash side. All of a sudden, no more clutter and enough room for trash!! The skies opened and the Angels sang. And I have to tell you, it's worth every penny!!! The can looks nice and performs well. The recycling bucket comes right out and I can walk it to the garage to throw it in our town bin for collection. The size bags slide right out, tie up and go to the regular trash can. Before I leave with the full bag I just pull a new liner through the nice slot and put it right where it belongs. Genius.

Oh - and about the liners. They work. They work really, really well and are so convenient in the pocket on the trash can that I spent the money to get a whole lot of them (better price that way - I am after all still a frugal guy). Once you get your can, register the warranty on the simplehuman site. They will send you a coupon for dollars off an order at their site ($5.00 if I remember correctly). Go to the simplehuman site and you can order 240 liners (a size I was unable to find anywhere else) with free shipping. Use your coupon and buy them.

You only live once, don't stare at trash or loose recycling! Just do it. You wont be sorry.

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I never imagined I would spend so much for a trash can - in fact, I had buyer's remorse as soon as I hit the one-click button. Think about it, though. I spend my life in a 1br/1 ba with room for only one trash can. It's something I see several times a day. I'd rather see this than its predecessor, a $10 Rubbermaid that somehow always had food dribbling from the edges and had to be hosed out weekly.

I use this with regular 13 gallon garbage bags. I have arthritis in my fingers, so inserting a new bag is painful at times, but that probably goes with the territory. I laughed when I read some reviews saying this holds more than a regular 13-gallon bag, because science would suggest otherwise. It seems to! I have no facts to support this.

For those complaining that they could do without the liner bag at the back (and the added depth) - look at it sideways (see my pic). The door hinges are what cause the added depth, not the bag liner storage. That's because the bin itself is devoted to just holding the garbage.

I love that the bag storage system hides the edges of the garbage bag from view. I have been told that it's also good at stifling smells. I have no sense of smell, but I hope so. My Rubbermaid certainly didn't.

Think about it: If you're about to spend $5,000 on a kitchen renovation, this is small change. It makes my small kitchen look a million bucks better and work a lot better too.

Update: I caved and bought the Simple Human trash bags, and I'm, er, glad. They're easier to fit on the bin, they're designed to disappear under the rim, and they seem to be better quality than the Glad bags I'd been using. I've yet to see one of the bags spring a leak from something sharp-edged in the trash - the Glad bags often did. Everyone knows what a hassle it is when the trash bag starts falling apart as you're racing it to the garbage chute/wheelie bin.

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For the amount of money this garbage can cost DO NOT GET IT IN THIS COLOR. After one week I went to wipe it down with Clorox wipes inside & out. The rose gold started peeling off as I wiped it clean showing the stainless steel color beneath it. Very disappointed. If you do purchase it your safest bet is to purchase it in stainless steel.

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Simple Human trash cans are expensive. Really expensive! But they're worth every penny.
This one is beautifully designed, durable, easy to use and clean & very functional (almost intuitive).

Both sides fit your standard kitchen bags. This can comes with a pack of the Simple Human trash bags which fit in a super convenient dispenser located at the back of this trash can. I felt these were too expensive, so I just fold regular trash bags so they'll dispense at a time instead.
The recycling side has a can that is removable but no dispenser for bags. I guess the average SH consumer diligently washes and dries their recycling, so no need for bags. I, however, am lucky if my recyclables are totally empty, so I use a clear bag. I store a few empty bags at the bottom of the can for easy bag changes.
The trash side, in addition to the dispenser, has a removable bottom for easy cleaning.
The exterior is fingerprint resistant (not proof, I have a toddler) and easy to wipe clean.
The step has worked reliably and the lid has a slow soft and quiet close.
Overall, I'm very happy with this trash can. It makes a great addition to my kitchen.

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I was very satisfied with this item, but now after 10 months the paint starts disappearing on the top side - don’t understand how this can happen with such a solid brand

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I was obsessed with this trashcan at first but it dents so easily. I have zero idea what could’ve caused these dents from the inside out. I have barely had it and don’t ever overfill it (I live alone so know what all goes in it). I don’t put anything in there any other person wouldn’t also. For the price this should absolutely last longer than a month.

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Very sleek product and extremely usable. My elderly mother in law loves it and never known her comment on any of our fancy kitchen products. The spare bag storage is gr8 too. No complaints at all. Thanks.

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Metal foot pedal is nice and strong (unlike past bins) and you don’t have to use their bags as a standard black bin bag fits fine.

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Simple Human bins are about as good as it gets in terms of bins. Thankfully, no one is yet trying to sell connected bins yet with a tablet and WiFi built in...

They look stylish, the bags fit perfectly and without the ugly look of bin liners hanging out over the edges. The pedal open is great as it runs the full length of the front edge, so you never have that hit & miss with small pedals that other makers use.

The stainless steel looks lovely too and as we already have two other larger bins that we bought three years ago, I can confidently say that they stay looking good. This bin was bought for food recycling as we’ve moved to a new home where they collect food waste every week.

The only downside is that Simple Human don’t make food recycling bags, so I’ve bought 30 litre bags from here on Amazon separately. I’ve put in the SH bag first and then the recyclable bag as they can leak if left for more than a few days. This is the only thing that I can criticise SH for, it’s anout time they offered these.

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I had this in my saved for later basket for 18 months or so. I was saying all this money for a bin?. I was using a plastic simple human bin for a year, . I have to say that this is a quality product ,well manufactured and classy to look at. I am glad i purchased this, the lid glides open and shut, the quality is there. Thought has gone into making this item ! . Well made !!

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This is an expensive bin, but it is good quality and looks great (if a bin can look great