I was looking for a stainless steel trash can for my kitchen. Seems these days, you "get what you pay for". Though on the "pricey" side, I decided to treat myself to a quality product, instead of dishing out additional money for a cheaply made can in a few years. The semi-round fits nicely into my small kitchen. Because it is a large capacity (for one person), it does tend to hold the stink of garbage. If I threw out my trash more often, that would solve the problem. At first, I thought something was wrong with the step-on pedal that opens the lid. When I read the brochure, I realized that it was a "quiet-close" system, and that the pedal lowers the top slowly and quietly. Now I feel like a big shot! :)There is no need to purchase the accompanying trash can liners, although they do fit this can perfectly. I still use mine from [...], and as long as they do the job they are supposed to do, I'm fine with that.Overall, Simplehuman puts out a quality, "artsy" product that will make all of your garbage can dreams come true!"..." Read more
- Jackie in Oyster Bay, NY