SIMPLI-MAGIC 60 Liter / 16 Gallon Rectangular Hands-Free Dual Compartment Recycling Kitchen Step Trash Can with Soft-Close Lid, Brushed Stainless Steel

I want to start by saying there are many reviewers who expressed their disappointment in the poor packaging this item came in, causing dents or scratches to the can. Ours was well packaged in a heavy duty cardboard box, each of the four corners were wrapped in Styrofoam, so there were no dents or marks on the can. It is quite long, to accommodate the two compartments, but it is narrower than the previous can we had so it fits in the same space. The lids open easily with the foot pedal, only a light press needed and the lids do not fly open to hit the wall, they open gently and easily, they also have a slow close. You can also hold them open for easier access during cooking or cleaning, you just need to give the lids a light push, while they are already open and they will stay open, just tap the foot pedal and they will close again. Others have expressed not liking the company logo on the top of each lid, they have bought stickers deafferenting the trash compartment from the recyclable one, since we do not put our recyclables in a plastic bag, not allowed in our municipality, the bright green bin is easily identified so we didn't cover the logos. We haven't been bothered by the logos. Highly recommended even with the high cost.

I recently started using the SIMPLI-MAGIC 60 Liter / 16 Gallon Rectangular container for organizing various items around the house, and it’s been a real lifesaver. With its sturdy construction and generous capacity, it makes storing everything from tools to seasonal decorations effortless. The rectangular design is perfect for maximizing space, fitting neatly into tight corners or stacking with other containers. Plus, its durable build ensures it can handle regular use without showing much wear. Overall, it's a practical and reliable storage solution that has truly simplified my organization game.

So far I am loving this garbage can as it’s very functional and has freed up a lot of space under my sink where I used to keep recyclables, but there are a few small things that could be improved. Here are the main takeaways for me:Pros:1. Sleek design, easy to clean stainless steel2. Removable inner bins for easy cleaning & takeout3. Soft close lids4. Decent sized bins (at least for our family’s needs— we compost so not much organic material goes into our trash)5. Bonus pocket inside the lid for scent control inserts (I think? We put dryer sheets in them!)Cons:1. Normal trash bags work, but don’t fit quite right— they’re just barely tall enough to not slip off the bin’s edges, but they are not used to their full capacity since the bin is narrow. It’s also tough to wrap/tie the bag just right around the top of the bins so that they can still rest perfectly inside the can (if the bag is bunched up at one spot then the bin doesn’t sit right in the can and the lid doesn’t close all the way).2. No way to manually open the lid (from the top) while it’s closed— our kitchen is small and when our dishwasher is open, we can’t access the trash can pedals and need to open it from the top (which we can’t). I’m going to try and make some sort of pull tab out of duct tape.3. For the lids to remain open (ie. cleaning out the fridge and throwing many items away), we have to pull the can away from the wall so that the lids can lean backwards to stay propped open. Really not a big deal but worth mentioning if you have a tight space.

My town recyclea B4 this I had a reusable bag on the door know, this is more convenient, smoothe opening, sleek and not in my way..gr8 buy

Built very nicely we are very satisfied with the product

Tried this out because I wanted to save a couple bucks rather than buying from a bigger brand that’s slightly more expensive and that I knew you had to buy their bags.I assumed this SimpliMagic allowed you to put in regular garbage bags since there is no specific bag code like the other bins out there. However, immediately I noticed that regular trash bags bunch up, fall down, or just don’t stay.Some people have mentioned not using a bag at all which is guess is fine for the recyclables side (make sure to rinse and dry glass and cans well) but it wouldn’t do this for the side with regular trash. Sure, the insert bin pulls out but layers of rotting caked up food in the nooks and crannies of that thing is a no-go for me.Lastly, the design is just kind of weird. It mentions a feature for the lid to stay open. I feel like the quality of the lid opening is then messed up because I did that once and now my lid doesn’t open all the way. Also, it often takes multiple times to get the insert to slide into the correct position for the lids to close.Alas, it’s just a trash bin but it’s a real bummer for the price point that it doesn’t do any of the things that I paid for it to do. If I’d known this, I would have paid more money to buy the original bin that it’s ripping off.

Product arrived with logos on the lids that were not identified in the product pictures - I was able to cover them up with "Recycling" and "Trash" magnets but wish I would have known in advance. Also - I do agree with some others feedback about the trash bag fit. A standard kitchen bag needs to be cinched in order to stay snuggly fit in the bin to avoid the bag collapsing in the container.

Sturdy trash can, however bins are very narrow and it's very hard to get any trash bag to stay put, I usually have to tape them in to hold. The bins are great are keeping the smell contained and the foot petal don't make a ton of noise like other trash cans. Like I said earlier it's not very easy getting your garbage out of the bins because they're so narrow and a lot of the time your trash bag falls so you have to dig it out.