How exactly does the lid open? Is it hinged to swing up or does one have to lift the whole lid up to put in the trash?
848956
It is hinged. Basically it's just like the kind the have the foot stepper on it but without the foot stepper.
848957
The lid has to be lifted up to open the trash can, put trash. No foot stepper.
848958
It pops off like a car sun visor. Pull it and then push back in. Kinda tough, though.
848959
You do have to lift the lid up yourself. It is a hinged lid so it swings open like a sideways book.
1077509
Screws. It has the two holes in the back to slip over the head and slide down to secure. I also put two little round sticky back Velcro circles on the back toward the bottom to help hold in place. It is easier to push the lid open to throw stuff away. The spring on the lid is very sturdy and keeps it closed well. I highly recommend this trash can. It is small and fits in small areas out of the way. It is fre at to hang up higher on the wall to keep it up off the floor.
1821052
My wife and I both open it alone all the time. It's not the easiest thing to do but it's do-able. The only thing that really makes it a chore is that the legs will stick on the opposite side of where you are raising it. It's a little heavier than an EZ-UP too so it takes a little more muscle.
1805198
The entire lid lifts up and opens. The smaller cutout on the front is just the clamp that secures the lid to the container; there is no smaller door or opening. I have the 50lb container.
955061
Hinged? The lid is totally separate but the clamps by the handles come down over knobs on the top of the lid to seal...
1973311
The scoop that comes with fits the opening perfectly. You could take it to a store and try to find a different one. But too big and you won't be able to use it to push the inside lid down and empty it into the bin cleanly.
131502
Very good question. Opening the top is critical to usage of this unit. There are three ways of doing this: 1) To open the entire top (to load or unload a trash bag), hold on to the can's body while pulling up on the very edge of the lip of the lid. The whole top will swing up. 2) To open the top's hatch (normal use/disposing of trash), find the tab on the hatch lid (about an inch behind the lip). Pull the tab towards yourself to unlock the hatch; you can then open the hatch. I recommend locking the hatch after closing it to prevent odor issues. 3) If none of the above work, use a crowbar. Note that I do *not* recommend this.
282281
The lid comes open just about every time you open to put trash in. I don't recommend it at all.
865407
Just give the lid a little twist and then lift. Or push on one side w/ thumb until it pops the pressure a little. Easy, peesy. It is a Great Product.
1680948
The trash bins have a handle where the lid opens and a hinge that allows the bins to open. The handle part if the trash bin fits into a red slot on the back of the truck as seen in the picture and can be lifted up with a lever to empty into the hopper of the truck.
97081
It is not hinged. Kind of bugged me because it's one more piece hanging around the kitchen counter. It is nice to be able to remove the reservoir and fill it directly.
1611594
The lid lifts completely off. There is only a handle on one side as shown in photo. The other side does not have a handle.
320037
You should just be able to lift up the whole top whith the lid. Unscrew the 2 back things holding it, and push the whole thing forward and it should go up. First take off the top where the controls are. And unplug the latch.
2182526
Hi, it's not a "hinge" per se, but it does have "slots" it sits in so that it opens and closes with ease. Works beautifully! If you wish to take the lid off, it comes off simply, so that you can "dump and sort" which is what I do on laundry day. Fantastic product, will last, and last. VERY well made, worth every penny! Highly recommend! Oh! And get the complementary one with lots of holes for the towels. I have found that to be the perfect combination. -Deb
1596784
No, the only way the lids stay open is to step on the foot pedal. I thought that could be a nuisance but it's hands free and I don't actually find a problem with it. It's a great garbage can.
202594
Not exactly a hinge, but there are some "hooks" that act as a hinge, which work ok if the lid is opened carefully.
388458
Lid is hinged. Front of lid has molded tabs which snap into cooler when closed. I have had no problems with lid opening.