Beautiful Trash Can - BUT the lid will eventually break.
583797
I am finally adjusting my review for this trash can. Unfortunately, after a year the hinge broke. I see now that many people have this same problem. First let me say we are 3 adults in my home. No young kids. We are very careful with everything- so there is no reason why this should have broken. For those in doubt and who think this is a fluke it isn't. It isn't a matter of IF yours will break it's when. Yes, I know things don't last forever but $80 for a trash can.. I think it should last more than 1 year.
The problem is the foot pedal connects to a bar that is inserted into a plastic hinge that lifts the lid open. The lid is heavy duty plastic with chrome top it is pretty heavy and sturdy. But, unfortunately the hinge which is attached to lid is made of plastic and is unable to support the weight or demand required to open and close lid. It cracks at the seam. I tried to glue it with everything I could think of. Repaired it at least 4 times before I gave up on it. I eventually threw the lid away and now just use it without it. I am now hunting for a new trash can. So sad. Great trash can too bad the hinge was poorly designed.

My HomeZone 45 L Trash can arrived in perfect condition- no damage. However, that label was definitely a problem. I am VERY good at taking off labels but this one was a pain. After lathering it with some Goo Gone it came off pretty easily, but I agree they should change the sticker- a buyer should not be required to purchase another product just to take of the massive label. I love that there is an inner liner because it makes it super easy to clean. The liner also has a rubberband type holder on the edge to hold your trash bag in place- if needed. I never use mine since my bags always seem to hold snugly on their own. Also if you tuck the plastic bag correctly over the liner then the lip of the liner holds it against the trash can. I've had this for a few months now and I've had zero rusting, dents, scratches etc. It cleans very nicely with plain white vinegar and water. I love this trash can- it was definitely a splurge for me (because I think the price is very steep) but it was one of the only rectangle trash cans I could find so for the price I am glad it is holding up nicely.
2232350
Loved it until the lid wouldn't stay closed any longer.
4136073
I purchased one of these and had it for 6 months and it works so well that I bought a second for the kitchen. One of the nicest trash cans we've ever owned. Would have bought a third but started having issues with the lid not opening all the way. I did try to contact the company because we had also lost the holder for the charcoal filter, but they never responded. I was going to pay for a new one, but since I did not hear back I have not purchased another can. This would have had four to four and a half Stars had they otherwise work with us. Maybe if they see this they will contact me this time and at least try to make this right.
570783
Love the Yuk Chuk.  Its slim design allows it to fit easily under my sink.  I ended up deciding not to hang it on the door but I'm sure it would work well that way, too.  When the bucket is closed, there is absolutely no odor.  I may buy a second one for those snowy days when I don't want to truck out to the compost pit every day or two.  UPDATE:  I am SOOOO disappointed because this has been my favorite in-kitchen compost bucket, yet I'm going to have to switch to something else.  It's slim design allows it to easily sit under my sink. There's no filter to replace, yet it keeps odors away as if it had one. And, the lid design allows easy one-handed opening and closing.  Yet it's the lid that's the problem. The lid on my first Yuk-Chuk broke within the first year, despite me being very careful with it. The owner was great and replaced it for free immediately.  Yet, my second Yuk-Chuk lid has broken off even quicker.  I'm really sad about this because I totally love the design.  Yet, once the lid breaks, it's impossible to close tightly and keep odors and fruit flies away.  I'm going to buy something else, probably something not plastic.  If the Yuk-Chuk company ever fixes the lid problem, I'd love to know.
1908660
The lid is of high quality.  However I find the invisible container a little hard to use.  I lift this lid and throw the trash into the invisible can.  When I return the lid is on the floor (in excellent condition) but the trash is all over the place.  I do not fault the lid because it is good and does it job.  However the invisible can itself is no good.
3580326
This is a very nice case that looks lovely on an HTC One. The only negative with it is that it is not that durable. The bottom corners of it, which hold the phone in place break down after some months of use and after that, the phone can slide out of your hands rather easy, as once the corners break, they do not hold the phone. At that point, your phone becomes an easy target for gravity and you better be careful to grip it hard at the bottom of the case if you are not looking forward to your phone sliding from your hands, meeting the floor and shattering into a large number of little pieces a few seconds later.

That being said, if you are OK with the case lasting you for only some months (close to 9 months in my case), it is a beautiful case. Just know that you will either need to replace it for another case some months later, or you will need to use it with a beyond strong and careful hold after the point its corners break.

I chose the first option and bought a second case when I found out its bottom corners had broken, but I can't say everyone would make the same choice.
3091621
Frankly, we love this tupperware set. This fact made it hard to rate it so low, but it had to be done. As great as this set is, we have been using them for a mere couple of months and have already run into an issue. The item desciption (and the box, and their website) says that these are dishwasher safe (we only place them in the top rack). This was a selling feature for us because we cook all our own food and spend a lot of time in the kitchen. But after only a couple months worth of use, the lid for the largest piece in the set has already cracked. Again, we really do enjoy this set, it is the second we have purchased from them, but a cracked lid after a couple months of use is disappointing.
4798441
I loved this when I first got it, easy to set up and looked great!  After a couple of days of suspicious distrust, they tried and and liked it. It became the favorite.  But after about 6 months the plastic piece that holds the hinge pin broke.  I tried to use it with just the one hinge but it was obvious that it would break too. They are made of plastic. For a litter box that cost almost $100 I would expect hinges that were made to last.  Some of the reviews I've seen show people actually placing these in living areas, with the door discreetly turned to the side. But after the hinges break and the door comes off it is not so attractive, have included pics. Will be moving to a bigger house so will need another litter box. I think I'll look at some other ones.
3557382
The cabinet arrived looking beautiful.  It was packaged well and didn't show any of the signs of rough handling that some other buyers unfortunately experienced.  I filled it near to capacity, with just a shelf and a half left unfilled, set it against the wall, and breathed a satisfied sigh of relief - no more random stacks of CD's all over the office!

That was 15 months ago.  Things have changed.

It's still gorgeous.  It's still holding everything I put in in (about half a shelf remains unfilled).  Technically it's still upright...but it looks like it won't be that way much longer.  All of the screws holding both of the doors to their respective hinges are starting to pull out of the thin wood.  Both doors now sag visibly, nearly touching each other at the top when they are closed.  The attached picture shows just one of these hinges, but they all look roughly the same.  It's only a matter of time before I try to open a door and it falls off instead.  They already crack and creak alarmingly.  There's no attractive way to fix the problem either:  once those screws tear out, they're going to leave an awful set of holes.

I had planned on buying another one when I filled this one up, but if this one couldn't handle <100% capacity, why waste $200 on another one?  Very disappointing.
505840
While this trash can is great, its motor broke after a year. We lived with it not automatically opening for another year and then the lid completely snapped off. When I took it apart to investigate I saw the reason why. The door hinge is very thin plastic and after a year or two of opening and closing it's bound to snap. When I called the company to ask if they would replace the top they were not helpful at all, and frankly they were RUDE. I will not purchase this trash can again. If you do only expect it to last for a year or two.
43446
While I initially liked the trash can, it broke after 4 months. Knowing there was a warranty on this, I tried getting it replaced. If you are buying this as something to have for more than a few months, look elsewhere; read below for my experiences.

In brief- the trash can broke after about four months of use; at first,  I thought it was a battery issue, but after replacing the batteries, the lid continued to generate, first opening slower and slower, and finally not functioning at all. After 2.5 months of trying to get it replaced through the one year warranty, I can only conclude that the warranty appears impossible to use- thus, I urge you to purchase elsewhere.

I purchased this trash can and, initially, was quite happy with it. Unfortunately, after about 4 months, the lid stopped working. Since this was under warranty, I reached out to customer service to get a replacement. My first email was sent on 2/4, and the first three emails I received, with 2-3 days lag between each response, gave me different information on how to troubleshoot. Why they couldn't combine this into one email is beyond me. On 2/17, I requested return information, having given up on the troubleshooting. After receiving no response, I reached out again on 2/23. On 2/25, I received a partial response, on 3/1 I received the rest of the information that I needed- or so I thought.

After packaging up the lid and shipping it (all at my own expense, as per the warranty agreement), I began the waiting period. My waiting ended a little over a week ago, on 4/17, when I received the box pack. Apparently, the box was not accepted by the address to which I mailed it. Hooray, customer service! I took me a few days, but I reached out to them on 4/21 to ask about this, and got a "sorry, I'll look into it" response on 4/22. On 4/22, I responded with further detailed information, including a picture of the note I received from the postal service. Today, I received a response back, asking me for my tracking number. So helpful! Even if I get a complete replacement trash can at this point, the number of emails (18 to date) that I've had to send regarding this issue, the cost/pain of shipping the lid back, and the fact that it broke within 4 months of normal use all make it one star, at best. Save yourself some trouble and buy something else.
2147252
This is a good-looking trash can.  It's a little tricky to get the bag wrapped around the inner ring and then get the outer ring wedged on, but it does get easier, after you have done it a few times.  I would rate this five stars, except it is a bit flimsy.  I can see how it could be easily damaged.  I have ordered two and both arrived well-packed and fine, but the metal is quite thin.  It looks great, but I would worry about using it in an area where it might get bumped or accidentally kicked much.  (I paid full price for this item and received no compensation for my review.)
1939837
Nice looking trash can, I just wish the lid was filled and not hollow.

On day one I very easily put a dent in the top just from pushing it closed. It also started making a loud creaking noise when it closes. Sounds like a haunted house every time I close the trash can :-P

I'm sure a little WD40 will fix the creaking tho. All in all I'm happy with the purchase.
1215209
I just bought this few weeks ago via Amazon and the verdict is two thumps up!  I really do like this trash can a lot.  At $250, the price is rather high and can be an issue for those potential buyers as it was for me. However, I took a leap of faith and bought it without telling my wife---heck, it had 10 year warranty...that is $25/year or $2/mo, for 10 years....not a bad thing considering I have already bought three mediocre trashcans spending close to $200 in the past 5 years, each time replacing the other--yes, including the ones from Costco.  At first, my wife was mad at me spending the kind of money on a trash can.  But right now, I think she like it more than I do--she got a lot of compliments from her friends.

Having said that, the trash can we received had a problem with the lid--the left hindge could not be tightly bolted to the lid due to loose plastic holes on the lid.  I called the customer service at Simplehuman (BTW, the phone call only took about 5 min instead of 30 mininuts which seems to be the standard nowadays). The cutomer rep said she will send a replacement lid in 5 to 7 working days.  I received the replacement lid the day after the phone call--How cool is that?

Well, the experience with the Simplehuman customer service fortified our liking of this trash can.  We now know that we are going to have this super cool trash can for at least 10 years. My suggestion?  Buy one while they still make them.
2086546
I bought this bin a little over a year ago. It works fine, but the handle no longer stays attached. Also, the lid doesn't stay on well anymore. We use it every day, and have lots of scraps, so I was hoping it would last longer than a year.

It doesn't stain, or smell, even when it's left to mold. Cleans out well.
528926
This case is more beautiful than I expected. The colors are vibrant and are a great combination together--doesn't look cheap. It was shipped expeditiously and was packaged well. An overall great purchase!

UPDATE:  After a few months of use and a couple of 'drops', the case broke and the side clips severed from the case making it unusable.  Will buy a different case of a more sturdy material.
4486155
Like many others, I have purchased many trash cans, both large and small, for the kitchen or for the bathroom.  Often they were made of some form of plastic and had a spring operating lid that shut loudly as soon as I took my foot off the foot-pedal.  Plastic bag liners had to be draped over the top of the can with the led placed over them in order to keep them in place.  The spring would break or simply disappear, and I was left having to open the lid by hand.  What a pain!

Many of the undesirable features of the usual plastic trash cans are happily absent from this stainless steel trash can made by EKO.  The stainless exterior is not only easy to keep clean, but very attractive. The lid opens with a light step on the pedal and closes slowly and without noise once the foot is removed from the pedal.  A plastic bag can be placed inside the plastic liner, thus eliminating the unsightliness of it hanging over the outside of the trash can.  The ability to lift the plastic liner out is very nice feature.

The EKO Square Metal Trash Can, 6 L, Stainless Steel that I am reviewing is small.  It measures 11.25 inches high, 8.75 inches wide and 12 inches deep, an ideal size for use in the bathroom.  The stainless steel finish, rounded corners, and black trim make it an attractive and practical trashcan for either the kitchen or bathroom.