Hi Tashani. Thanks for your feedback. We've done our best to clearly mark the size and capacity of this unit on the listing. Each side of the bin holds 8 gallons. Although this is not an extra- large capacity, the idea is that it help you separate and sort your waste.

Hi Mark. Thanks for your feedback. As listed on the item description, each compartment holds 8 Gallons. We fully stand behind the quality of all of our products. I can assure you that many of our customers report having this exact same unit for over 10 years. Please feel free to contact us directly with any specific questions or concerns. We can be reached at info@stepnsort.com