So much better than the step-on can that had been scratching my wood floor and really ticking me off. This stays put when the lid opens. So much easier when you have your hands full too. It's been in the kitchen for a couple of months now and it's the best thing I've bought in a long time.

The lid failed to open after 18 months. Nine Stars would offer no assistance, except a replacement lid starting at $30 plus shipping. Other sites list the price at $45. The company says the lid "will open and close nearly 10,000 times before requiring battery replacement." Maybe, but not before requiring lid replacement. So why would we pour more money into another lid when this one failed so quickly? We won't.

We love this trash can. The kids have mastered it, but don't over do it. It is so convenient when you have your hands full and can't let go of something to open the lid or when you're working with something messy and don't want to dirty the trash lid. We love and would highly recommend it.

"Open, Sesame!" isn't necessary with this great trash can. Rather like a politician, just get near it with your hand and it opens to accept your contribution! Honestly, it works beautifully. It only takes a minute to figure out how to make it work and it's wonderful for those of us who like to keep things extra clean in the kitchen. It would be great for other hands-free applications as well. l bet your kids would love using it. It holds a bit more than a standard kitchen can so it can be emptied less often, too. I think it was worth the price and it looks nice!

Great look, great shape and size. Operates very quickly and smoothly. Just sensitive enough to detect a hand close without opening every time we walk by. I use it just inside the garage for stinky trash - man, that thing stinks when it opens, which is to say that it really holds it in! All I wanted was a tight-lid stainless can, and these automatic ones are $20 cheaper! Go figure. BTW, I wrap the bag in, over, outside and then below the ring; so I'm not sure what folks are doing to make them lose their rings - it's impossible to throw away the way I do it.

I've had mine for about 2 months now. It works as advertised. It's very responsive but not overly sensitive. The stainless steel can is a bit "thin" compared to other manual canisters however, for the price and the functions it's an overall great product and I have no complaints. Oddly enough it's become somewhat of a conversation piece!

We needed something 'dressy' for our kitchen since the receptacle would be in full view. This product meets that requirement. It can be sensitive sometimes and will open when not needed. The opening is not as big as needed sometimes. All in all a decent product. Durability? time will tell.

It's hard to believe how much joy I have gotten out of purchasing a trash can. This one is awesome and looks smooth and chic in my kitchen. Love the automatic open and close. Recommend to all. I never write reviews but am so impressed with this one that I needed to share.

I picked up my Nine Stars Motion Sensor 13-gallon trash can about two weeks ago and am well pleased with it. It looks good, is very sturdy, and works as promised. It's 13-gallon size takes up little space, fits nicely in an open area on one side of my kitchen island. I especially appreciate the large size of this can as the trash goes out after about 3 days, rather than every day or every-other-day as was the case with my previous 9-gallon can--and that one wasn't touchless. This product is well worth the money. I highly recommend it.

Love, Love, Love this trash can! It's the little things in life that make it sooo much easier !