Even with new batteries, the lid opens when it wants to. The inside containers don't come out, so it's a hassle taking the bags out. The plastic lid liner is flimsy so it doesn't hold the bags good. I hate I ordered this trash can. I used it about two weeks and it's been in the box ever since. I put it to the side to return it, and began using my old Walmart trash can again. I forgot to return it, and now I'm stuck with it.

* Convenient automatic open trash can but may open with nothing in front it, and scary when watching a scary movie with my husband not home. * Nice, oblong shape to fit in narrower spaces, the black top felt plasticy and cheap.* Model takes 2 D batteries which is powerful and long gevity, but hard to get such battery, and they are not cheap. * Battery chambers rusted and top became non-functional.

I was very happy with this product. Then at two years old the lid stopped working. I tried changing all the batteries and I cleaned everything - nothing helped. Contacted Mfg Ninestars - did not receive a reply. It should work for longer than two years, and the Mfg should reply to inquiries. I DON'T RECOMMEND BUYING THIS.

I needed a trash can for our guest house so I bought one at local walmart while doing grocery shopping. Well? I got home and installed batteries, turned it on and nothing worked, and have to go back and get a new one, and hope this one works, it is a fair price compare with ITouch we bought on line, hope it will last.

After about 6 months the trash can stopped fully opening and closing with the sensor only partially opens. Have changed batteries multiple times but very disappointed in how long this lasted. Was great for the first 6 months but after that the sensor is useless and have to open and close by hand.

The tall kitchen garbage can works perfectly and we are completely satisfied with it until 3 months later. It stays open all the time and only closes when you wave your hand in front of the sensor. Waits a few seconds, opens again and stays open indefinitely until u wave your hand again. The company who manufactures the cans, had a card inside asking NOT to return product but to contact them instead. I did that within a hour of opening it, and included this video. That was 2 days ago without a response. I’d love to give this a 5 star review, but seeing as only have of what I received works and the manufacturer doesn’t want to make it right. I’m afraid 1 star is all I can give.

Hi! Moved into our new home and we were anxious to set up our new trash can! More classy than I would ever have pursued, but it looked so nice with all of my new appliances and since there is not someplace for me to tuck the trash can into a corner, this seemed perfect and it covers, conceals any odors and I couldn't be happier! Until after about 30-40 days although it appears to be lighting up and working as it was, the lid no longer opens. If I can open it manually, it will not stay open, so we've had to remove the lid entirely. Yes, we replaced the batteries, same results. Is there something that we are missing? We really do not want to return our pretty trash can =) Afterall, since when could you use pretty and trash in the same sentence??

So this thing uses batteries, the lid is small so debris collects all around edges, and the sensor stopped working (probably due to location and debris) after a few months, (tried replacing batteries- still would only open with buttons after sensor stopped working) It was not any good- ended up buying a foot one where entire top opens- way less messy and can wash it with a hose... this one really can't be cleaned another serious design flaw.

Even after reading some of the negative reviews of this can, I decided to take a chance on it. It's a nice-looking can, but didn't even make the six-month mark before it started "ignoring" us by not opening properly - even when pressed to open. Tried fresh batteries, it might work ok for a week or so, then back to just sitting there. Another negative: I have a Samsung vacuum which requires emptying a small canister into the garbage. With this can and it's smaller opening, the dust from the can would empty all over the top rim no matter how carefully I tried to avoid it. Yes, it has a one-year warranty, but that would involve sending the lid portion back to the manufacturer, at my expense for shipping. Even if they sent a new one, it's doubtful it would last any longer than the first one did. So...a pretty pricey can that really doesn't perform well. Purchased a similar size with step-on feature instead. Love it

Had less than a year and the lid stopped working… I’ve been manually using it for another year… looking to buy another trash can and seen this with so many positive stars and actually thought about trying again but some ppl gave 5 stars and said it was a waste and not working?? Don’t buy… just don’t. You can get a cheaper manual trash can