Product Description

A great value for any kitchen, the rectangular plastic step can has features unprecedented for a plastic can: simplehuman's proprietary lid shox™ for a smooth, quiet close and a slide lock that keeps the lid shut from curious pets and kids. A steel-accented pedal adds durability, and an integrated handle makes the can easy to move. Available in black and white. Use Sure-fit Liner K.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1536 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 10-1/2 Gallon
• Color: Black
• Brand: Simplehuman
• Model: CW1325
• Released on: 2008-02-08
• Dimensions: 23.30" h x 15.80" w x 13.60" l, 7.00 pounds

Features

• 10-1/2-gallon waste can made of fingerprint-resistant plastic
• Opens by stepping on the steel-accented pedal; slide lock keeps lid shut for safety
• Lid shox technology uses air-suspension shocks to close the lid slowly and quietly
• Keep-open option; rectangular shape fits flush against a wall; integrated handle
• Measures 13-3/5 by 15-2/7 by 23-2/7 inches; 5-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Made of durable fingerprint-resistant plastic, this 10-1/2-gallon waste can provides an array of convenient features not normally found in a plastic can. Its lid opens by stepping on the steel-accented pedal--great for when your hands are full or you want to keep them clean and germ-free. Then, instead of slamming shut, its lid shox technology uses air-suspension shocks to close the lid in a slow, quiet, controlled manner. The lid can also be kept open if need be--simply push it back past 90 degrees. For safety, the waste can offers a simple-to-use slide lock that locks the lid shut, preventing spills and messes when curious kids and pets are around. Other highlights include a space-efficient rectangular shape that fits well in a kitchen or office, plus an integrated handle for easily moving it around. The waste can measures 13-3/5 by 15-2/7 by 23-2/7 inches (35 inches with the lid open) and carries a five-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Not Pet Proof
The can looks good, and the self-lowering lid is a nice feature. But... If you're considering purchasing this specifically to keep pets out of the garbage, you may want to consider your pet's capacity for naughtiness before buying. Both of our dogs have broken into this trash can when locked. Our chihuahua mix (under 20 pounds) knocked it over, causing the lock to pop. Our other dog pulled the garbage bag out the corner of the lid. The lock prevented him from opening the center of the lid, but not the side, and completely shredded the bag. Maybe our dogs are more persistent than most, but this product certainly wasn't "pet proof."

Tough can with good lock!
This is a nice trash can, but it does have just one shortcoming: it doesn't have a liner can, it is just the outside shell shown in the picture. It takes tall kitchen bags well, though the last corner is a bit tight to slip over the lip, but basically works well; I just prefer to have a removable liner to keep the can nicer and cleaner, and the metal simplehuman cans do have them.

Otherwise, I am happy with the can. The lock works well to keep out my very determined dog who likes to knock the can over and get into the trash. He destroyed our old simplehuman metal can, but this one seems to be holding up really well; when he knocks it over it is undamaged, and the lock works perfectly and keeps the trash safely locked away.

The lid mechanisms all are working well after several months of constant use, so overall I am very happy with the can. It is good value for the price especially, since it is less than half the cost of their metal cans and is holding up better against my wild dog!

Nice & Stylish But I Wish It Was Larger
My old trash can was a Rubbermaid 13 gallon step-on & they do not make it anymore, I have had it for 16yrs & the step-on pad broke. So I turned to Amazon for a new one. I found this & the reviews where good so I thought that losing 2 1/2 gallons of space would not make that much of a difference well I was WRONG it is a HUGE difference. Don't get me wrong this is a very nice trash can. I love how the lid goes down slow & you can lock it, I have a 200lb English Mastiff who has never gotten in the trash because I would always put the trash can in my laundry room whenever I went out so she would not have the chance to get in it, so no more lugging trash down to the basement . I use Glad Force Flex trash bags & they fit perfectly. Shipping was fast I ordered on Friday & received it the next Wednesday & that was using the Free Super Saver shipping so it saved me $10.95 in shipping fee(if I had to pay that in shipping I would have found it at a local store). It is just a shame Simplehuman does not make this can in a larger size. That is the reason for 4 stars.