Dual Trash Can

I waited over a year before reviewing these garbage cans because I have had nothing but bad luck with others for years, and wanted to give the most accurate review of this product. I am very pleased to say that this garbage can did more than just pass the initial "smell test!" Our family has been through many garbage cans through the years...the lid and step mechanism fails, swing or snap lids use valuable interior space and require touching, the can cracks or the finish scratches or dulls, depending upon what it's made of, and the size and shape rarely fits the limited kitchen space we have and is either too big and clunky or too small. The last one impeded into some of our walking space, and we didn't want to saw out any of our under-the-counter cabinet space to slip in the cans. The ones too narrow are a pain to pull bags from, inevitably leading to garbage on the floor. And I'll add that decent lids are important if you have young children toddling around and exploring, or pets rummaging for food, and they look more attractive and reduce odors - when they work. The size and design of this one alleviated all of these problems simultaneously, and the price was reasonable. I realize that this is a lot to say about a garbage can, but we use it constantly in our daily lives and have to look at it all the time. It can make or break the appearance and space in a kitchen, and a poorly built one can easily throw anyone into a bad mood. That said, this can is topple-proof. It's solidly built of stainless steel, yet not too heavy to move. The lid at first appears chintzy because it is black plastic, not stainless steel like the rest of the can, but I see now that it was part of the clever design. The plastic is sufficient and it doesn't reduce from the overall look, but it makes the lid lighter, reducing the strain and weight on the mechanism in the lid so that it moves freer and quicker, and it reduces the likelihood that the mechanism will snap and fail like others I've had The stainless steel on this can is of unusually good quality. It retains its original shine, has a smooth finish that is easy to wipe if there is a spill, and it remains dent- and scrstch-free. The can literally looks like it did when we first removed it from the box. The size and shape was perfect, plus two cans in one. We measured the space beforehand and compared. We needed the space of two cans for a very narrow space - one for garbage, and one for recycling. This was always a big problem, but no more! The cans fit squarely against the end of our cabinets without a gap, left sufficient room for the lids to open freely, and left open space to walk by them. This was a first. Each of the two sections in the can has a dark, solid, hard plastic liner, each with a strong stainless steel handle to lift them out separately. At first the handles seemed to be unnecessary and in the way, as we thought we'd just lift the bag, but we soon found the design to be a smart one. The handles on the inserts allowed us to lift the inserts out and to safely transport overly-full garbage bags to the outdoor cans while eliminating the risk of spillage. At the same time, it allowed us the benefit of the extra space due to more narrow cans. The cans hold the regular 13-gallon sized tall kitchen bags, by the way. The inserts also keep the interior of the cans very clean and the smooth inserts, themselves, don't require regular cleaning, save a defective bag or seepage from liquids poured into the trash, perhaps. The exterior of the can rarely needs cleaning or polishing to maintain its original good appearance - an occasional wipe will do. It is truly fingerprint-free as the manufacturers state. When I initially had a few questions about the can and contacted the manufacturer, I received an immediate, friendly response from one of their team members who demonstrated a willingness to accommodate me should any questions or issues arise then or later. I could tell that this company takes pride in their product and takes customer satisfaction very seriously. The company doesn't just sell cans, they are the actual manufacturers of them and say that they have actually modified their product multiple times in keeping with ideas of customers for improving their garbage cans! The cans are their craft, and they invite suggestions by their consumers in order to please. They stated that they stand behind their cans 100%, always, and will do what's needed to maintain trust. I was very impressed. Stainless steel garbage cans of this quality aren't small pocket change, running $100 to $200 a pop! This can was very reasonably priced. Thank you for a great product and your assurance of a guarantee!

Nicely designed and built. Looks great with stainless appliances or in our case, a black countertop. Roomy cans.

This thing is nice and big, which I wanted. It's about the same as our old trash can, but putting them side by side, this one is clearly taller while being the same width or maybe slightly wider. It seems well made. It was shipped nicely protected by fitted Styrofoam and had no dents or broken parts. No assembly of any kind required. The lids open and close smoothly and when closed it seems like a nice fit. Not airtight, of course, but very minimal gaping around the edges. Essentially, the trash can is perfect. Exactly what I wanted. What I didn't anticipate, was how difficult it would be to find trash bags. The bags we've been buying are 13 gallon, but the bags it comes with are 13.2 gallon. It doesn't seem like a big difference but the extra inches at the bottom of the bag are really helpful in making sure you actually get full use out of the bins. Not to mention, extra space between the bottom of the bag and the bottom of the can is a recipe for the bag slipping down when you throw stuff away- and that's no good! The dimensions of the trash bags it comes with are 24.2" wide and 29.1" deep whereas most 13 gallon trash bags I can find are around 24 in x 27 in, which is about 2 inches shorter. And the trash bags it comes with are apparently a050, which I can't find anywhere in the Songmics product listings, which just feels silly. Not a HUGE deal so still giving it five stars, but just something to be aware of.

I have been using this trash can for over a month now and overall I do like it. It's a great way to separate your trash and recycles into different containers without having multiple containers in your house. I ordered stickers to label each side as "Trash" or "Recycle" for guests that come over. The trash can has solid metal construction and is a bit heavy. It came packaged very well and undamaged. It was fully assembled with the exception of the pedals that you step on to open it. All I needed was a screw driver and I had it assembled in about 5 minutes. It then took me another 5 minutes to figure out whey they lids wouldn't shut all the way. When it arrives you have to remove both bins from the trash can and remove Styrofoam packing that is placed in the very bottom of the unit to protect it during shipping. Once I did this everything worked great. The first thing I noticed is that the trash bags I'd been using were now way too big. I have a Costco size pack of Tall Kitchen Trash Bag Liners that hold 13 gallons. Each bin on this is actually closer to 8 or 9 gallons I think. There was quite a big of bag left over after I stuffed it down into the empty can. I tried to tuck it around the outside of the outer bin but inside the main bin. This left quite a bit of bag bunched up in the slot where the lid is supposed to rest. I finally had to twist the bag tight on one side and king of tuck the lump of extra back in the middle of one of the sides as there is a slightly recessed section on all 4 sides of the inner bins. I also discovered you have to place the handles on the inner bins forward when you place them back into the outer bin. Not a huge deal once I figured this out. Since both the inner bins are smaller than a regular kitchen trash can you will find yourself taking the trash out more frequently than you used to. I used to take it out once a week, now it's usually 2x a week but sometimes still once. I do have to take recycles out 2-3 times a week. This is significantly better than the daily trips I used to make when I didn't have a separate can so I call it a win. When you empty the bins the handles on the inner bins are a total pain in the rear. You have to grab the handle and keep it out of the way or it catches the liner and tries to knock the can over. It just occurred to me writing this review that I should simply remove those pesky handles on the inner bins! All in all this is a good trash can. It was expensive but then they all were! It solves the issue of taking out the recycles and keeps them organized. I'd recommend it despite some of the issues I pointed out. Once you learn how to work around them it's good. I think you'd have these issues with any of this style of dual trash can. Pros: Keeps trash and recycles separate and organized Nice looking Solid and heavy Eliminates the need for more than one receptacle in the house Fits perfectly against the end of standard depth and height base kitchen cabinets Cons: The handles are not all that helpful and would likely do better to simply be removed if you use a liner. Hold less trash than a standard kitchen size can Standard kitchen bags are too big and hard to stuff into the can so the lids close correctly

I’ve been searching everywhere for a dual-compartment trash can that could hold 13 gallons on each side. After coming up empty for months, I finally decided to try this one. It’s the only model I found that’s both large enough and has equal-sized compartments. Pros: Both the recycling and trash compartments are the same size and can easily fit standard 13-gallon bags, so there’s no need to buy special bags from the manufacturer. The stainless-steel finish looks sleek and does a good job resisting fingerprints. When the bags are installed correctly, the lid seals tightly and keeps odors contained. Overall, it works exactly as expected, and compared to similar models, the price feels fair. Black lids and stainless steel color easily matches the rest of my kitchen. Cons: It’s not a true 13 gallons per side. As shown in my uploaded photos, adding a few more gallons of capacity wouldn’t have changed the footprint much. I wish it came with labels or indicators for trash vs. recycling. Guests kept mixing them up, so I ended up buying stickers to put on the lid. Despite those minor issues, I’m happy with the purchase—it does the job well and looks great in the kitchen.

While this trash can is not inexpensive, it certainly is worth the cost. We moved into our new home and there was just not a place to put our trash cans out of view as we usually do. This trash can has places for both our regular trash as well our recyclables. We choose the almond color and it blends in with the kitchen cabinets. This was a good solution for us. The opening and closing mechanism is also silent, a nice plus.

Bought this light almond-colored, bi-section trash can several months ago and waited to write my review after using it for a while. I thought I loved my previous, large, single-opening Simple Human corner trash can, but I didn't realize what love was until I got this one. I specifically searched for different compartments -- one to hold plastic recycling and the other, trash (already have a nice basket for paper-recycling purposes), and I wanted something simple, sleek and with silver metal accents only...the brushed silver metal is classy, and the retro look not overdone. Since my countertops and stove top are a light almond color, this Songmics garbage can couldn't have been more perfect for my kitchen. And, despite a few other reviews I saw to the contrary, mine came without a single dent...but had there been a problem, with Amazon Prime, I could have easily returned it and ordered another one. AND, the easy press foot pedals and slow close, whisper quiet lids on both sides work exactly as stated... just need to be kind to ALL moving parts on something like this so they last many years. The interior tall, black pails in each side are sturdy and easily slide in and out by taking hold of the top, indented grab areas... I have large hands and fingers and have no problem with this. Simply put, I'm very happy with this item.

Love it. Works great. Very sturdy

It's surprising how much difference the larger size made. Especially for recycling items. Well made, looks good. Removable internal compartments with soft close. Good value too. Important to check carefully for dents on unpacking. Mine was slightly dented in transit and a perfect replacement was shipped even before I had returned the dented one. Great service. Very pleased with my purchase!

At first glance looks like very good quality. It has a sleek modern look and i am very happy with my purchase.

Llegó perfectamente empacado en una caja grande y unicel para evitar golpes al producto. Se ve sólido y muy estético. El tamaño de los recipientes se ve adecuado para un departamento de 2-3 personas. Debo decir que no es pequeño, así que es conveniente medir el espacio antes de comprarlo. Habrá que esperar a ver cuánto duran las partes de plástico, ya que he visto muchas opiniones mencionado los fácil que se rompen las tapas. Es cierto lo que dicen: se abre muy bruscamente al pisar el pedal, así que hay que tener cuidado o buscar alguna solución de bricolaje para resolverlo.

Un peu plus grande que prévu mais elle fonctionne bien

Very nice garbage bin beautiful design fit my house