simplehumanCW2018 48L (24/24) Rectangular Touch-Bar Recycling Kitchen Bin, Easy Open Touch-Bar, Stay-Open Lid, Inner Buckets, Space-Efficient Hinge, Fingerprint-Proof, Brushed Stainless Steel

It's normally pretty difficult to rave about a bin but this is a great product. The slimline shape is great and the clever design of the top hides the edge of the bin liner without having to tuck it in by hand. I have had it for 2 years now and the flip-up lid still works fine unlike most I have had that stop staying up after a few months. A bit pricey but definitely worth it.

Not only is this bin very slimline which is why I originally bought it (a small kitchen and the freezer door couldn't open properly so I couldn't open the drawers without moving the bin each time), but it's sturdy, opens easily and a small click shut.The lid pops right up after you press / lean on the opening bar. That means the entire top of the bin is open without continuous leaning on it so you can more easily get rubbish in (particularly when scraping from a board) without getting it on the top. Also because the bar is at the top of the bin rather than being a foot pedal you can lean against it if your hands are full and you don't have to keep leaning on it to make the top stay open. So much easier than a foot pedal which only keeps the bin up if you keep your foot down.Also after a couple of weeks of using it, there aren't any fingerprint smudges (it says it has this tech but I don't know how it works), so the bin does look clean.Normal bags do fit in it. I've got normal bags in mine. I think the idea is that you could keep squashing your rubbish down and use fewer bags and people in the UK recycle a lot of their rubbish so generally, the rest of what's thrown away can be heavy so the heavy-duty liners could be good. They sent me a trial pack of 10 in the box with the product but I haven't opened them yet as I wanted to try a normal bag first.Just to note too because you push the top down and it clicks shut you don't get 'bin wafts' the same as with a pedal bin. Just a personal pet peeve of mine. No one likes the chair near the bin if you wafting smells sporadically!Everything on it seems incredibly well made and durable so I don't feel like anything on this will break but it does come with a five-year warranty. My previous bin which was plastic, and the one before that which was a pedal bin both broke quickly and particularly the pedal part - this doesn't have the same mechanism so I'm hoping it will last. Specifically bought this brand as I have their in shower soap shampoo etc dispenser and it has been marvellous - when I did have an issue the customer service went above and beyond - the issue was unrelated to this product but worth noting that the customer support is excellent.

Well made, and lots of attention to detail. I am very happy with this bin.When I was choosing a bin, I asked myself several questions to make sure I was making the right decision, and this bin ticked all the boxes.One of my main concerns was the moving parts and how likely they were to break, how much maintenance they needed, and how much stress they put on the bag and the mechanism itself. The bin has two hinges where the lid attaches and a spring-loaded mechanism. The lid is held down by a clip attached to the "touch bar," and all of the moving parts do not touch the bin liner. The mechanisms are all well-built, and it's unlikely that the contents from the bin will get close to any important mechanisms. Therefore, I don't think the moving parts will break easily, and they don't put any stress on the bag or mechanism. All of the moving parts are contained in the lid piece, so it should be easy to replace if it does break.I was also concerned about whether the bin's interior was smooth enough to allow recycling items without using a bag. The inner bin insert is smooth and has no sharp edges, and I've been able to use it without a bag for clean recycling. However, you can still use a bag if you want to avoid the hassle of cleaning the inert every few weeks.Another concern was whether the bin itself was easy to clean. The external stainless steel finish is very easy to keep clean, and any stains or scratches can be easily fixed.The bin's bag holder is easy to remove, and there are no sharp or angled edges that could damage the bag. There are also air gaps in the internal space to allow for easy bag insertion and removal, and the ledge in the insert makes it convenient to prop up the inner bin to remove and replace the bag.I also wanted to make sure there were no "nooks and crannies" that would be hard to clean, and thankfully, all areas that will need regular cleaning are easily accessible.The lid fits very securely, and no odours have escaped. There are no extra gimmick features like carbon filters or UV light, but the tight-fitting lid is enough for me.The bin also has an embedded handle on the back, which makes it easy to move around, and the touch bar is very easy to clean, so I don't think it will get gross over time.Overall, I highly recommend the simplehuman CW2014 40L Rectangular Touch-Bar Kitchen Bin. It's well-built, easy to use, and easy to clean.

I had my old plastic roll top bin for decades. One day I wondered why I continued to put up with its small capacity, its ugliness, and a lid that had a viscious mind of its own. I wash shocked at how expensive bins had become but decided to treat myself to one that seemed to be just the ticket for about £50. Luckily I saw it in real life and new its plastic flimsiness would soon disappoint. The shop had a small SimpleHuman bin on display as well and I knew I had to have its 40 litre big brother. It is a thing of beauty and very practical. It is sturdy, goes flat against the wall and the lid opens near enough to 90 degrees making it easy to fill. The fact that the lid stays open until you close it I find very useful. I had no trouble using my cheap bin liners. Taking it out of the box and setting it up has not left any fingerprints. I never thought I would spend so much money on a kitchen bin. It has a 10 year guarantee. I think it was worth it for me.