AmazonBasics Rectangle Soft Close Trash Can Reviews Summary

Construction and Design

Pros:

• "High quality construction."
• "I liked that is so sturdy, and has the right size for my kitchen needs."
• "I love the stainless steel construction and the design of this can."
• "The inside of the lid is stainless steel highly polished and that will be the part that comes in direct contact with garbage."
• "This kitchen bin's robust construction and ample capacity make it ideal for handling the daily waste generated in our facility."
• "The product offers a good 50L volume and constructed with well made stainless steel."
• "Well built and attractive."

Cons:

• "The top of the trash can started to rust after a few months."
• "Am very disappointed to see that the inside of the lid has rust allll over it in only a month of using it."
• "The design and construction of the can do not allow for easy modification or repair."
• "Construction is pretty flimsy for a kitchen garbage can in this price range."
• "The stainless steel keeps any mice out of the dog food."
• "The whole thing is stainless steel, smudge resistant and a great price."
• "Solid construction, clean look and a pleasant oval like shape."

Functionality

Pros:

• "The plastic liner is easy to remove and wash out as needed."
• "It fits store bought liner bags perfectly, the bags are easy to remove when full."
• "The inner basket is removable and it has a lip to stretch the bag over so it won't fall into the trash can."
• "After using the foot pedal to open the bin, pneumatic action operates on the lid to smoothly lower it down again without crashing."
• "This step-open can has all of the features one wants from a design like this but costs $25+ less than some of the highest-recommended models."
• "The sealing lid keeps the dogs out and orders in."
• "The removable part inside the can will make it so much easier to clean."

Cons:

• "Sometimes the lid sticks a bit and the pedal won't lift it unless you give it a bit of a hand."
• "The soft close drives me nuts."
• "But it just broke and now the lid no longer soft closes."
• "Most '8 gallon' bags are not tall enough."
• "Great in theory, but the can doesn’t stay closed when there’s a bag in it."
• "There is a small hole where the lid hinge comes out and small bits of food can get in there and there's no way to get them out."
• "The only issue I have is it needs to sit about 3/4 inch from the wall in order to not bang into the wall and stay completely open in the 'stay-open' position."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "For normal use and requirements the Amazon model would be perfect and money saving."
• "I don't think you need to invest more than $100 on a trash can. This is the sweet spot."
• "Good value given how much these cost in stores."
• "A great price if you have priced stainless steel cans."
• "It is expensive, but if the build holds up forever then it was well worth it."
• "Overall a great buy though and a high end look for a reasonable price."
• "By far the most I've ever paid for a trash can, but it does not disappoint!"

Cons:

• "The only thing I really didn’t like about it was the price."
• "We replaced our cheap trash can with this while babysitting a naughty dog and I regret buying this trash can so much."
• "I spent $40 and now looking at the trash can I “purchased”, it’s only $20."
• "How much does one need to spend on a trash can? Judging by how much this model cost, I thought it would stand up to daily kitchen use."
• "If this sold at this size for $12 it would be a decent deal for what you're getting, but not nearly $30 - that's just too much."
• "It seriously pained me to pay $80 for a new trash can but this trash can is 100% worth it!"
• "Not used to paying $120 for a trash can…"

Customer Service and Warranty

Pros:

• "If your trashcan doesn't work properly, your kitchen has a Stink! I Hate Stink! This can came overnight (Really!), and we both are very satisfied."
• "I emailed Simple human a question and they told me the can should be replaced and referred me to the buyer."
• "I then contacted Amazon and they promptly sent a replacement."
• "Arrived quicker than estimated, very well protected by sturdy packaging, so in perfect condition."
• "I am happy with the purchase, it meets our needs."
• "I am so happy with this purchase."
• "I don’t think there’s any doubt this will last a long time. Would definitely recommend."

Cons:

• "Neither will help and I have a $200 trash can that doesn’t work as advertised."
• "I'm sorry I made that mistake this time. Buy American, buy union!"
• "Very upsetting for Amazon products, usually I love the brand."
• "Amazon, pretty much ignored my complaint so I will NEVER buy another AMAZON brand product."
• "I contacted the manufacturer thru the web asking for directions on how to remove the goo and received no response."
• "I am extremely disappointed with this purchase, returning immediately."
• "The pedal has broken. I have to lift the top by hand which negates the whole point."