simplehuman CW1824 30L Slim Butterfly Kitchen Pedal Bin, Strong Steel Pedal, Silent Soft Close Lid, Stay-Open Lid, Non-Skid Base, Fingerprint-Proof, Inner Bucket, Brushed Stainless Steel

I was looking for a new kitchen bin and already knew of the reputation of Simplehuman. After a little research I quickly decided to invest in the 30L butterfly pedal bin. Arriving quickly I was surprised at how compact the unit is (smaller than I expected in comparison to the photo's however for me this is not a negative) I was so pleased to see that the stainless steel finish truly is finger print proof! I really do not like stainless steel products as it marks and scratches so easily and is a nightmare to keep clean. Thankfully this is not something I need to worry about with this bin! The bin itself is very smart and discreet and you really can see the quality in every aspect. The unit is lightweight yet robust and easy to handle. The bin is functional as the butterfly lids allow full access to the can (unlike my previous Typhoon Capsule pedal bin which had a tiny opening making it difficult to scrape plates etc) I like the way in which smaller details have been thought of such as the soft close function and how you can prop the lids open for longer use and bag changes. There is even a built in rest enabling you to tilt the plastic bucket at an angle allowing for easier bag changes. I have also purchased the Simplehum can liners and will continue to do so. They fit perfectly and ensure no liner is seen when the lids are closed. Not only that but they are strong and well constructed with reinforced seams and useful tie handles. I am the kind of person who will invest in a quality item and if you are looking for a new kitchen bin that will not only function perfectly and look great in your kitchen then look no further; you've just found it!

This is a brilliant bin - so well-designed and made - and as a replacement for our 10+ year old bin, it has surpassed our expectations. The packaging and delivery were excellent as well. Thank you

It looks as good as a bin can, it is beautifully finished, the silent, cushioned mechanism wows every time I press the pedal... no hideous metallic clang! Its useful deep but narrow shape perfectly fits the space I have in the kitchen and provides loads of rooms for days of kitchen rubbish (as well as anything else anyone wants to jetisson when passing—kitchen bins can fill fast!). It is also very convenient to empty—especially if you use the Simplehuman bags). This is actually the second of these we have owned. Its near-identical predecessor did a fantastic job for 20 years but, being the painted version, eventually became a little too scratched by the children and the hinge finally dislocated—after about 70,000 pedal presses! There is no cooler bin to have. It may be a little pricey but it's worth every penny.

I'm finally writing this review 3 years later. It felt like a whole lot of money for a bin at the time, but we had a very limited space, and this fit it perfectly. It was money well spent.I would never have thought I could be so happy with a bin. It still looks sleek, it still works perfectly, and people visiting have actually commented on how they like it. It has a nice soft closing mechanism, and the butterfly pedal keeps it nice and clean as well as keeping any odors inside the bin.I definitely recommend using the simplehuman H bags that fit perfectly, they are a bit more expensive, but a good fit means more useful space in the bin and I haven't had one split or tear yet.

This is a pricey bin but well worth it.Sturdy, well balanced and heavy enough to stay in place - no sliding around and marking walls.Just one quick step opens it for long enough for most throw-in jobs, but you can keep it open for as long as you need it.Opens and closes silentlyVery easy to replace the bags and to keep it clean.Does everything that a bin should and does it very well. It looks good too. Much, much better than any other bin that I ever had.

This one looked promising so I ordered it, it arrived damaged so sent it back. Just as well as the EKO Ecofly one I ordered was far superior it has all the features this one has but without all the annoying drawbacks plus some extras this one does not have like a lid that does not over extend, wheels and front and back handles for movement.

We bought this because we really liked an older model of the same thing and wanted a second one upstairs. The special bags fit it so well. When we bought the first one we thought we would use generic bags, but the free trial of the bags designed for this convinced us that they are worth using.The bin can be locked open easily, the lid closes nice and softly and the foot pedal is reliable. We've had cheaper bins where the foot pedal broke within a couple of years, our older one of these is still going strong many years later and we hope this one will be as good.

This is a brilliant bin,well designed,silent action,and great looking. I had to have a replacement sent as the first arrived damaged ,to expect it to come from the UK to France in it's display box ( and nothing else) was a giant leap of faith and sending it back was a pain,however it was worth it as the bin is fantastic.I will be looking at other Simplehuman products now.One year on.... the lid doesn't shut evenly and one side not completely.I got in touch with Simplehuman,to ask their advice. I was told they do not honour their guarantee for items bought outside of the USA!!! This is why you cannot register the purchase on their website. I responded that this should be made clear on or before purchase and that all I wanted was advice.I was told it could be a problem with the springs! I would expect them to function for more than a year given the price.They told me to take it up with Amazon. So am I expected to pay nearly as much as the bin costs to send it back? The lifetime guarantee is worthless for me and other Uk purchasers , Be warned.