simplehuman CW2014 40L Rectangular Touch-Bar Kitchen Bin, Easy Open Touch-Bar, Stay-Open Lid, Inner Bucket, Space-Efficient Hinge, Fingerprint-Proof, Brushed Stainless Steel

Never thought I'd spend so much on a bin. I've had it two months and it still brings me joy. The opening is wide enough that nothing misses the bin and ends up down it's front or on the floor. There are no sharp edges and no suction effect so a full bag is quick and easy to empty. It's wipe clean and fingerprint-proof. You can open it with your hip/elbow when your hands are full. Overall it's well-made and well-designed, and has removed the daily irritation our previous bin brought. Here's hoping it lasts a long time!

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.

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've been looking for a rectangular bin that isn't open on foot and isn't made of plastic; this one seems to be the only one on the market. The bin looks really nice and will fit any high-end home for sure. I've been using it for a few months; the open mechanism still works perfectly and it's easy to clean and change the bag. This bin would fit a small household for a few days or a big family if you change bag every day. The only downside to this bin is the price.

Sitting down to write this, I’d never have imagined I’d have so much good to say about a bin! It’s so good I’ve got a bit weird about it. But It’s worth every penny. It’s looks nice, the finish is nice, the opening lever is hygienic, you can use your hand, elbow, foot if you’re bendy & probably your head to open it,but I haven’t tried that yet. The shape of it means it’s plenty big enough to swipe excess food off your plate without it going all over the edges. The liner is hidden in the secondary compartment so it doesn’t look scruffy. Its also actually magic, this 40ltr bin somehow seems to hold more rubbish than any bin I have had but the best thing about it is how easy it is to empty. It has several vent like holes so the bin bag doesn’t get suctioned in & stuck. The wrestle with the bag which ultimately ends up in it ripping is over! The bags provided are excellent but bog standard bags fit & work perfectly too. Best thing I’ve bought off Amazon & that’s saying something cos I have a big Amazon ordering addiction.

Excellent and good looking bin. Built to last as sooo heavy. Bit pricey but worth it.

Simple human bin is very sturdy and well built , i really like the push handle for opening and i would recommend there own bin liners as they fit perfect and are very strong , a little expensive though.

So my husband was rather shocked by how much I spent on a bin, but I have to say, it has been worth it. It is very well constructed, looks good, cleverly designed so the bin bag can not be seen and even comes with a trial pack of 'Simplehuman' bin bags (they are fabulous, but I can't quite bring myself to pay for more expensive bin bags when the regular ones from the supermarket do almost as well). I like the touch bar to open the bin - I prefer it to pedal bins which can easily be damaged by heavy footed operation. The cuboid shape means that the bin fits neatly into my kitchen; not only does it look like a quality product, but it functions as one too.