NINESTARS DZT-50-13 Automatic Touchless Motion Sensor Oval Trash Can with Black Top, 13 gallon/50 L, Stainless Steel

I can’t say enough good things about this trash can.I purchased this a little over two years when I needed to replace a pricey, foot-operated plastic can from a certain big name manufacturer because its junky, plastic pedal mechanism broke. I saw some of the negative reviews for the NINESTARS trash can but it was basically the same price as the one that I was replacing so I figured why not give it a shot.The opening mechanism is just about perfect in terms of how it responds. Because of my previous pedal-based trash can, I was used to approaching from the front to reach the foot pedal with my hand low to avoid getting slapped by the opening door. I find that this same hand path is ideal for this trash can as the approach triggers the sensor and then I can usually toss whatever I have in before the lid has even finished opening all the way. Super quick and efficient. Also important to mention, you don’t even have to wave your hand (which may be holding something messy) to trigger the lid — just walking up to the can is usually enough.Another great feature is that the lid stays open as long as the sensor still detects your hand. That means that this trash can will automatically handle the cases where you are clearing off a plate or something similar where you need to spend more time over the open lid. There are also manual Open and Close buttons for cases where you want to keep it open for prolonged periods of time.The metal of the can is relatively thin which I imagine some people might not like but it has the advantage that it keeps the trash can light weight and easy to move around.Battery life has been great. I’ve maybe replaced the batteries one or two times.Regarding reliability, I highly recommend that you try to keep the trash can lid as clean as possible. Trash can lids get dirty from all the food stuff getting tossed in them. For a trash can like this with a motion sensor and mechanical lid, you need to be sure you keep it clean for it to function ideally. I’ve made it a habit that whenever I change the bag, I wave the can open and then turn it off so I can quickly wipe off any gunk that has gotten on the lid. You’ll want to be sure the sensor is kept clean as the location of it makes it easy to inadvertently drop gunk on when throwing stuff away. If there is junk blocking the sensor, it isn’t going to respond ideally to your hand motions and in some cases will trigger without a hand being present. Any issues I’ve had where the can suddenly wasn’t responding well, was opening when no one was near it, etc. have been resolved by simply cleaning the sensor and then changing the batteries if that doesn’t help.One thing that could be tweaked is if they figured out how to limit the “walk by” openings. Mine is in a high traffic area right by the fridge and this results in the lid opening an unnecessary number of times due to people walking by. My thought is that a “sensitivity” knob that lets you control the distance it is sensitive to or the time it requires motion before opening could do the trick so those of us who need it in a high traffic area could dial this back and those who don’t could keep the lid super responsive.Another thing that would be nice is if they could figure out how to make the controls more intuitive. A surprising number of people will stand there and stare at the trash can confused when they first encounter it. Some will hit to Open button to open it, some will try to pull the lid open by hand (which I imagine might not be good for the motor), and some will hit the Close button to close it even if they figured out that it is motion operated on opening. Expect to have to train some people on how to use your trash can. While “get smarter friends” would be good advice for handling this, you don’t get to pick your family so it would be nice if somehow the controls were designed in a way that made it clearer that it was motion based.

Sometime doesn’t work. Slow opening Fast closing Don’t hit back cause it will turn lid control off would not buy again

Writing to address some reviews about the sensitivity of the motion detector. I was wary of this when I ordered, and I appreciate all of the critical comments on this can and others, they really help.But my personal experience is that the sensor is dialed in perfectly. We have an average size kitchen, not a lot of traffic, and the can is in the corner away from sink and stove activity, but near the back door, so people passing by often. Haven’t had a single accidental open yet. But the sensor responds quickly when i wave my hand or the thing I’m about to throw away over the lid.It sounds silly, but this can is bringing me a lot of amusement at the moment. So much better, quieter and more practical than the foot-stomper that it replaced. And we’re using recharchable C-cells. I’ll update my review when I have a sense of how long the charge lasts.One last thing about the sensor: There’s a red blinky light that comes on when you’re in proximity of the can. I think maybe that’s a pre-sensor and it kicks the main sensor into alert, but does not open the lid. We notice this sometimes when walking by. So when that’s blinking, the can is probably more sensitive and ready to flip open. It’s also possible that since the negative reviews the manufacturer improved the electronics? But my new can, as of October 2023, is operating perfectly. Very happy with it.Feb, 2024, Update: Batteries last a long time. This can gets frequent daily use in the kitchen and I’ve changed the batteries twice since buying the can over three months ago, and not because the batteries were dead, but the lid begins to get sluggish. And I’m using AA-size Eneloop rechargeable batteries in C-size adapters (not real C size.) So less than half the amp hours of real C cells. Taking that into account, if you’re using C-size alkalines, I’m guessing you could get close to three months, maybe more, from your batteries.

I really like this battery operated kitchen can. When you empty it it is easy to take off the top and then I can clean the top with my antibacterial wipes put the bag in and ready to go again. It opens easily when you put your hand over it.

Omg, this Stainless Steel Motion Sensor Trash Can does more than pamper me lol totally protects me and my family from spreading the germs in the trash where you can toss them out and not on your hands or spread them about!So many times I find myself at the trash can with my hands full, in need of throwing out dinner scraps, paper plates and other items, but my hands are full. I have to find a way to finagle the lid off the can and toss in the trash without getting trash everywhere. This Motion Sensor Trash Can has made my life so much easier and cleaner! I’m very content with I purchased it, I have wondered how I got by without this trash can, so I went with other people reviews and trusted the company and I have no regrets, noticed this trash can It’s great for a person with arthritis, will definitely buy one for my mother. 🥰 I can tell you this automated trash can has taken so much struggle and stress out of something as simple as tossing trash in the trash. I got a deal that made me take the leap to an easier way of doing things. That’s always a good thing! Highly recommended this lovely trash can…🩵