This was a definite splurge. I have never paid this much for a trash can. I actually thought I was buying the double bin can that had one side for trash and one side for recycling, but that was my error. Once I received this and put it to use, I realized it was a keeper. I love that it keeps smells in the can.  The slow closing lids are awesome and it is a perfect fit under my counter. great looking too.  It may be too small for a family. I am single and it takes about a week to fill it. A family of four could easily fill it every day or two.