After hearing so many raving reviews for the SimpleHuman brand, I'm a little disappointed at this model. The size of both the trash and recycling compartments are only to handle about a day or two's worth of waste, the lid needs quite a bit of force to press open and contrary to the advertising you cannot just "bump into it" with your leg, body, etc., it must be pressed down from the top. My hands are messy when cooking and this is a problem. The lid is also extremely loud when you press it shut.