My husband and I have tried a number of different compost containers and none ever lasted without one of us ending up hating it. Either the lid fell off and broke or the bag was impossible to get out and they always take up counter space. This product fixes all that. I love that I can grab it and bring it to where I am working, that the lid stays open while I may have messy hands and that it’s easy to close the lid when I’m done. I love that it is off the counter on the trash can most of the time where my 4 year old can use it too. Super easy to get the bag out and clean, looks great. We are happy :)