I couldn't see spending $100 or more on a trash receptacle (i.e., the stainless steel SimpleHuman cans), so for me, this was a nice alternative. The lid is silent when closing, there is a handy wall buffer arm that you can raise to ensure the can is precisely positioned against your wall without restricting the opening of the lid, and it is made of very tough plastic. Definitely a better quality product then the rubbermaid version I previously owned from Target.  

Pros: Solid, and available in grey. Looks great with my appliances.
Cons: none