The waste can is great. It’s even pretty good looking (for a garbage can). The step-opening and soft close works perfectly. We bought this to replace our under-the-sink garbage can. I finally got tired of having to repair the sink’s pvc drain what with the garbage can hitting it all the time. It appears to be very sturdy and well built. And we have had no problems with smudges on the stainless 
surface. We couldn’t be more pleased.