First off I am a fan of the "simple human" product line.  This trash can is elegant, looks very nice in my kitchen, exactly as pictured online.  The pedal works great and this is a sturdy unit.  I love the locking feature because I have dogs.  So when I leave the house I lock the lid, otherwise it's unlocked when I am home.  The lid closes smooth and slowly.  It is well worth $40!  It's slim design fits nicely next to a wall and the can itself holds a lot of garbage.  Great purchase.