I wanted a stainless trash can to go with my appliances.  What appealed to me when looking for a can and spotted this one, was the wide opening.  Before I had an open top can and food would get splattered on the wall if I wasn't careful.  No chance of that happening with this can.  Also, when it opens it gives you plaenty of time to scrape your pot or plate contents into the can before te top closes.  Very nice looking also.