So my family of 8 can get lazy with trash and recycling. They just hit the closest one. Even cans go wherever. So we set it up trash, recycling and bottles. They think it's the coolest thing ever. They are good size and hold quite a bit. We have put them through a lot and they are still holding up. The "plastic" as they say it is , is super strong. My cats have jumped on it. It's been kicked things have been thrown at it and you couldn't tell. Overall very sturdy and well thought out product.