Wanted a pedal bin but settled for this, but in actual fact is so handy not needing to use a pedal,can lean over stair gate and put things in bin without going into kitchen. put things in bin from sat on the floor. And little girl can use it too. Only down side is it opens it you walk past it.but can turn off and use manually if wanted to.ring inside to stop bin bag being exposed out the top.would buy again. Although hard to take bin bag out gets stuck, would not recommend to someone who is not strong