I looked all over for a dual trash can for my kitchen as we generally have twice as much recycling as trash, and I didn't want two separate trash areas or a smallish recycling bin. You can use regular kitchen trash bags based on the height, though you won't use the full volume of the bag. Fits perfectly at the end of my counter. I do wish the top were also stainless rather than black, and I could do without the diamond plate around the pedals.