Emptying it is very difficult, it says to put down a tarp and turn it door side down to dump, but you have to open the door when it is exactly facing down because of the leg braces and if you are using both compartments the weight of the side you don't want to dump will push the door out and all fall as well. There is no easy way to empty if you are using both sides which is the whole idea.  I would choose something else next time.