My husband thought that the bins would be small for our household of 4. They are perfect. The recycling can last 3 to 4 days on average before filling. The general waste is about 4 days. Our old bin was a 40litre Brabantia round bin and filled up quickly. The design is perfect for the space we have, doesn’t stick out. Before I had two round bins and it would stick out a bit. We’re happy with it and less trips to the outdoor bins.