Did not realize I needed 5 C batteries to make these work. Will have them tomorrow to try it out. They do look nice and are the perfect sizes for my office. The small can is a bit difficult to open on it's own and you cannot remove the lid. Hopefully the motor works for years to come!
** Update - the whole office is loving this garbage can. The automatic feature works smoothly. No fingerprints or shmutz on the garbage can lid. Love it!!!