I can't remember having a kitchen trash can with a lid that was actually there. A recent one CAME with a lid, but it fell off decades ago, and even when it was still attached it was clumsy to use and fell off a lot. This lid not only seems firmly attached to the can but does a good job keeping odors inside the can. It also raises reliably when you tap the foot pedal. It also locks--which is not a feature we use in our household but you never know when it might be useful during a visit from two- or four-footed guests. Can is a nice shape and size--holds standard kitchen trash bags and cozies up to the end of the kitchen island so it's not in the way of traffic. I like that it's in black with silver trim. Goes with my kitchen appliances and looks nice.