I have been very impressed with the quality and function of this trash can. A few weeks prior I purchased the 13L trash can and then followed up purchasing a second 13L unit along with this smaller unit that I use in the master bathroom. I really add a bit of sophistication compared to the open plastic trash can I had there for years. It requires only a light pressure on the foot at to open and closes softly Dias not to wake anyone. It comes well packed and protected though you are left with a lot of styrofoam packing that is not recycled where they live. I would have given five stars if it had been packed with recyclable cardboard. That may be a steep penalty as otherwise the product is well executed. Very pleased with the product, disappointed in the packaging.