This was not cheap. It is small but should be relatively small for a countertop bucket. My problem is the bucket is almost not circle, slightly warped. Makes it a bit hard to get it in there decently. As for the top, most people are right - the seal is not great. I have to really push it down and even then Im not convinced it will stay shut. I just dont feel like it is anything special. I would have been happier if it was half the price.