Have had the Vento trash can for a couple of weeks now and love everything about it. Good, sleek looks with a top that hides the overhang of the garbage bag. A height that eliminates stooping. And - most importantly - an open top that allows for waste to be tossed or scraped in without having to add even one more action - no lifting a lid, opening a cupboard door or even stepping on a lid-raiser. The opening is wide enough to avoid creating a mess on the rim and yet still manages to keep the contents concealed. A simple, effective and terrific design!