Product review (2 stars): sucks.
simply doesn't compress trash.  only good thing is it's enclosed so no odor (until you open it, then pew, charcoal filter doesn't do a thing). should be MUCH MORE EFFICIENT for it's bulk and price-- even loaded Styrofoam blocks on top garbage before pushing compact button to help consolidate trash at bottom.  didn't help a bit.  seems the 'compressor' plate doesn't even come 50% of the way down... moving soon and i'll definitely leave it behind, it's not worth taking.