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Ga ga over a garbage can?

akxss — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:37:31 GMT

So with the Simple Human garbage can, you are hands free with a motion sensor to open the top. No touching. I have a hands free garbage can too, used with a simple foot pedal to open the top. No touching either and requires no batteries.

I think the hype on this product is ridiculously over the top.

What am I missing?

Re: Ga ga over a garbage can?

haddon9 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:43:04 GMT

Better yet, mine is hidden away under the sink & rolls out. Yes I have to use my hands to roll it out but I just don't care for the look of a garbage can out and exposed. ....even if it's a sleek looking one.

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4kitties — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:58:53 GMT

I do not like trash sitting in my house for very long, especially kitchen trash. I have a cheap plastic trash can from Walmart, and I use the plastic grocery bags that I get for free from most every store. I absolutely refuse to buy expensive bags to throw away!

I take it out to my big trash bin at least once a day. And it is hidden so no one sees it.

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MG Chris — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:13:04 GMT

I love my Simple Human garbage can. I am on my second one and could not imagine any other kind. I guess it just depends on what you like.

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cjm61 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:13:23 GMT

@akxssChildren, that's what's missing for you. I have both types and the kids can use the sensor one much better. For some reason they can't get the foot petal quick enough or just aren't strong enough. And, they love the sensor so I can get them to throw their stuff away easy enough. Of course, if you don't have kids either one could work.

There's a market out there for everyone, just depends on what people's needs are I suppose.

Re: Ga ga over a garbage can?

RespectLife — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:28:49 GMT

@4kitties wrote:
I do not like trash sitting in my house for very long, especially kitchen trash. I have a cheap plastic trash can from Walmart, and I use the plastic grocery bags that I get for free from most every store. I absolutely refuse to buy expensive bags to throw away!

I take it out to my big trash bin at least once a day. And it is hidden do no one sees it.

Lucky you @4kitties

NYS banned our grocery bags and I sure miss them. Used them for everything....over and over again!

What is the diff if I buy a plastic kitchen trash bag or use the small ones I got from grocery stores?

A bag is a Bag!!!! Except now I gotta pay for them. They were recyclable too!

Re: Ga ga over a garbage can?

LindaSal — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:33:32 GMT

I have a Simple Human trash can and I love it. Bags are not really that expensive and you can even use regular trash bags, they fit too. And yes I think they are sleek looking, the cover closes slowly and quietly, and the trash doesn't smell. Works for me.

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Boehm Collector — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:34:58 GMT

I purchased the NINESTARS 13.2G Stainless Steel Motion Sensor Trash Can from QVC in May of 2021. I love it.

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Othereeeen — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:39:54 GMT

@4kitties

I do this too!!!! And I always double bag my stuff at the checkout in Walmart ( a lot of times they are recycled bags that barely hold together for the trip from the store to the car to the house....flimsy....!!)

And....I bag ALL my meats in separate bags from the meat area ( those are NICE bags) and use them for fruits and veggies too instead of those insanely hard to open little film plastic bags in the produce section!!!

I HATE garbage. I live alone, and call those little Walmart bags of garbage I collect over a day my "single girl garbage bags"!. I toss them each night so no smelly stuff in the kitchen over night...!! Nice clean bag each morning!!

PS: Here's a hint how to open those horrible film bags in the produce section.....dampen your fingertips on the beads of water sprayed on the veggies like kale, broccoli etc....then you can open the bags easity with your damp fingers!! (I figure everyone washes their veggies when they get home so it won't hurt...you only need one drop!!!)

I reuse everything I can. I use ANY bag with a zip top for use with my cat litter box too...or any foil lined bag ( like potato chips). I waste nothing if I can avoid it!! Folgers Instant Coffee large red canisters and Tide Pods large plastic tubs are good for litter box waste too...wide mouth, tight lid!!!

150 bucks for a magic garbage can. Right.

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bargainsgirl — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:43:06 GMT

Totally absurd IMO.

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4kitties — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:01:52 GMT

@RespectLife

Oh I agree, I am so glad ours have not been banned. I always reuse mine and the ones that have holes or get torn so that I cannot use them in my trash can get recycled when I make a Walmart trip.

When my sweet kitties were alive, I used them for kitty pan scoopings too.

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Starpolisher — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:12:40 GMT

@akxss wrote:
So with the Simple Human garbage can, you are hands free with a motion sensor to open the top. No touching. I have a hands free garbage can too, used with a simple foot pedal to open the top. No touching either and requires no batteries.
I think the hype on this product is ridiculously over the top.
What am I missing?

I'm with you! My son has one. I don't care for it either. I like my plastic, foot pedal one. Mine is easy to clean, no touching and every so often, I can wash the entire thing in my mud room and sit it outside to get some fresh air and sunshine!(the battery one is too heavy for me to lift). Some of these new gadgets really aren't worth the money to me!

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RespectLife — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:12:52 GMT

@4kitties wrote:
@RespectLife

Oh I agree, I am so glad ours have not been banned. I always reuse mine and the ones that have holes or get torn so that I cannot use them in my trash can get recycled when I make a Walmart trip.

When my sweet kitties were alive, I used them for kitty pan scoopings too.

@4kitties

I bring so much stuff/food/items to other people.....they were so useful! My kids and I would reuse the same bag 20 times!

And stinky diapers! Gosh, what would I have done back then!

I totally understand the need to reduce and recyle....but whether I buy or get for free...I am Still using a plastic bag! And they were always recyled when done.

Don't tell NYS, but I have friends in other states......hee hee

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Sooner — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:15:18 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@4kitties wrote:
I do not like trash sitting in my house for very long, especially kitchen trash. I have a cheap plastic trash can from Walmart, and I use the plastic grocery bags that I get for free from most every store. I absolutely refuse to buy expensive bags to throw away!

I take it out to my big trash bin at least once a day. And it is hidden do no one sees it.

Lucky you @4kitties

NYS banned our grocery bags and I sure miss them. Used them for everything....over and over again!
What is the diff if I buy a plastic kitchen trash bag or use the small ones I got from grocery stores?

A bag is a Bag!!!! Except now I gotta pay for them. They were recyclable too!

@RespectLife Odd to me that body wash is not an issue. I'd far rather have a trash bag and bar of soap that body wash in a giant plastic container with a plastic pump.

Or a red party cup. We only worry about some plastic.

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RespectLife — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:18:13 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@RespectLife wrote:
@4kitties wrote:
I do not like trash sitting in my house for very long, especially kitchen trash. I have a cheap plastic trash can from Walmart, and I use the plastic grocery bags that I get for free from most every store. I absolutely refuse to buy expensive bags to throw away!

I take it out to my big trash bin at least once a day. And it is hidden do no one sees it.

Lucky you @4kitties

NYS banned our grocery bags and I sure miss them. Used them for everything....over and over again!
What is the diff if I buy a plastic kitchen trash bag or use the small ones I got from grocery stores?

A bag is a Bag!!!! Except now I gotta pay for them. They were recyclable too!
@RespectLife Odd to me that body wash is not an issue. I'd far rather have a trash bag and bar of soap that body wash in a giant plastic container with a plastic pump.

Or a red party cup. We only worry about some plastic.

@Sooner

Good point!!

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Starpolisher — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:20:20 GMT

New Jersey banned plastic bags also!🤔😂

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manny2 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:21:28 GMT

@akxss wrote:
So with the Simple Human garbage can, you are hands free with a motion sensor to open the top. No touching. I have a hands free garbage can too, used with a simple foot pedal to open the top. No touching either and requires no batteries.
I think the hype on this product is ridiculously over the top.
What am I missing?

I guess I'm missing it too, because I have one with the foot pedal too. I think I paid about $45 for it. No problem with the foot pedal, it’s an easy open.

Re: Ga ga over a garbage can?

catter70 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:29:23 GMT

@RespectLife , I agree about the plastic store bags. I use them for my garbagae bags, too. Also, good for use when walking your dogs. Wegman's no longer supplies them.I figure it's just to save the store $$$, but I haven't noticed the prices going down any. I'm sure others will eventually follow suit.

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Sooner — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:47:53 GMT

A platic bag that stuff comes in from a store wouldn't hold any amount of garbage for us. They aren't big enough.

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:56:18 GMT

We have to bring our own bags in NY and NJ. No plastic bags given out.