Ahh… the things we get excited about. I picked up a new trash can the other day. I love my new garbage pail so much that I had to write about it.
This purchase was long overdue. My old trash can works great in theory. It works similar to the fast food restaurant trashcans – you have to push the swivley lid to insert your trash.
Well, that’s fine unless I want to scrape food off a plate. I have to hold the lid open while I scrape which works poorly. To curb the problem I just remove the entire dome lid and set it on the floor so I can trash without hindrance. Lame!
Now… I own a sturdy, hard-bodied sleek trash can with a step-lid opening. It has an inner container that lifts out so that you can tuck in the trash bag for a snug fit. I also bought lemon-scented trash bags. Oh yeah! Open sesame Mr. TrashCan. I’m gonna stuff your face!
The black one is new and the white one is old. Click for larger views.
Hey, I don't want this picture. What gives?
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I can tell that you are truly my daughter. I too get exited about such things as getting a new trash can, kitchen gadget, bathroom decorations, etc. My favorite store to shop in here in Florence, OR is called “Kitchen Clutter”.
Kitchen Clutter – ha! That sounds like your kind of store. I remember the big news of our new electric can opener back in 19… humph hoo ha ahem.
Mr. Monk would be proud! That’s the type of trash can I want to get too, but my wife always wants to get the cheap one. Oh well, ours is getting old so maybe I can talk her into it. Cool blog BTW, I’m just getting mine going…
Yes, Mr. Monk might actually use my trashcan if he ever came to my house!
And I can tell that you are truly my best friend. Damn, this IS exciting!!! And I love how you end the post…”Open sesame Mr. TrashCan. I’m gonna stuff your face!”
Now, come to WI!
OK, I’ll be the rain on this parade… lol If it’s simple convenience you’re chasing – why not just use an uncovered trash can? It’s easier AND cheaper… win – win!
And don’t go to WI – unless you suffer from cheeseheaditis!
Trash stinks. I like to keep the stink locked up.
Rob, I KILL YOU! By the way, how many superbowl trophies have the Viqueens won??
Jenn, trash does stink. I’m with you
K-Rol! Don’t hate us just because Favre is having so much fun he’ll be back next year to torment you further… and any trash that’s gonna stink up the place is going to do to so lid or no. Take it out immediately!
I don’t know Rob… I’m familiar with stink and the avoidance of said stink. When I’m done eating dinner, I’m done smelling dinner. But I still need to clean up and why waste a bag when I can wait a few hours to take out the papers and the trash. Or you don’t get no spending cash.
Well Done! I Like it!
Update… There are a few problems with this particular trashcan.
1) The step-lid pedestal creates unwanted trashcan movement – so each time I step on the lever the whole trashcan moves back a little.
2) Overstuffing the trashcan creates a possibility that yuckies will get on the lid because the lid rests on the trash instead of closing properly.
3) This trashcan is smaller than my last one so I have to take out the trash more often.
4) The inner container is kind of awkward. Sometimes the bag gets stuck and I have to maneuver it like styrofoam in an appliance box.
P.S. Did you know that Styrofoam is a trademarked word? Read more if you’re feeling nerdy on Wikipedia’s article.
Wow! I had no idea Styrofoam was a registered trademark!!
Sorry to hear the garbages come with drawbacks. My sister and I went to look at homes “Showcase of homes” the other week and they all had drawers in their kitchen that held to (somewhat smaller) bins; one for recycling and one for trash. I loved it!
Now, get your butt to WI! Only 9 more days!