Back to Mainstays 13.2 gal/50 L Motion Sensor Kitchen Garbage Can, Red Stainless Steel

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3.97 out of 5stars
(34 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
11/29/2020
Elegant Look for a small kitchen.
I like the simple elegant design. So far the automatic lid is working as expected. Placing the trash bag inside can takes a few times to learn the fastest way to set it up properly so it wont fall down inside the can. If done correctly the trash bag will stay in place.
Mike7759

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/23/2021
Dented in Shipment
Item arrived from FedX in unsatisfactory condition. Back of trash container all banged in and almost impossible to remove bottom corrugated protective (LOL) eggshell. I did try to straighten the metal canister but it still looks terrible. Starting return ASAP. Hopefully next unit will arrive undamaged. Walmart/Mainstays? need to mark "FRAGILE" on box and/or use a better protection method for shipments. Also wondering if Walmart/Mainstays/FedX willing to offer cash settlement so I won't have to return this item?
James
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/23/2023
    Love the convenience!
    So far, so good! I love having an automatic opening trash can in the kitchen! When your hands are dirty or full, it is so convenient to have the lid open for you to deposit your trash. This is a must have for my kitchen! The stainless steel is easy to keep clean and matches my other appliances. It’s seems to be well made and is sturdy. The lid opens quietly and senses when you are finished adding trash. It sits a little lower than my previous model that was a Nine Star brand. The true test will be how long the opening mechanism lasts, which remains to be seen. (I’ve had it one month.) I’d recommend it as it is fairly priced and was delivered with care and nicely protected and packaged.
    Maz
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/11/2023
    Does NOT take C batteries
    Description says it takes 3 C batteries. had to order them and just got my C batteries delivered for the trashcan lid... they don't fit. it does NOT take C batteries. Come on Walmart...
    Leon
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/06/2023
    Buy this!
    This is the third trashcan I have wheel completely complicated surgery. Yes, I am a girl purchased in the last month. This one is by far the nicest and it works for me. It holds the bags nice and tight. They never fall into the inside and I like the fact that you can make the top say open all the time if you like, it’s appears to be well-made. I like it.
    ohiogma
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/24/2023
    Nice piece 4 small spaces
    Size - Great; Delivery - Perfect; Complains - NONE very good for tight / small spaces / kitchen... Two small warnings for future buyers: It requires 2 fat big batteries... :-( so, US$10 extra from Walmart :-) for a 4baterries pack! The motion sensor is good but many times -in my kitchen- it opens every time I walk around it, in fact, I purchased this trash can because the sensor in on top, not infront but still it detects motion... If that doesn't annoys you, it's a good buy! Better prices that AMA... FAIR..., TEM.... etc. Conclusión: I'm happy! :-) Not 5 stars because the battery and the sensor but I can survive with that
    GUI
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/24/2023
    Nice piece 4 small spaces
    Size - Great; Delivery - Perfect; Complains - NONE very good for tight / small spaces / kitchen... Two small warnings for future buyers: It requires 2 fat big batteries... :-( so, US$10 extra from Walmart :-) for a 4baterries pack! The motion sensor is good but many times -in my kitchen- it opens every time I walk around it, in fact, I purchased this trash can because the sensor in on top, not infront but still it detects motion... If that doesn’t annoys you, it's a good buy! Better prices that AMA... FAIR..., TEM.... etc. Conclusión: I’m happy! :-) Not 5 stars because the battery and the sensor but I can survive with that
    GUI
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/15/2023
    Not a happy customer at the moment.
    I literally received this about 4hrs ago. The FedEx guy that dropped off this actually just dropped it on the concrete. i was sitting in my livingroom watching him on camera and heard it when it hit the ground smh. So i took my package in the house and opened it. Very simple to put together. On Walmart site for this item under info it says this trash can use C batteries. After taking off the lid i see it uses D batteries. Lucky i has a set, but i bought 2 packs for trash can, now i don't need them. It was simple to put the bag inn and etc. So i went thru a lot of the comments but seems like no one had this issue so i assume it's just me. This is suppose to be a sensor trash can. I have to hit the on/off button everytime i need to put trash in the trash can. i mean it works then but when i go back 5, 10, 30 mins later..... nothing. I'm just waving at a trash can. if I'm suppose to do this every time i use the can i would've just kept my traditional trash can since i have to keep toto touching it. So I'm returning it tomorrow. Don't know should i order another one or not cause I'm not sure if the sensor suppose to work all the time unless you cut it off, at least that's what the book said. I can't say weather this was a good buy or bad one really cause it may be malfunction cause the fedex driver dropped it or i just have a bad product. It's in good condition so i don't know. Hope this help someone. Oh and as you can see from the 2nd picture i added I'm directly in front of the sensor and it's still close. It cuts off after every 1st use and i have to manually cut it back on to use.
    Quevo
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/14/2023
    D Batteries required, not C.
    The description states it needs 3 C-cell batteries, so that's what I purchased. It actually needs two D batteries. It also arrived scratched. I ordered delivery, not shipping, so it should've been more carefully handled. Now I have a scratched waste bin and expensive batteries I'll likely never use.
    Chloe
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/14/2023
    D Batteries required, not C.
    The description states it needs 3 C-cell batteries, so that’s what I purchased. It actually needs two D batteries. It also arrived scratched. I ordered delivery, not shipping, so it should’ve been more carefully handled. Now I have a scratched waste bin and expensive batteries I’ll likely never use.
    Chloe
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/04/2023
    Great Can
    Great looking love the style. Happy to see someone updated the battery holder to OUTSIDE the can. I had older model it was inside rim of lid under and it sucked. HAPPY to see this! Great bang for buck!
    Sunnie31
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/02/2022
    Don’t waste your money
    I loved the motion sensor while it worked for the 1st two months. After that I kept thinking maybe the batteries were just dying really quick. I finally bought more expensive batteries thinking it would be the fix and nope. It never worked properly again. It tries to open the lid but the 2nd pic shows the tiny bite it actually opens. You still have to lift the lid. WASTE of good money.
    Lenzy
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/02/2022
    Don't waste your money
    I loved the motion sensor while it worked for the 1st two months. After that I kept thinking maybe the batteries were just dying really quick. I finally bought more expensive batteries thinking it would be the fix and nope. It never worked properly again. It tries to open the lid but the 2nd pic shows the tiny bite it actually opens. You still have to lift the lid. WASTE of good money.
    Lenzy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/18/2022
    I LOVE it!!!
    I am absolutely in love with this garbage can, after reading the reviews I'm keeping my fingers crossed and praying that the lid doesn't go bad but it's absolutely awesome and I don't know why some of the reviews say it's hard to get the garbage bag on the ring, I did it in 2 seconds LOL, time will tell how the lid holds up but it really is an awesome garbage can, stainless steel, if you have a mice problem you don't have to worry about them crawling up your garbage can because they can't get up the slippery metal, I definitely recommend this garbage can, no more having to wash your hands every time you open a garbage lid lol. thank you Walmart I love it
    Reese
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/26/2022
    My Toddler Thinks It's a Toy
    This makes throwing away trash so much fun that my toddler has taken to throwing anything he can think of in the trash can. Pens, shopping bags, food he's still eating, just to name a few. The lid even has a button to turn the sensor feature on and off, but this doesn't stop him. So, is the trash can child proof? No, but it doesn't claim to be. Is it my favorite trash can to date? Yes, and it probably will be for a while.
    Emma
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/19/2022
    I Love It
    We had a Hefty trash can with the foot pedal that broke for over a year. I got tired of having to pick up the lid, place it on the floor throw away my items, put the lid back on and then having to wash my hands because of the lid. I was thinking of getting a new stainless steel trash can with a foot pedal of better quality then I found this in the store. We finally bought it and at a good price. It's only been a week but we love it. just wave your hand, throw away your items and keep it moving. I also like the function that you can leave the lid up while your cooking and tossing items, etc. Remember to buy you some D batteries sold separately.
    Parris
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/25/2022
    Love it !!! Worth it ! I hate touching trashcans.
    No dents , Worked fine , and actually look a bit better in person ! I do wish the lid was a bit bigger but besides that , it will be perfect for my dorm room !
    Katie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/05/2022
    Best trash can to have!
    I normally don't write reviews, but when I was deciding which trash can to get the reviews helped me a great deal. Walmart has the best price compared to competitors wanting up to more than double for the same item. I have had it for 2 weeks and LOVE IT. You learn how close to wave and it has worked well for me and I'm in the kitchen cooking a lot. It's been one of the best additions in the kitchen. I can finally throw stuff in the trash when hands are covered with anything while cooking and don't have to worry about dirtying the outside of the trash can while trying to open it.
    Satisfiedone
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/02/2022
    bad delivery service
    the trash can works great so far! walmart delivery is why its only 4 stars. it came to my door with tears in the box and crushed. the trashcan was dented. not a BIG deal, but when you buy something new, you expect it to look new.
    chelsea
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/20/2022
    Even nicer than expected
    Nice glossy black on the bottom and the lid is matte black. Internal ring to firmly hold the trash bag in place and keep it from being seen on the outside. Sensor works great with 2 D batteries which are not included.
    Mimi
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/12/2022
    Yes I recommend
    Love this Sensor Garbage can. Compared to similar cans its a great deal. Opens and closes with no problem. Lid does not close up on you while inserting garbage like other sensored cans do. Also price was great and affordable.
    Maria
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/05/2022
    was great for the first 6 months...
    OK, I was thrilled with this at first - except for the fact that even though it's 'metal' if a malodorous thing gets into it, it does NOT go away! But with the auto-close lid and this in my mud room, I was OK. A Then at 6 months in the lid went wonky, OK, changed the batteries, no problem. Worked for about a week and went wonky again. So out came the troubleshooting guide - I followed everything to the letter. Again, worked about a day, and now the lid just doesn't close at all! I have to stand there and physically push it down from various heights wherever it stopped.
    vjames