Nine Stars Automatic Kitchen Trash Can, 13.2 Gallon Stainless Steel Motion Sensor Garbage Bin with Soft Close Lid, Black

I purchased this item before Christmas 2025 and so far it has not disappointed me. I love it and my husband loves it too. I will recommend it to anyone else!

I love my Nine Stars automatic trash can! I just redid my kitchen in gray colors, with black accessories, and this trash can is a wonderful addition! I have another Nine Stars automatic trash can in silver, that is still working after 5 years of use, but I wanted a black to match the other accessories in my kitchen. I've read reviews about how sensitive the lid is, and that it will open when you walk by - I don't understand why this is an issue, because when my hands are full with something to throw away, I WANT the lid to be sensitive and open quickly and easily!! The lid does make a noise when it opens, but that is no issue for me, as it's not a loud noise, and does let me know it's working!

I ordered this as a gift for a friend and it arrived even earlier than what they stated. I researched several other Stainless Steel Trash Cans and read the reviews on them, and this one seem to be a top hit. He is VERY happy with this product purchase. It has a classy look and the sensor works great so far.

Costco sells a similar one for about the same price, but it is 30 gallon. That sounds like a "deal," but it is so big it crowds out the kitchen, and, it holds so much (the 30 gallon one) that it sits there extra days, and smells up the room. The 13 gallon one is better! Also, when you get it, there is a black plastic ring that sits on top of the can before putting the electric opener on top of it. I didn't see where it says this, but, put the bag in the can hanging about 3 inches over the edge, THEN the black ring on the can. Pull the bag overhang back INTO the bag, then put the top on. It ENTIRELY HIDES the top edge of the bag! No "sloppy shirt-tail" look from a bag hanging out on the can. This makes your kitchen look much neater! Yep! Get the Walmart one, not the Costco one that is too big.

I replaced an older version of this trash can that I had for at least 7 years. Yes, that long! I have no complaints if this replacement lasts half as long as the older version. It's very quiet when it opens. It's a minor issue with it opening when you pass too close to it! As you can see by the photos the passage way is not very wide where I have it placed. It only opens occasionally and like I mentioned it's very quiet. Another plus is it looks great with my other stainless appliances. The price is very competitive compared to similar models. I can only speak for the battery life I experienced with the older version and it was adequate. If this newer version fails to meet my expectations I will update my review but at this time I am very pleased with this purchase.

l saw one of these in a classroom at a very new hotel. Me and my fellow female classmate thought it was awesome! No touchy, touchy. Just hold your hand over the light and it politely opens and then shuts after a few seconds. I kept going back to the coffee station just so I could play with the trash can. I know, sounds stupid and crazy but I was really impressed and told everyone I was going to get one for home ASAP. The guys seemed less impressed and said they would be happy with a trash can with "no lid" and a quick toss. Sorry, I don't want to see my garbage. Got mine from Walmart at a good price. Delivery was quick! No assembly. Just put a "C" battery in the lid and a bag in the bin and it's ready to go. I could have gotten the plug in one, but opted for the battery operated. So far it's working great! Holds a lot too. Love it!

We purchased this due to our remodel. We needed a smaller trash can. Also had to be pet proof since my dog loves to get in garbage. It is nice that the lid opens and closes when you motion above it. Also seems that we can get more trash in than my old trash can.

I've had three of these and that should tell you something; I like them and they don't last forever, maybe four years. This one is a duplicate of the old one which stopped retracting after opening. I disassembled it and found nothing obviously wrong. Moved all the connections and reassembled it. Worked again for one day. Bought new one. If you can stand one that is a teeny bit smaller, Costco has it now (7/29/14) for $50 + tax.

This is our second can. First can died after 8 years. Missed it so much that we ordered a replacement from Walmart. It was quick shipping to store and the best price we found.. It is a real convenience in the kitchen. Hands free. Uses the standard 13 gallon bag. But we found that Nine Stars also sells a lid only, LID9, so now we have two!

After receiving the replacement due to the battery breaking, I realized the quality is not the same. I have owned a Nine Stars automatic trash can for at least five years and have no problems with it when replacing batteries in the lid. However, I noticed this model's plastic is much, much hard. When pushing the release lever in to remove the battery backing, the lever breaks. It happened twice. So you can either tape the battery back on and hope it holds or select another brand.