simplehuman 45 Liter / 12 Gallon Semi-Round Automatic Sensor Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel

Across the reviewers we read, simplehuman's 45L semi-round sensor can is the choice for buyers who prioritize hardware feel and finish. Verified-purchase sentiment is high (a Target listing shows a 0.94 rating), and r/BuyItForLife owners are effusive about the brand's mechanics in general, with one calling theirs the "best foot pedal action I've seen ever" with soft-close and a smart bag-replacement hinge. Several community members specifically recommend the 45L simplehuman as fitting standard Kirkland-size bags well.

The disagreement is real and worth surfacing. The same r/BuyItForLife community that praises simplehuman also hosts pointed criticism: that the cans are "so poorly designed with areas that trap garbage and crud and are nearly impossible to clean," and that the lid on some models "either opens too aggressively and smashes into the wall, or not enough." At well over $100, this is a premium buy, and the trust-weighted picture is a polished product with genuine cleaning and bag-cost gripes that recur often enough to take seriously.