- Does it need batteries?
- Yes. It is battery-operated and batteries are sold separately, so factor them in from the start.
- What bags fit?
- Standard 13-gallon tall kitchen bags fit; Nine Stars names its own NSTB-13-30 and NSTB-13-45 bags as the best match.
- Will the lid open when I just walk by?
- It can. The infrared sensor reacts to movement near the bin, so a busy walkway can trigger it.
- How loud is the lid?
- The soft-close mechanism lowers the lid gently, so it does not slam shut.
- Is the steel hard to keep clean?
- The body is fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, which wipes down easily.
- How long does the lid mechanism last?
- Nine Stars rates it for up to 10,000 lid openings a year.
- Where is the Nine Stars Automatic Kitchen Trash Can, 13.2 Gallon Stainless Steel, Motion Sensor Hands free Soft Close Lid Garbage Bin, Silver cheapest?
- At Staples, for $37.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Nine Stars Automatic Kitchen Trash Can, 13.2 Gallon Stainless Steel, Motion Sensor Hands free Soft Close Lid Garbage Bin, Silver?
- Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 13,336 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Nine Stars Automatic Kitchen Trash Can, 13.2 Gallon Stainless Steel, Motion Sensor Hands free Soft Close Lid Garbage Bin, Silver?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Target, Walmart.