Is it strong enough to stand on to compact trash? We recycle all but bubble packages, foil wrappers, saran wraps & bottle lids; nothing stinky.
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The problem would be that the part you mash down is probably 5" x 9" in the center of the lid and has a handle on top. Suppose you could open it and if your feet are small enough stand on it to press it down. That opening is about 7" x 13". And as tall as it is, you would need to step high and maybe use just one foot. I would not try it.
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I have not tried standing on it but I don't think that would be safe. We forgot trying to crush anything and just use it for a nice looking but expensive trash can. I would not recommend it
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My husband and I push down very hard and easily crush boxes and plastic bottles. I wouldn't stand on it because it has a frame that might not hold that much weight. But if you are putting plastic bottles, boxes without lids etc you will be amazed how much you will fit in there just using your arm to crush. It's awesome for recycling!
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It probably is strong enough, but it wasn't designed to be stood on I imagine.
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If you're asking if it is sturdy enough to hold such items, then yes, the bags are tough. I use them in a rectangular trash bin to hold lots of scooped cat litter, and when I remove the full bag, it's never ripped.
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If I were you I would buy and try. It can be returned. Having said that I caution that this is in my opinion a flimsy stand. Good for the recycle bin only. And I mean in the recycle bin - not good enough to hold it.
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No, it isn't. Nor would it be strong enough. It's great for sunglasses, cell phone, small items.
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I've used it for my garbage and also one in my recycling bin. One thing Ive noticed though, even though it's mint-scented, the odor of the garbage comes through the bag pretty strongly-Even though I use a 13 gallon closed lid aluminium bin. So I have to change this brand of bag more reguarly than when I used Hefty bags or similar...
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I think it is a good hamper for my guest bath but it is not the strongest thing. I don't think it is up to recycle items. I use rubber maid tubs for my recycle. Also that liner doesn't come out so if it gets dirty it would be hard to clean.
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Depends upon what shape your trash can is. If it's big and square at the top, probably not. If it's cylindrical and tall, probably will.
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It can be but there are better looking units out there. Sides and top are finished. Other free standing units certainly hold more bottles....this unit does NOT hold as many as claimed. It is ideal for fitting in a limited space.....we used it to replace our existing trash compactor.
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it's pretty heavy duty and since it has no lid, I'm not sure how I / you would like it not being able to be sealed after the garbage is in it before you empty it. I actually think something with a lid would do better. Plus, since it's so narrow, a lot of things may not fit in it - kinda depends on how you sort your trash. If you did use it as a kitchen can, you'd want to put some type of plastic trash bag in it as a liner.
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It may, but I have no idea. I'm using it for a dirty diaper pail, and it's not working. It may be fine with lesser odors. Good luck.
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Yes, but of course, it matters how big the bundle is. I definitely would wrap it around the bundle a couple of times to be sure. We use it for our paper recycling (large boxes, books, etc.)
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Regular garbage bags for diapers? Yes it will contain it somewhat. My baby is still only breast fed, we use cloth diapers and a wet bag cloth diaper liner and I never smell anything. Granted she isn't on solid food yet but I still feel like this pail contains smells pretty good.
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Yes, the plastic smell is there when you open it until it gets aired out. It's not paper thin but I wouldn't call it super heavy duty either.
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We have been using ours for many months with 5 gallon plastic bottles. No problems whatever. It seems quite strong.
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I use it also for diaper as well as garbage. When I remove bag the garbage can smell I have to spray it a few time to remove the smell. If I could return this trash can I would. I'm not at all happy with this trash can.
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We use Kirkland (Costco) Tall Drawstring Kitchen bags and toss in some baking soda occasionally to help with any odor. We like the lightweight plastic, but we use it gently. Doubt if it would hold up very long, if it was heavily used by a large family with small kids and dogs. It holds 13 gal of trash and fills up quickly (size-wise, it is essentially a taller version of the under desk trash cans at work, which hold 10 gal); so, we change out the bag every 2nd or 3rd day, which also helps reduce any odor. We also use them in the bathrooms now as the lid covers the unsightly trash and holds more than the usual tiny bathroom bins without lids. As for the trash cans with a foot-activated lid, we've found that they are not only more expensive, the lid mechanism usually breaks quickly (it's made of plastic, not metal) and we wind up lifting the lid by hand anyway. Hope this helps.
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I recycle plastic grocery bags. If I had to buy something to fit, I would use any kind of small but durable trash bag.