iTouchless 13-Gallon Automatic Trash Can
$39.99
$89.99
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Condition: New
Color: Black/Stainless
Size: 13-Gallon Touchless
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Great garbage can!!
By Scott on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
I have now bought two of these garbage cans, same model. It looks sleek but doesn't stick out. Batteries last quite a long time, I'd say at least 6 months, but I feel like I went about a year on last one before batteries needed changing. It closes tightly and the deoderizer pack is a nice additive, also like that because it doesn't have any fragrance, it just helps kill/absorb smells. I never smell anything from the can, except for when I open the lid to throw something away.All in all, I'm very impressed with this can, especially at the price point. The only reason I gave 4 stars (would've done 4.5 if I had the option), the lid is a little flimsy. Everything else seems well made, including the top, but the actual lid on the top will break if you drop anything with some weight onto it. So, just be careful with the lid.Also, these have a lifetime warranty. Customer service was very nice to work with and since I register for the warranty, you can look through a few of their smaller products and get one for free. Didn't even have to pay shipping! I opted for more of the deoderizer.Ah screw it, I'll give it 5 stars. No other garbage can I think I'd ever even want.
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Poor quality and small opening
By Nicholas V. on Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
To be fair, I was against the automatic trash cans in the first place. These are a purchase made by my wife. Upon her informing me that we would now be the proud owners of the latest "keeping up with the Joneses" product I was just so excited. I did not see a need that this overpriced trash storing receptacle solved that was lacking from the 100% waterproof, easy to clean, $7 garbage can I got from Walmart 20 years ago. I was told we got this due to the lid being able to lock and to be fair, the state of the art security latch did cause almost half a day of trouble for the child in question. However, let me start from the beginning. Two of these units arrived at my house while I was at work and my wife set them up. At first I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in as the brushed finish housing was several times nicer than the basic black piece of junk I had been just tossing my garbage into. As with every night when I return home, I went to clean the coffee pot and prep it for the next day. I was a bit nervous, but chose to approach this new challenge with as much fervor as I could muster. So with an open mind, I gently lifted the basket of used coffee grounds, then held them in front of the trash can so I could allow the remnants of the days coffee drip directly to the floor as I summoned the trash. I was elated to be greeted with the opening just slightly wider than the basket I would be emptying into it once the secrets beneath the lid we're finally revealed to me as the lid came fully open. It was at the moment I realized two things. First, I had been just tossing garbage like serf in the employ of my feudal lord's instead of summoning my refuse like the wise old wizards in the days of yore. Second, I had been purchasing way too many things with oversized packaging. Eggs for example, sure, I'm cooking for 6 on Saturdays, but having an 18 count package of eggs is so peasant and quaint. Clearly, I should not buy bulk of anything to be sure not to create large debris. I did not realize that once the champagne started flowing and the red ropes split that the rules changed and I would like to credit this amazing spoils containment unit for showing me the errors trained into me by my worthless, former plastic junk bin. So yes, the opening is a bit tight, but I am a modern man and not prone to judge an object just by the size of it's oriface. So I dug deep, after all the elation and excitement so far I was determined to find the flaw with these glorious works of art. At first, I was thrown by the paper thin plastic lid and connection to the anemic sounding motor before I realized that was to increase aerodynamic efficiency allowing the lid to whisk open and save me time. I was also impressed by the construction of these fine units as it was not simply a mold formed piece of plastic like the plebian scum bucket I had suffered though for so long but they have brought screws and some metal hardware into this operation. For the record, by some metal I mean the screws and two itty bitty pins being used as a hinge. Not the gears of the motor that will be held down by a lock while left on, or have to change directions quickly when a hand is detected or be in an area where it could likely get milk, or vinegar or other household chemicals that could possibly be corrosive. No, the gears are made from vinyl so as to offer the quiestest operation possible and while itty bitty hinges may sound bad, it clearly is to reduce the drag coefficient when the lid is in operation. The genuine thought and care put into the construction of this fine Adonis of a litter laboratory doesn't end their. As you get older and slower, the can slows down with you to give you that shot of confidence that, "you still got it!" Replace all the batteries you want, after about one year and one day of operation it will automatically adjust to the ten years you have clearly aged in that time. The lid will begin to slow and no longer open to full height as you no doubt have now achieved the top tier level of purchasing groceries in only the smallest packaging. Once again just showing that amazing forward thinking only certain companies can. Now I know what you're thinking, with all these stellar things going on, why on earth would such a worthy and innovative and device get only a one star review? Well, honestly, it's my fault. You see, I have not been bestowed the wisdom of the newest feature discoveries that have only shown up in recent history and they have behooved me. For example, the lid, built for speed and aerodynamics has proceeded to dislodge itself from the motor making the can a manual operation. I am not capable of the level of genius needed to understand this design. To further display my lack of intelligence I decided to take the mechanism apart in attempts to repair it as I am not ready for the advanced stages of this products evolutionary design. Upon removing the screws I expected to see stainless steel or some other treated, corrosion resistant substance. I was however greeted with 6 rusty, pop metal screws of which my lack of knowledge has left me baffled. I thought, perhaps it is so the can will actually degrade and fall into itself as it does keeping the mess to a minimum further showing the fore sight the design engineers had. However, with all the skill and top level thinking that went into the design and can't believe the answer to be that simple and I am once again thwarted by my own mental limitations. The mysteries this can has yet to reveal to me have left me in such a state of confusion that I had no choice but to give it a one star as clearly this product has somehow been leaked and must be intended for NASA or perhaps MENSA and has just fallen into the unappreciative hands of the masses due to some clerical error. Perhaps one day I will understand the complexities of this space aged utensil but until then, if you have read this in it's entirety then perhaps you will understand that this item is exactly that. It's a solution to a problem no one had. Save yourself the money and stick with the classic garbage can. If the site of a plastic or metal bin so offends you, find a cabinet or spend the money on a more visually pleasing can. With two of them at my house and having used the two at the neighbors I can assure you that it will last only as long as the warranty. It is not worth the money.
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Great garbage can!!
By Scott - Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
Verified Amazon Purchase
I have now bought two of these garbage cans, same model. It looks sleek but doesn't stick out. Batteries last quite a long time, I'd say at least 6 months, but I feel like I went about a year on last one before batteries needed changing. It closes tightly and the deoderizer pack is a nice additive, also like that because it doesn't have any fragrance, it just helps kill/absorb smells. I never smell anything from the can, except for when I open the lid to throw something away.All in all, I'm very impressed with this can, especially at the price point. The only reason I gave 4 stars (would've done 4.5 if I had the option), the lid is a little flimsy. Everything else seems well made, including the top, but the actual lid on the top will break if you drop anything with some weight onto it. So, just be careful with the lid.Also, these have a lifetime warranty. Customer service was very nice to work with and since I register for the warranty, you can look through a few of their smaller products and get one for free. Didn't even have to pay shipping! I opted for more of the deoderizer.Ah screw it, I'll give it 5 stars. No other garbage can I think I'd ever even want.
Form Follows Function!
By Andrew G - Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2015
Verified Amazon Purchase
Let me begin my review by setting one premise forth: the iTouchless Automatic Trash Can is not a home appliance - it's a trash can. This *particular* trashcan has had a single aspect of its use automated by implementing a clever and harmless IR motion detection feature. A fair product review should consider that the bulk of the value delivered by this product is not derived from the motion detection feature. It's also important to consider that the most costly component to the manufacturing of this trash can is unlikely to be the motion detection feature. This product's price-point would not be significantly reduced if it did not have the motion detecting sensors.So, before considering the automated opening and closing of this product's lid, I will first look at why the "trash can" elements of this ... trash can ... merit it a five star review. Only after this litmus test does the automated lid truly deliver any value, because if the build quality, shape, appearance, and/or operation were poor then I wouldn't want to use it anyway. Luckily, the motion detection feature dramatically extends the lifetime value of this product for me, and it is very likely that iTouchless has won over a customer for life because, as a trash can, their product is a stellar performer. With an added special feature whose usefulness truly outlives its novelty, though, the iTouchless Automatic Trash Can becomes a noteworthy product that I don't want to ever live without.I bought this trash can about five months ago, and have been using it as my main kitchen trash can ever since. Living in a Brooklyn apartment building means dealing with weirdly-designed kitchens, and my apartment is no exception to the rule. This meant that, first and foremost, I needed a trashcan that made the most of its frame. Of equally-great concern was how such a trashcan would look when unpacked and put into use, because this thing has nowhere to hide in my kitchen. Happily, I can assure you that the iTouchless is as sleek as it is gargantuan. It stands proudly next to my kitchen dinette, and never once have we been taken back by the scent of our trash - the iTouchless has decimated any hint of garbage odor. I always combine the iTouchless with some nicely-scented garbage bags. This combo simply does not emit smells, even upon opening the trashcan itself.Yes, this trashcan has a lid which opens automagically. There are infra red sensors in the battery-powered lid, which detect physical presences within 3-6 inches. It's consistent, reliable, and predictable - exactly what I like to see in automation technology. I've noticed myself forming habits around the use of this feature; when brewing coffee in the morning, for example, I am able to open my trashcan's lid before I walk up to it with the still-dripping coffee filter, making far less of a mess than usual.These realizations are small pleasantries that you may not even expect from a $70 trashcan - I am certainly too cynical to expect such things, at least. So as far as I am concerned, the iTouchless operates exactly as expected, and performs optimally while doing so. If for any reason my iTouchless fails to operate as expected, I will be sure to update this review. Until then, however, I strongly endorse this product; its form truly does follow its function.
Upgrade to the basic kitchen trash can
By Frank Childs - Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
Verified Amazon Purchase
This is the second one I have purchased; same but updated model. It looks sleek but doesn't stick out. Batteries last quite a long time, I'd say at least 1 year. It closes tightly and there is odor due to the charcoal air filter. I never smell anything from the can, except for when I open the lid to throw something away.I also like that you can lock the lid in the open position so I can peel potatoes, carrots, etc directly into the trash can and when I'm done I just press Close.It's a trash can, which is a basic kitchen item but this is nice to look at and functional. Very happy customer here.
Good product after 2 1/2 years of use
By Scott S. - Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2011
Verified Amazon Purchase
Good product overall, although I wish that it had a few improvements.We have used the iTouchless (13-gallon version) for 2 1/2 years now, so I decided to give an update (I appreciate when others take the time to review products as it helps me with my purchases).First, for those who wonder if an hands-free can is really worth the money: I believe that it is, because it is convenient to work in the kitchen without touching a dirty can lid to throw something away.How does the iTouchless compare to foot-operated cans? Previously, we had a foot-operated stainless steel can from Walmart which we used for less than a year before the mechanism broke, so I would say that the iTouchless wins in that respect. The problem with foot-operated mechanisms is that it is too easy to apply too much force to actuate the can.How easy is the iTouchless to use?The plastic ring used to hold the bag is a little tricky to master, but it does work (don't throw it away... we still have our original one). Every once in a while it will slip below the stamped, protruding ridge, and the garbage bag will fall to the bottom (this is how the thin, fragile bottom cracked). We do not let our 13-gallon bags get full (we fold over the top of the bag quite a bit before installing the plastic retainer ring), so this helps avoid too much weight which could the ring to slip.The motion sensor works well, so long as it is clean. Every once in a while the unit needs to be reset by turning off & on. We must orient our can sideways, towards a rarely-used kitchen cabinet drawer, so that we do not inadvertently open the can by walking nearby.The iTouchless is attractive enough so that it doesn't need to be hidden away in a cabinet... this allows us to make the best use of space in our small kitchen.The lid seals well enough to contain any smells. In fact, we even throw our baby diapers into this can which is in our kitchen! Ironically, since the smells are so well contained, one can get a sudden burst of smell when opening after it has been closed for a while. So, we have found that a small stick-on air freshener attached to the wall of the battery compartment (behind the lid hinge) helps.Suggested improvements:1) The rim which holds the bag ring should protrude just a little more to hold the ring better.2) The bottom should be just a little thicker to avoid cracking if a full bag of garbage slips and falls.3) The sensor electronics should be programmable with an optional feature to open the lid only when someone quickly waves *twice* in front of the sensor. This feature would be chosen when users find that they too often open the can inadvertently when the default single-sense mode is used.Bottom line: we have learned to live with this product, and we are overall content with the product, but we would have gladly paid another $10 for the improvements which I suggested.
No Muss, No Fuss. Quite possibly the perfect trash can.
By Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2014
Verified Amazon Purchase
After our old Costco trash can with a spring loaded lid decided to break at the hinge, I was forced to buy a new trashcan for our kitchen. My wife and I both despise the trashcans with the foot pedal to open the lid so I researched Amazon for other options. I read through all the reviews on the different auto trash cans and decided on the iTouchless as it had the option to plug it in with an AC power adaptor and it had a deodorizer (which is a bit of a stretch, but more on that later). The can arrived promptly thanks to Amazon Prime with no dents, scratches, or missing parts. I read the directions and set up the can up in our pantry with the power adaptor. I tested both the infrared and the push buttons to operate the lid and both worked well. The time lapse for the auto open is more than enough to drop the trash in the can. The opening is gracious and accommodates the usual trash one would place in a kitchen trash can. The way the lid sits on top allows the trash bag to be completely filled, minimizing wasted trash bags, and the best feature of all is the ability to use normal 13 gallon trash bags and not some special bags produced by the maker of the trash can. The bag retention system is elegantly simple and effective. We have yet to have the bag slip off and fall in the can. My 3 and 5 year old can easily throw their own trash out without touching any of the surfaces which cuts down on germs on them and fingerprints on the stainless steel. The deodorizer feature is a the only real negative on the overall system as it consist of a small filter bag of Lord knows what that sits in a plastic receptacle near the lid. It really doesn't do anything, but we use scented bags so it is not a big deal at all. The only issue I have had with owning this trash can is the fact that I wave my hand over other trash cans out of habit, expecting them to open. After owning this can for a couple of months, the motor mechanism is still going strong and I will update this review when it finally gives up the ghost, as I know it will as nothing mechanical lasts longer than a year at my house.Update: July 2017. This can finally gave up and quit working. I did a short post mortum, but it was Perry gnarly under that lid, so in this case I just left it as is and purchased the updated version of this garbage can. Still a five star rating as that poor auto lid took a hellacious being from my kids as they grew up.
Poor quality and small opening
By Nicholas V. - Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
Verified Amazon Purchase
To be fair, I was against the automatic trash cans in the first place. These are a purchase made by my wife. Upon her informing me that we would now be the proud owners of the latest "keeping up with the Joneses" product I was just so excited. I did not see a need that this overpriced trash storing receptacle solved that was lacking from the 100% waterproof, easy to clean, $7 garbage can I got from Walmart 20 years ago. I was told we got this due to the lid being able to lock and to be fair, the state of the art security latch did cause almost half a day of trouble for the child in question. However, let me start from the beginning. Two of these units arrived at my house while I was at work and my wife set them up. At first I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in as the brushed finish housing was several times nicer than the basic black piece of junk I had been just tossing my garbage into. As with every night when I return home, I went to clean the coffee pot and prep it for the next day. I was a bit nervous, but chose to approach this new challenge with as much fervor as I could muster. So with an open mind, I gently lifted the basket of used coffee grounds, then held them in front of the trash can so I could allow the remnants of the days coffee drip directly to the floor as I summoned the trash. I was elated to be greeted with the opening just slightly wider than the basket I would be emptying into it once the secrets beneath the lid we're finally revealed to me as the lid came fully open. It was at the moment I realized two things. First, I had been just tossing garbage like serf in the employ of my feudal lord's instead of summoning my refuse like the wise old wizards in the days of yore. Second, I had been purchasing way too many things with oversized packaging. Eggs for example, sure, I'm cooking for 6 on Saturdays, but having an 18 count package of eggs is so peasant and quaint. Clearly, I should not buy bulk of anything to be sure not to create large debris. I did not realize that once the champagne started flowing and the red ropes split that the rules changed and I would like to credit this amazing spoils containment unit for showing me the errors trained into me by my worthless, former plastic junk bin. So yes, the opening is a bit tight, but I am a modern man and not prone to judge an object just by the size of it's oriface. So I dug deep, after all the elation and excitement so far I was determined to find the flaw with these glorious works of art. At first, I was thrown by the paper thin plastic lid and connection to the anemic sounding motor before I realized that was to increase aerodynamic efficiency allowing the lid to whisk open and save me time. I was also impressed by the construction of these fine units as it was not simply a mold formed piece of plastic like the plebian scum bucket I had suffered though for so long but they have brought screws and some metal hardware into this operation. For the record, by some metal I mean the screws and two itty bitty pins being used as a hinge. Not the gears of the motor that will be held down by a lock while left on, or have to change directions quickly when a hand is detected or be in an area where it could likely get milk, or vinegar or other household chemicals that could possibly be corrosive. No, the gears are made from vinyl so as to offer the quiestest operation possible and while itty bitty hinges may sound bad, it clearly is to reduce the drag coefficient when the lid is in operation. The genuine thought and care put into the construction of this fine Adonis of a litter laboratory doesn't end their. As you get older and slower, the can slows down with you to give you that shot of confidence that, "you still got it!" Replace all the batteries you want, after about one year and one day of operation it will automatically adjust to the ten years you have clearly aged in that time. The lid will begin to slow and no longer open to full height as you no doubt have now achieved the top tier level of purchasing groceries in only the smallest packaging. Once again just showing that amazing forward thinking only certain companies can. Now I know what you're thinking, with all these stellar things going on, why on earth would such a worthy and innovative and device get only a one star review? Well, honestly, it's my fault. You see, I have not been bestowed the wisdom of the newest feature discoveries that have only shown up in recent history and they have behooved me. For example, the lid, built for speed and aerodynamics has proceeded to dislodge itself from the motor making the can a manual operation. I am not capable of the level of genius needed to understand this design. To further display my lack of intelligence I decided to take the mechanism apart in attempts to repair it as I am not ready for the advanced stages of this products evolutionary design. Upon removing the screws I expected to see stainless steel or some other treated, corrosion resistant substance. I was however greeted with 6 rusty, pop metal screws of which my lack of knowledge has left me baffled. I thought, perhaps it is so the can will actually degrade and fall into itself as it does keeping the mess to a minimum further showing the fore sight the design engineers had. However, with all the skill and top level thinking that went into the design and can't believe the answer to be that simple and I am once again thwarted by my own mental limitations. The mysteries this can has yet to reveal to me have left me in such a state of confusion that I had no choice but to give it a one star as clearly this product has somehow been leaked and must be intended for NASA or perhaps MENSA and has just fallen into the unappreciative hands of the masses due to some clerical error. Perhaps one day I will understand the complexities of this space aged utensil but until then, if you have read this in it's entirety then perhaps you will understand that this item is exactly that. It's a solution to a problem no one had. Save yourself the money and stick with the classic garbage can. If the site of a plastic or metal bin so offends you, find a cabinet or spend the money on a more visually pleasing can. With two of them at my house and having used the two at the neighbors I can assure you that it will last only as long as the warranty. It is not worth the money.
Love it! 7 years and running.
By svpike - Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2025
Verified Amazon Purchase
Bought this in 2018. It still looks just as good as the day I bought is and works great. Just bought the newer model for another room. Hope that one works just as good and for long.
Stopped Working!! Called Customer Care!
By DJ - Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2016
Verified Amazon Purchase
I bought this to use as a diaper bin and it's been a true blessing. Even with it filled to capacity we only smell the nastiness for the brief moment the lid is open. Otherwise you'd never know the horrors that awaited inside lol! It's been running strong on the same batteries since I bought it. Bags are easy to replace and the removable bag ring is fantastic. With the top back on the bag is secure and completely concealed. I'm not sure how much the charcoal filter helps, but my main concern was odor when the can is closed, and for that purpose it works perfectly! As an added bonus the unit looks fantastic!Update: I've been using this daily for six months or so and it is a workhorse! Still running on the same batteries I purchased when I received it and blocking diaper odor just as effectively!Update: So, after working perfectly since last November, a couple weeks ago the lid decided to give up on me suddenly and completely! I figured the batteries had finally died, so I swapped in a fresh set and nothing happened. No light, no movement, nothing at all. I almost decided to just write it off, but figured I might as well try customer care. I sent them an email with a screen shot of my original order and description of the problem. To my pleasant surprise I got an email back within 24 hours with an incident number and instructions to call in for service. I called in thinking they were going to want me to send in the lid, but they surprised me by saying their policy had changed and I just had to pay a $9.95 service/shipping and handling fee and a new lid would be sent out. They didn't want the old one back at all. Since it would cost more than that to just ship the original lid in to them I had no issue paying the fee. About a week later I received my brand new lid! I really can'take say enough about the quality customer service I received from itouchless. It was all very simple and because of that I'm leaving my review at five stars!If you found this review to be helpful please indicate so. If there's something missing, or you'd like additional info, don't hesitate to ask. I write these in the hope that it will help other buyers make a decision with so many similar products available for purchase.
Resolved issue of slow lid operation and not closing fully
By David Buchanan - Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
Verified Amazon Purchase
Bought 14 months ago, and it has worked fine. Seems like the sensor has become less sensitive, but still works. Recently it started opening and closing more slowly, and wasn't closing all the way, staying ajar 1/2 inch or so. Batteries were not the issue, so I removed 2 small screws on the little plate to reveal the hinge pins, and put a few drops of machine oil on them. This didn't work, so I removed the 4 screws to reveal the moter assembly. I noticed the spring was a bit rusty, so I oiled it and worked the lid back and forth several times. Presto! Works like new again.Having read the negative reviews about the cost for out-of-warranty replacement lids costing a few dollars less than a complete unit, and the general dissatisfaction with customer service, I will attempt to fix any issues going forward. A common complaint is that the plastic piece that connects the lid to the motor is prone to breaking, and is difficult to repair. However at least a couple reviewers report success in fixing it, using an epoxy like JB Weld, so it seems doable.A reviewer mentioned retensioning the spring to resolve poor opening performance, so that s another potential fix. But since adding bit of light oil worked for me, I would suggest trying that first.
Long lasting but not without issues.
By morningdove - Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
Verified Amazon Purchase
I now own three itouchless trash cans. I originally bought two for the kitchen. One for recyclables and the other for regular disposables. One touchless operation stopped working, plugged or battery, it just did nothing. That one was moved to the guest bathroom with the lid permanently open. I purchased a new one for the kitchen. The two in the kitchen have worked for years plugged into a wall socket. In spite of regular clean, the recycle can has developed an odor. I believe that it is coming from the area between the rubber and steal bottom, that is totally unreachable. They have lasted several years, so I would still recommend them. The problem that I see is pricing. A new lid costs as much as a whole new trash can, WHY??? I made the mistake of doing that once and had to throw away a perfectly good can because it was just in the way. Now I need a can without the lid. But I do not see a can offered without the lid. Now, I may try a different brand and see if I have better luck.
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