Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this trash can come with a liner locking feature?

• A:Answer Yes, the trash can has a liner ring that keeps the trash bag from bunching up or collapsing.

Q: QuestionHow does the lid of this trash can open?

• A:Answer The trash can utilizes an infrared (IR) motion sensor to automatically open and close the lid.

Q: QuestionDoes the trash can have a manual mode?

• A:Answer Yes, you can keep the lid open as long as needed using the manual mode.

Q: QuestionWhat is the capacity of this trash can?

• A:Answer This trash can has a capacity of 3.2 gallons or 12 liters.

Q: QuestionIs there an indicator to tell me when the batteries are low?

• A:Answer Yes, an LED indicator will let you know when the batteries are getting low.

Q: QuestionWhat type of batteries does this trash can use?

• A:Answer The trash can requires 2 AA batteries.

Q: QuestionIs it really only 7" tall? From the picture, that dimension looks off.

Asked 4 years ago by TervMom.

• A:Answer The trash can is 13.7 inches tall.

  Answered 4 years ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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Q: QuestionDoes the lid pop up? What kind of clearance does the lid need if you put the trash can under a desk or the likes?

Asked 4 years ago by HollyM.

• A:Answer You need about 7 inches of clearance.

  Answered 4 years ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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Q: QuestionI see it's 13.7 tall so you have to bend down to activate sensor?

Asked 4 years ago by Gonzo.

• A:Answer Yes the sensor is not great and you have to make sure you are right on top of it for it to open

  Answered 4 years ago by GreatVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat size trash bags do I need.

Asked 4 years ago by Gin63.

• A:Answer 3 gallon bags should work for a 3 gallon can. I use 8 gallon bags because they were cheaper on Amazon and I have an 8 gallon can too.

  Answered 4 years ago by Cayley007Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan a dog cause the lid to go up if they get near the sensor?

Asked 4 years ago by Brick.

• A:Answer If an object moves above the motion sensor, the lid opens automatically.

  Answered 4 years ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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Q: QuestionIs there a liner ring with this one? I have his big brother and the 13 gallon one has one, but can't find it on this one

Asked 4 years ago by Kloehn88.

• A:Answer It does come with a liner ring.

  Answered 4 years ago by LenaH

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Q: QuestionWhen the top is down, does it seal against odors? Do you have to use a bag inside?

Asked 2 years ago by Lesismore.

• A:Answer There is no seal but plastic top closes well. Not sure about odors. There is a plastic bin insert inside, so although you could eliminate garbage bag, we have always used one.

  Answered 2 years ago by lu88Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWould you recommend this trash can to be used in a car?

Asked 4 years ago by Frank.

• A:Answer Yes, but I would worry about it standing still. The sensor is very sensitive so you wouldn’t want it to move, but rather stand still.

  Answered 4 years ago by maktchibVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs the 3-gallon trash can supposed to make a loud whiny noise every time the lid opens, or do I have a defective lid?

Asked 1 year ago by StephC.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by LakeiaBVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this be mounted on a wall? Is there enough clearance for the lid to open?

Asked 1 year ago by S1a9a9b9.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by LakeiaBVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it have a locked lid? So no bugs can get in?

Asked 1 year ago by Neal.

• A:Answer By locked, you mean sealed? I would not consider it sealed but does close firmly enough that I do not think insects could get in.

  Answered 1 year ago by CHMNVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCould the top open if my little dog tips it over?

Asked 1 year ago by Shell57.

• A:Answer No that’s why I bought it. It’s made to open automatically.

  Answered 1 year ago by CoffeeMomVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow tall is the 3 gallon trash can

Asked 2 years ago by Moe.

• A:Answer It measures right at 14" tall at the highest point in the back, with the lid shut.

  Answered 1 year ago by HappyVerified Purchase

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