This is a very sturdy garbage pail that has the feel of metal though it's made of fiberglass. It is too small to use for any commercial space but would work well in a bathroom. It is fire resistant which is a real plus. The picture makes it look much bigger than it actually is and that's a minus. I was disappointed by its size but will still put it to good use.

I love the convenient size of the 1.75 gallon trashcan, which fits perfectly under a printer stand next to my drafting table. The neural cream color blends perfectly with my decor, and its solid fiberglass construction will keep it from denting/breaking if I accidentally kick it. I especially enjoy knowing that the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the nationally recognized, independent product safety organization, gave it a seal of approval for not melting or contributing fuel to a fire. It's also not supposed to emit toxic fumes. I know I will get years of use out of this trash can.

Ok so this trash can is fire resistant...but it seems to be a solution looking for a problem? I don't know about others but I don't put burning stuff in my trash cans! I guess this product is for those people who throw stuff that's on fire in the trash? Who the heck does that? What am I missing? As for the trash can itself it's a typical shaped trash can but it's kinda heavy for its size which is good when it's empty because it wouldn't tip over easily. In terms of durability my first order had a large crack on the side so it's not very sturdy?

This trash can is much more than one of those plastic trash cans you can get. It is heavy and very well made, claims to be fire-resistant though I have not had a fire near or in it to experience this. I am using it in my painting studio but my boyfriend is looking at it for his garage/shop. It is very nice looking and a good quality.

The 7 quart version of this trash can is quite small. It could easily be used in a bathroom or a bedroom, where there is not a large volume of trash accumulation. The color of this vessel is definitely more gray than beige (maybe pewter?). The box it came in showed it was available in 3 different colors (beige, gray, and black), but none of those were checked on the box, so I am not sure how they could differentiate what color of trash can was in the actual box. I am only saying this because I wonder if the can I received is actually the gray can, instead of the beige can. I don't see the other two colors of this trash can available on Amazon, so you might want to be prepared to receive a more gray than beige trash can if you do order it! The style is as pictured--very simple and plain, which shouldn't clash with most home decors.

The added value to this trash can is that it is fire resistant. If you still have a smoker in the house, then this could be helpful when emptying ash trays. In fact, an alternate use for it could be to put in some sand or potting soil and then set it outside on the patio or deck and use it for smoking refuse (cigar and cigarette butts!).

I would have given this item 5 stars, but the issue with the color and the fact that it is quite expensive for a trash can (even if it is fireproof) just doesn't warrant the highest rating. It is a good, functional item, and, given the current price, it makes the most sense to purchase this trash can only if you definitely require its fire-safety feature.