Nine Stars DZT-50-9 Infrared Touchless Stainless Steel Trash Can

Nine Stars DZT-50-9 Infrared Touchless Stainless Steel Trash Can - 13.2 Gallon

Nine Stars is the first company that adopted and successfully patented and manufactured the motion sensor technology into trash cans.  When you are in range of the infrared sensor, the trash can will sense the motion and open.  Once you are out of range, the sensor will automatically close the trash can lid for you without you ever having to actually touch the trash can.  The company owns two factories in China and a business office in Pomona, CA.  They are easy to get a hold of in case you have an issue (which I did).  When I had a lid that didn't function, I wrote to them and they sent me a new one.

The DZT-50-9 infrared stainless steel trash can has an oval design and is slim enough for small spaces.  We have a small kitchen and were afraid of having a trashcan out and taking up space, but this was non-intrusive and fit well in our small kitchen.  

The sensor can be activated by motion within ten inches and 130 degree angle from the infrared sensor.  The lid remains open if there is some motion and will automatically close after three seconds of moving your hand away.  Alternatively, you can press the "Open" button to manually open, and "Close" to manually close.  There is also an indicator light above the sensor that flashes red to indicate the lid is working (not that the battery is dying...which is what I originally thought)

The trash can uses three C batteries, not included, and will typically last about 6 months in normal daily use (per manufacture). Since I've only had it for 2 months, I can't attest to that yet.  

On the  back of the lid, you'll see this switch. Right now it is in the off position, and the other way is the on position.

The trashcan also features a garbage ring to help keep the bag hidden from view for a tidy appearance.  The ring sits inside the the trash can rim so that you can hide your trash bag.  It is a little hard to tuck under, though.

Verdict? I love this trash can so far. Aside from the little things like it opening when I walk too close by, it is totally hands free.  It looks very high-end and is slim enough for our small kitchen, while being able to hold a lot of garbage.  Highly recommended! Please see a quick video below demonstrating how it works!

Purchase on Amazon, current price $62.84.

Disclosure: This complimentary item was provided for review purposes. As always, all opinions are my own and no compensation was received. This post contains affiliate links.