Umbra Metalla 12-Gallon Polypropylene Step Can, Nickel

by Umbra

Product Features

• 12 gallon capacity garbage can with pedal, for hands free operation, and a retention ring that keeps garbage bags in place
• Features foot pedal; removable bag divider; serves as trash and recycling container; retention ring
• Made of biodegradable plastic
• Size: 15" D x 26" H
• Design: Kerr & Co.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 11.5 x 21 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0017PEBFC
• Item model number: 084810-410
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,739 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

They have a strong commitment to making a positive and sustainable contribution to the realm of fiscal, social and environmental responsibility. All of these elements come together with the Metalla Step Can. Design: David Quan, the Metalla Step Can offers a large, 12-gallon capacity, a pedal for hands free operation and a retention ring that keeps garbage bags in place. Plus it’s made of biodegradable plastic. Can comes with a removable bag divider that allows for use as both a recycling and a trash can. Nickel finish. 15" x 26". Umbra is the worldwide leader in casual, contemporary and affordable design for the home.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Looks good, doesn't function too well, May 20, 2010

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Toby Wolff "Toby Wolff" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Umbra Metalla 12-Gallon Polypropylene Step Can, Nickel (Kitchen)

I purchased this garbage because I wanted a stainless steel look without having to pay over $100. Although the garbage looks pretty good (it's plastic with a faux nickel finish) and looked good in my kitchen, it didn't function particularly well. Because it's so light-weight, it moved around every time i pressed on the foot pedal and it would never stay in the same place. You also can't place it too close to a wall because when the top opens, it pushed against the wall, making it move even more and ended up leaving black scuff marks on my wall. All in all, it looks great for the price, but if you want a functional sturdy garbage that stays in place when you use it, this is not the one.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars bad design, November 16, 2010

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carlos - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Umbra Metalla 12-Gallon Polypropylene Step Can, Nickel (Kitchen)

I can't understand how some products are put out on the market, is it that once they make them and realize they do not work, they still put it out to sell them and make a profit at least. I mean this trash can looks real good, but is not functional, the shape of the lever at the bottom where you step to open the top lid is designed in a way that when you step on it, the trash can slides back, plus the can is very light. They could've done better. I'm dissapointed.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Trash Can --- Metal Look for Plastic Price, December 21, 2010

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NMLLVR - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Umbra Metalla 12-Gallon Polypropylene Step Can, Nickel (Kitchen)

I've had 2 of these in my kitchen for 3 months and love them. They look great --- very nice satin metal look. The surface doesn't capture fingerprints like many metal cans. We're tough on a lot of our things and these I think will hold up better than metal cans that can dent / scratch. We use one for trash and the other for recyclables.

They are in front of a wall so we don't have as much movement problem as some others have had. But a few strip of rubber tape on the bottom do help keep them in place. Could add some weight (brick?) in the bottom. I'm happy they were so light that shipping costs were reasonable.