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Mainstays 13.2-Gallon Motion Sensor Stainless Steel Trash Can (various colors)

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Walmart has Mainstays 13.2-Gallon Motion Sensor Stainless Steel Trash Can (various colors) on sale below for $34.98. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 15-day trial) or on $35+ orders.

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Available:Features:
  • Requires two D-cell batteries (not included) for operation
  • Constructed from commercial-grade T430 stainless steel
  • Trash can measures 11.34" W x 16.38" L x 26.42" H

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  • About this deal:
    • These prices are $13 Lower (27% Savings) than the list price of $47.98.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 7,700 reviews.
  • About this product:
    • This trash can operates with infrared motion sensor technology to allow you to simply wave your hand above the sensor at the front of the lid to open it automatically. The lid will remain open as long as there is an object in front of the sensor and close gently five seconds after the object is removed. If a hand or object breaks the infrared beam between the lid and the sensor while it's closing, re-triggering technology opens the lid again to prevent lid from closing on your hand.
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Walmart has Mainstays 13.2-Gallon Motion Sensor Stainless Steel Trash Can (various colors) on sale below for $34.98. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 15-day trial) or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Slickdeals Deal Hunter itsamazeling for finding this deal.

Available:Features:
  • Requires two D-cell batteries (not included) for operation
  • Constructed from commercial-grade T430 stainless steel
  • Trash can measures 11.34" W x 16.38" L x 26.42" H

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • These prices are $13 Lower (27% Savings) than the list price of $47.98.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 7,700 reviews.
  • About this product:
    • This trash can operates with infrared motion sensor technology to allow you to simply wave your hand above the sensor at the front of the lid to open it automatically. The lid will remain open as long as there is an object in front of the sensor and close gently five seconds after the object is removed. If a hand or object breaks the infrared beam between the lid and the sensor while it's closing, re-triggering technology opens the lid again to prevent lid from closing on your hand.
  • About this store:

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Model: Mainstays, 13.2 gal /50 L Motion Sensor Kitchen Garbage Can, Stainless Steel

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this is arguably slightly more effort than having a step-on trash can, i can attest to that since i've used both

also, this can takes much more work when replacing the trash bag. in a step-on can, you prop up the lid, and pull out the bag. in this can however, you completely pull out the top, then pull out the ring that sits between the top and the main body of the trash can, and THEN get the trash bag out. and then once you replace the bag, you have to put the ring and the top back in place.... overall much more work than one might imagine

but i will still prefer this can, because it's just so much cooler!
Those 5000mAh lipstick USB batteries will fit in there, just need to slice a USB cable into the battery terminals. One charge can last 1-2 weeks.

Don't use it for the kitchen, as soon as you wash it, all the gears will rust and the circuit board will die eventually. I tried, even took out the circuit board and sprayed a few layers of PlastiDip to waterproof it before hand, died a year in. Still nice using it manually. I'm currently in the process of building an external auto-opener with either Arduino or Pi Zero with proximity sensors and a motor, the idea is to hook a string to lift/lower the lid. That way, I can still wash the lid every bag change as I'm doing now.

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Oct 20, 2021
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Joe_Birmingham
Oct 20, 2021
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I bought the white on the last time this was a deal. I have been very pleased with it. Can't beat this price.
Oct 20, 2021
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cruxion
Oct 20, 2021
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I have a couple of these from previous deals and I love them. In for a couple more.
Oct 21, 2021
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Oct 21, 2021
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ThriftyIdea6692
Oct 21, 2021
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Quote from njguy545 :
I'm not paying $35 for a trash can
y'know, i would've said the same thing a few years back, but now, i don't know...i'm getting pretty dang lazy in my old age...it might be worth shelling out for trash can that opens itself...my cheapness and my laziness are fighting each other over this one right now
;D
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Oct 21, 2021
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slickrickets
Oct 21, 2021
27 Posts
Quote from njguy545 :
I'm not paying $35 for a trash can
Pretty sure this is exactly the Sims price. If you sell it when it's full soon after buying it, you can get all your money back and never have to empty your trash!
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Oct 21, 2021
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Ferrariman812
Oct 21, 2021
293 Posts
Heads up if you go wireless, this thing drains batteries. Invest in rechargeable ones.
Oct 21, 2021
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Oct 21, 2021
shounak89
Oct 21, 2021
670 Posts
Quote from ThriftyIdea6692 :
y'know, i would've said the same thing a few years back, but now, i don't know...i'm getting pretty dang lazy in my old age...it might be worth shelling out for trash can that opens itself...my cheapness and my laziness are fighting each other over this one right now
;D
this is arguably slightly more effort than having a step-on trash can, i can attest to that since i've used both

also, this can takes much more work when replacing the trash bag. in a step-on can, you prop up the lid, and pull out the bag. in this can however, you completely pull out the top, then pull out the ring that sits between the top and the main body of the trash can, and THEN get the trash bag out. and then once you replace the bag, you have to put the ring and the top back in place.... overall much more work than one might imagine

but i will still prefer this can, because it's just so much cooler!

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sillyxone
Oct 21, 2021
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Those 5000mAh lipstick USB batteries will fit in there, just need to slice a USB cable into the battery terminals. One charge can last 1-2 weeks.

Don't use it for the kitchen, as soon as you wash it, all the gears will rust and the circuit board will die eventually. I tried, even took out the circuit board and sprayed a few layers of PlastiDip to waterproof it before hand, died a year in. Still nice using it manually. I'm currently in the process of building an external auto-opener with either Arduino or Pi Zero with proximity sensors and a motor, the idea is to hook a string to lift/lower the lid. That way, I can still wash the lid every bag change as I'm doing now.
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ThriftyIdea6692
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Quote from shounak89 :
this is arguably slightly more effort than having a step-on trash can, i can attest to that since i've used both

also, this can takes much more work when replacing the trash bag. in a step-on can, you prop up the lid, and pull out the bag. in this can however, you completely pull out the top, then pull out the ring that sits between the top and the main body of the trash can, and THEN get the trash bag out. and then once you replace the bag, you have to put the ring and the top back in place.... overall much more work than one might imagine

but i will still prefer this can, because it's just so much cooler!
You make excellent points there, and as an engineer, coolness of gizmos is a very important factor to me. Wink
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ThriftyIdea6692
Oct 21, 2021
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Quote from sillyxone :
Those 5000mAh lipstick USB batteries will fit in there, just need to slice a USB cable into the battery terminals. One charge can last 1-2 weeks.

Don't use it for the kitchen, as soon as you wash it, all the gears will rust and the circuit board will die eventually. I tried, even took out the circuit board and sprayed a few layers of PlastiDip to waterproof it before hand, died a year in. Still nice using it manually. I'm currently in the process of building an external auto-opener with either Arduino or Pi Zero with proximity sensors and a motor, the idea is to hook a string to lift/lower the lid. That way, I can still wash the lid every bag change as I'm doing now.
An Arduino or Pi operated trash can...now *that* would be pretty darn cool! Cool2
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Oct 21, 2021
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DrunkPandaScreams
Oct 21, 2021
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Are the non silver colors metal or plastic? The pictures make them look metallic
Oct 21, 2021
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BrilliantRyloth
Oct 21, 2021
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How do these compare to the Insignia ones that often go on sale?
Oct 21, 2021
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DrMundoMD
Oct 21, 2021
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I've had this for over a year. I really like it.

And I still haven't had to replace the batteries even once, and I probably open it 5 to 10 times per day
Oct 21, 2021
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Oct 21, 2021
JustMe123abc
Oct 21, 2021
38 Posts
Quote from shounak89 :
this is arguably slightly more effort than having a step-on trash can, i can attest to that since i've used both

also, this can takes much more work when replacing the trash bag. in a step-on can, you prop up the lid, and pull out the bag. in this can however, you completely pull out the top, then pull out the ring that sits between the top and the main body of the trash can, and THEN get the trash bag out. and then once you replace the bag, you have to put the ring and the top back in place.... overall much more work than one might imagine

but i will still prefer this can, because it's just so much cooler!
I have this thrash can and it's the best! I don't know about that ring you mentioned. Mine didn't come with it but I don't think you need it. I just put your average kitchen bags from Sam's or Costco and it's a perfect fit. Wrap it around the lip and put the cover back on. Haven't changed the D batteries for months. This beats those more expensive ones and it looks just as good but just be careful it's easy to dent.

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Oct 21, 2021
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JustMe123abc
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Quote from sillyxone :
Those 5000mAh lipstick USB batteries will fit in there, just need to slice a USB cable into the battery terminals. One charge can last 1-2 weeks.

Don't use it for the kitchen, as soon as you wash it, all the gears will rust and the circuit board will die eventually. I tried, even took out the circuit board and sprayed a few layers of PlastiDip to waterproof it before hand, died a year in. Still nice using it manually. I'm currently in the process of building an external auto-opener with either Arduino or Pi Zero with proximity sensors and a motor, the idea is to hook a string to lift/lower the lid. That way, I can still wash the lid every bag change as I'm doing now.
Not sure why you had so much problem with yours. I use this thrash can in the kitchen next to the sink. It would get junk on it once in a while or liquids but I just wipe it down and it's as good as new. The D batteries are fine. Haven't replaced it in months and it's constantly being used. The only area of concern I would say is that it dents easily but not a big deal for me.

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