Metal parts where they should be, extra heavy duty, and doesn't stick out very far. Should outlast your run of the mill trash can by 10x.I tried to find a good alternative to Simply Human, but the Simply Human is still the better product for stability, holding open the lid, and getting the bag in and out.Good product, well madePleased with my purchase so far. Love the size and that it’s slim. Fits perfect where I needed it to.Omg I love this can, my son also ordered one the best ever Thanks Amazon.This can is much taller than expected. If you're hoping this will fit your 18 gallon trash bags, it will not. The rim of the bags will be so taught that the securing rods refuse to lay down flat. The rods do not "click" into place. There is about 9 inches of unused can below the bag once installed. You should probably use 20 or 22 gallon bags for this can, but those are just too large for my kitchen. I wish someone had warned me before purchasing.The mechanism works fine and seems sturdy. There is a rod piece sticking out from the bottom so it can't be flat against a wall. This is for stability and allows the lid to open fully without hitting the wall.I purchased this in the 13 gallon red. It looks nice, although it would've been nicer had Rubbermaid put their logo on the back instead of the top front. It also doesn't sit flush against the wall, due to the metal bar in back. The only question I have is how long the hinge on the cover will last. It is just molded plastic, not reinforced in any way. I notice in some of the other reviews that the hinge didn't last past a few months due to the flimsy hinge. It doesn't take much pressure to open the lid enough to throw something away, my suggestion is to try not to stomp too hard when discarding anything. Pressing lightly is enough to open it. Other than that, it is a really nice looking trash can.I'd been looking at trash cans trying to make sure I got a good one. I finally decided on this one. Even though it was a little pricey for a trash can. I decided to take a chance on an open box, because after all it is just a trash can. It said it had some minor cosmetic issues. Well! When it arrived, it was perfect! No cosmetic issues at all! I love it! It works great. I actually get a little excited everytime I open it! When I change the bag it is so easy and the bag stays secure! The step to raise the lid and the gentle, self closing it do convenient! As you can tell, I don't have a lot to be excited about in my life. Lol This trash can has brought me some joy!❤️It really is quite big in the clinic but when you are paying for waste disposal by the bag you really want a bin that allows you to fill the bag right up and this does. Worth noting that the lid can't be opened by hand which is good for infection control. Mark removed because the slow close is a bit unreliable and the first part of the lid falling is at full speed meaning a blast of air still comes from the bin it just doesn't slam down at the last part.bin is very well made, holds a lot of waste and the step on function very handy and hygienic. Step on function has stopped working after 18 months in a small cafe so now pretty useless. Tried contacting Rubbermaid UK through amazon, website and social media and got nothing from any channel. Have given up so this is destined for landfill. Wouldn't buy again.Fab bin, well made, sturdy, does the job perfectly.Purchased to use in a support service to help with covid infection control.Good looking bin. Slim design, but holds lots. Useful foot pedal, and quite when closing. Good for price. Well made.It's very good size bin.