My old bin that had a motion sensor kept on opening when the door was a few centimeters away from the bin and I only had 5-8 seconds before it automatically shoot on me which was a bit annoying. But this one seems to be perfect so far as it does not open when the door is right next to the bin and it has a timer to count down to shoot but every time you move over the sensor the time restarts.
Specification
Hands free / touchless operation
Reduces cross contamination
Soft close ergonomic black plastic lid
Plastic bag stabiliser insert
Finger print resistant brushed stainless steel finish
Non-skid black plastic base
Batteries required: 6 x AA size batteries (not included)
Capacity: 80 litre
Weight: 7.5 kg
Dimensions: H 73 x W 46 x D 27 cm
Top comments
Jefft
23 May 164#18
Old technology, what is needed is a smartphone app so you can open your bin at home from the office.
Uridium
22 May 164#7
is putting your foot on a pedal to open a bin really too much effort for people now?
EXECUTIVE_STRESS
22 May 164#5
A timer to countdown to shoot - It must be a "BIN LADEN"
All comments (31)
eudriver
21 May 161#1
Got mine for about six months, all fine just need to use good quality bin bags as they are heavy when full, and use rechargable batteries as they draining quickly.
smala01
22 May 16#2
I have this and its fantastic. Never had issue with batteries, using good alkaline ones and they have lasted 3+ months.
The bin bags from Home Bargains (black with yellow drawstrings) work perfectly. This is a big bin but the shape means rubbish does not get stuck in the same way as a round bin.
DubDriver
22 May 16#3
Hot. Ten quid cheaper than eBay Amazon etc, £170 cheaper than on Eko's own site!
wildswan
22 May 161#4
I've bin to Costco and got one a while ago.
they are good love mine and helps to keep it clean not having to touch it
EXECUTIVE_STRESS
22 May 164#5
A timer to countdown to shoot - It must be a "BIN LADEN"
lancer191
22 May 16#6
£39 at Leeds Costco!
Uridium
22 May 164#7
is putting your foot on a pedal to open a bin really too much effort for people now?
nicolawright65
22 May 16#8
for people with ocd, this is a must!
Daaaavvveee
22 May 16#9
I picked this up in store for £35, brilliant!
rooney10
22 May 161#10
Either this is your attempt at humour or you are missing the point of having one of these :wink:
Uridium
22 May 16#11
Yes...think I must be missing the point. Just seems a waste of money and a pointless application of technology
redbeard76 to Uridium
23 May 16#13
it's not but these are pretty cool . I love mine and so do the kids
kawaiiuk
23 May 16#12
We have this it's great.
Magister
23 May 16#14
I think that it's more likely that you're missing the point of having feet!
bellboys
23 May 16#15
I have a sensor bin (Dihl brand off Amazon, not this one) and previously had a pedal bin. The sensor bin is in a different league altogether. Especially at this sort of price. You really do need to use one to fully appreciate them. I was sceptical before I got one, believe me. Now wouldn't be without one. Only downside? You get so used to using it that it can be embarrassing when you go to a friends house etc and wave your hand over the bin to open it :man:
jedthefrog
23 May 16#16
For some people, yes! Some elderly and disabled for a start.
SteveDave4
23 May 162#17
Sheer laziness.
Jefft
23 May 164#18
Old technology, what is needed is a smartphone app so you can open your bin at home from the office.
peodude
23 May 16#19
I had one of these and with light use the batteries only lasted a couple of weeks. Don't know if it was faulty but I took it back for a refund.
SteveDave4
23 May 16#20
Let's face it, it's just so Star Wars nerds can live out their Jedi fantasies...
rickj
23 May 16#21
Agree with others they go through batteries quickly..what's next a remote bin you can direct to sofa and back saving moving after eating your tea in front of the TV.
Franzkill
23 May 16#22
Yes of course it is! You know touching or any physical interaction is considered a crime nowadays right!? You either need to send a polite tweet to the bin or ask permission then send a text message.
CharlesCalthrop
23 May 161#23
I admit I bought one. I spend most of the morning using my Batman voice (Conroy not Bale) and growling 'Open!' before skulking off to the fridge
bb11
23 May 16#24
I'm sure these are regularly around £35 in the Coventry store
kieranlovesbacon
23 May 16#25
80L is huge! Gonna stink during summer!
wildswan
23 May 16#26
80l is a must in our house with 2 days
thing I like is there's a separate anchor system around the bin bags so it doesn't slip inside. keeps it clean too.
I think my batteries lasted 3 months and it gets used a fair bit.
wildswan
23 May 16#27
I meant 2 kids not days
afroylnt
23 May 16#28
Will this automaticaly open if you wave an article by the 'remain' campaign over it?
natashabooth
28 May 16#29
£32.99 in Liverpool, made up just picked one up!
noddle36
28 May 16#30
Must be different prices depending on store. The £44.89 shown on site must be the max price.
noddle36
4 Jun 16#31
They are £39.98 Inc. VAT at the Coventry store. But not sure why they areally different prices in each store.
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Opening post
Specification
Hands free / touchless operation
Reduces cross contamination
Soft close ergonomic black plastic lid
Plastic bag stabiliser insert
Finger print resistant brushed stainless steel finish
Non-skid black plastic base
Batteries required: 6 x AA size batteries (not included)
Capacity: 80 litre
Weight: 7.5 kg
Dimensions: H 73 x W 46 x D 27 cm
Top comments
All comments (31)
The bin bags from Home Bargains (black with yellow drawstrings) work perfectly. This is a big bin but the shape means rubbish does not get stuck in the same way as a round bin.
they are good love mine and helps to keep it clean not having to touch it
thing I like is there's a separate anchor system around the bin bags so it doesn't slip inside. keeps it clean too.
I think my batteries lasted 3 months and it gets used a fair bit.