So, when I saw a motion-activated trash can at a friend's house, I had to get one. Fortunately, Simplehuman had contacted me to see if I'd test their Touch-Free Dual-Compartment Trash Can.

This bin fits 2.6-gallon trash bags (or Simplehuman’s custom Code R bags) and regular plastic grocery bags. It can also fit 8-gallon trash bags, though the edges will need to be tucked under the ...