It's also the first trash can I've ever used, EVER, that did a decent job at keeping smells contained. The folks at simplehuman have this can available at stores for right around $250 USD.

The simplehuman sensor can is undoubtedly expensive, though flick through the pages of glossy home magazines and you'll likely find other – non-motorized – trashcans with similarly high prices.

The Simplehuman Sensor Can with voice control is a motion and voice-activated trash can which may seem unnecessary but seriously offers some great conveniences.

The Simplehuman Sensor Can is an attractively designed, high capacity kitchen garbage can. It features touch-less operation, thanks to an integrated motion sensor and microphones. Add the optional ...

Simplehuman also claims that the Semi-Round Automatic Sensor trash can’s stainless steel surface is protected by an invisible, anti-microbial, fingerprint-proof coating.