Elama ELM-U8-50L 13 Gallon Automatic Infrared Sensor Trash Can, Hands-Free Lid, Brushed Silver with Black Top

Chicken on your hands, lid already open, and it shuts itself before the smell gets out

At a Glance

• What it is: a 13 gallon (50 liter) kitchen trash can with an infrared sensor lid that opens on its own and closes 5 seconds after you step away
• Key spec: sensor detects motion within about 30 cm (12 in) of the lid, so a hand or a scrap-filled board triggers it, not someone walking past
• Power: 4 AA batteries, no cord and no outlet, so it sits wherever the bin belongs
• Build: metal body in brushed silver with a black plastic lid, side handles, and a rounded rectangular shape that hugs a wall
• Warranty: 90-day limited warranty from Elama

A kitchen trash can gets touched at the worst moments, mid-raw-chicken, mid-onion, arms full of packaging. This Elama can puts an infrared eye in the lid, so a wave from about 12 inches away opens it and a 5-second timer closes it once you move on. The 13 gallon body takes a standard tall kitchen bag, and the brushed silver finish hides fingerprints better than polished steel.

Key Features

• Opens without a touch: Bring a hand, a plate, or a cutting board within about 30 cm of the lid and the infrared sensor swings it open, so nothing sticky ever meets the can.
• Closes on its own timer: Once motion stops the lid lowers itself within 5 seconds, which keeps odors sealed in and stops the family from leaving it propped open.
• Touch button for manual use: A button on the lid opens it and holds it open, handy when you are scraping a whole pan of scraps or lining the can with a fresh bag.
• Full 13 gallon capacity: The 50 liter body fits a standard 13 gallon tall kitchen bag, so a family of four goes days between trips to the curb.
• No cord to hide: Four AA batteries power the sensor and the lid motor, so the can sits against any wall, in a pantry, or in the garage with no outlet nearby.
• Brushed metal that stays clean: The brushed silver body shrugs off fingerprints and wipes clean with a damp cloth, and the side handles make carrying a full bag easier.

What's Included

In the box: one 13 gallon Elama automatic sensor trash can with its sensor lid and side handles; the 4 AA batteries are not included.

Before You Buy

• Batteries are not in the box. The lid needs 4 AA batteries before it will open, so pick up a pack when you order and expect to change them every few months with heavy use.
• It is battery powered only. There is no plug-in adapter and no rechargeable pack, so the sensor lid stops working when the batteries run down until you swap them.
• The sensor reaches about 12 inches. That is deliberate, so people walking by do not trigger it, but it also means you bring your hand or the scraps to the lid rather than tossing from across the room.
• It is 24.5 inches tall with the lid closed. Measure under-counter and cabinet spaces before it arrives, and leave clearance above for the lid to swing open.

Perfect For

• Kitchens where raw meat and messy prep make touching a lid unpleasant
• Shared households and offices that want fewer hands on shared surfaces
• Garages, laundry rooms, and bathrooms with no outlet nearby

Care & Use

• Wipe the brushed silver body and the lid with a damp cloth; avoid abrasive pads that scratch the finish.
• Keep the sensor window on the lid clean and free of grease so it keeps detecting motion reliably.
• Replace all 4 AA batteries at the same time when the lid starts responding slowly.
• Rinse the interior and let it dry fully before adding a new 13 gallon bag to prevent odors.
• Keep the can away from direct sunlight and heat sources, which can confuse the infrared sensor.

Shipping

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