The Swan logo is prominently featured on the front of this bin which may deter some buyers; however, it’s only a small niggle for a very retro-looking bin. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ The body of the bin is a robust steel finish which won’t easily dent. As you approach 40cm of the bin, the infrared sensor will detect movement and raise the bin lid, ready to accept your disposal items. The lid will close again after 5 seconds of inactivity. An automatic sensor bin is designed to make your life easier. The sensors in the bin will automatically lift the lid for you, so you can just drop your rubbish in and be on your way.

This is a 45L capacity bin, not the largest we’ve reviewed, but that size would be fine for most households, particularly if you recycle much of your waste into other council-supplied recycling boxes. As with any motion sensor bin, batteries are needed to power it, and this Tower model requires 4 x ‘AA’ batteries. We recommend Duracell batteries as these always perform well in our tests.The sensor bin features a brushed stainless-steel body with an automatic opening lid. It will look good in any environment, be it a kitchen, bathroom, office, or any other area where a hands-free, hygienic bin is needed. NETTA is a brand we’ve not come across before, so we were quite interested in what they had to offer with this sensor bin.

This is a 50L capacity rectangular sensor bin available in stylish colours to suit your kitchen decor. There’s a choice of capacities too, 30L, 42L and 50L. We’ll focus this review on the 50L model.This Tower bin is a stylish-looking addition to any kitchen or utility room, and with a 58-litre capacity, it will meet the household waste disposal needs of most families. It features infrared motion sensing, located at the front of the lid, and automatically senses movement when your hand approaches.