This has been a game changer for our family. It is soooo much better than bending over to put the food scraps in the low container the recycling company gives out. That one didn't hold the BioBag well and was - ugh, anyway... This is the perfect size, in the perfect place. The lip on the lid sits on the side while I'm doing dishes and putting things away and then I close it when I'm done.It definitely contains the smell, and is sturdy.The handle recently broke off, which is a bummer. (It wasn't me!) We do fill it up quickly and should probably take it out more often. I don't know if there's a way for the company to make the handle connection a bit stronger without making it stick out into the bin. Anyway, just don't be us and fill it to the max!I considered many options before buying this one and it was definitely the right one. (I also like the light blue color. Not boring but not too bright.)