There’s a place for both garbage and recyclables in the Nine Stars DZT-70-11 Touchless Stainless Steel 18.5 Gallon Home Recycling Trash Can Offering a durable design and state of the art technology, this stainless-steel trash can has dual containers to separate recycling and waste. The infrared motion sensor detects when your hand is within 10 inches near the lid. It opens and allows you to throw out the garbage, and then closes automatically when you remove your hand. The sensor is located at the top of the trash can, and motion must be above the sensor in order to activate the lid. Durable stainless-steel construction provides a classic look, easy clean-up, and protection from rust and water damage. This recycling trash can uses four D batteries and provides a minimum of 10,000 openings and closings before needing battery replacement.