Common opening styles include pedal-operated (step) lids, soft-close lids, swing-top lids, and open/touch-swing lids. Some models also offer locking lids or dual-lidded compartments for separating waste and recyclables.
Many designs use a removable inner liner for easier emptying and cleaning. Some lids stay open or have oversized openings to simplify bag changes, and a few models include built-in bag-securing holes. Specific bag-access details vary by model.
Slim, space-saving models in the results typically range from about 11 to 24.5 inches tall and about 6.75 to 10.5 inches wide, based on the listed overall dimensions.