Foot pedal opens self-closing lid for sanitary hands-off operation. UNITED RECEPTACLE Defenders Sanitary Step Cans are ideal for schools, linen services, and hospitals. Fire-safe steel construction. Folding steel poly bag retainer bands keep bags from sagging. Piano-hinged lid restraint mechanism protects walls. Non-skid plastic buttons on stainless steel legs protect floors. UL-listed/FM-approved. Wheelchair-accessible. Complies with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen regulation. Includes germ fighter plastic liners. Ships via small package carrier.