The Rubbermaid Commercial pedal rolltop trash can is an oval, polypropylene garbage can that has an ABS top and a wraparound foot pedal that opens the rolltop lid to enable hands-free waste disposal. This waste container complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 1910.1030 on bloodborne pathogens for the safe containment of infectious waste. Polypropylene is more rigid than polyethylene and is resistant to certain chemicals. ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is stronger than polystyrene, resists certain chemicals, and has a reflective, impact-resistant surface. The wraparound foot pedal is accessible from the front and sides of the trash can. This product contains an ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer to help prevent fading and discoloring. The garbage can measures 27.2 x 14.7 x 22.25 inches (H x W x D) and has a capacity of 14.5 gallons. (H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) This product meets Factory Mutual (FM) Approvals Standard 6921 for combustible waste containers. It is suitable for use with disposable trash can liners (sold separately).Trash cans are used for the disposal and temporary storage of garbage. They are typically made of plastic or metal and sometimes have a top or lid to contain odors and waste. Certain garbage cans meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for the disposal of medical waste or National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standards Institute (NSF/ANSI) requirements for food handling and processing. Other waste containers include a lock to prevent unauthorized access, safeguard confidential materials, and comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. Waste bins can also be color-coded to facilitate the separation of recyclable waste, such as bottles, cans, paper, and general refuse. Ash/trash can receptacles typically include an ashtray on top for cigarette disposal. Trash cans are used in virtually all commercial and industrial environments.Rubbermaid manufactures cleaning, organizing, and material handling products for commercial, medical, and industrial applications. The company, founded in 1933, is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.