I like that you can set up reminders for yourself if you forget to empty your bins, as well as be able to see what's been left in them at any given time. It also helps keep track of when my compost pail needs emptying because it will tell me once it gets full. There are times where there isn't anything new added to the system so sometimes it doesn't show what was put into the bin last week or even last month! So this could use some work but it does help with keeping track of our household waste and recycling. We've learned about things we're wasting such as fruit peels and other items which have not gone into the trash before - it has helped us cut back quite a bit.