A galvanized trash can like the old metal or steel garbage cans from the days before plastic waste bins is still very useful for many things besides rubbish storage and disposal. One thing that many people use them for is to store hot ashes from a bbq for disposal. Throwing them away in a plastic trash can would melt it. Also, because it's metal properties, it doesn't absorbs odors or possibly leach chemicals out, so it's ideal for storage of pet food like dog food and bird sees or even oats. On 4th of July it would be safer to throw fireworks away into a metal galvanized bin instead of a plastic one, also. These come in all sizes small and large as well as with lids. Lastly, they're great for keeping out rodents and other animals because the lids shut tight. Check out the video for more details...