This is the most adorable thing I have ever purchased- and I get this sort of thing all the time(my mom is a yard decor junkie)- Not only is it decorative, but it is also very crafted. All Metal- don't think there is plastic anywhere on it- even the removable liner bucket is sturdy metal. Practically speaking the bucket is very small - 1/2 gal or so- my young nephew said you'd have to empty it every 8 minutes if you used it for a trash can, but it would work on the patio for popsicle wrappers and the like- and it would be awesome for a butt can. We are both 100% thrilled with this purchase. so much that i just ordered the Owl to go along with it. Doubt either on will see much trash though.I Would be Ecstatic if it were available in a yellow chicken version. fyi, the shipping was really fast-Like Amazon Prime Fast-and it was securely packaged -unlike amazon Prime, there was no damage and I didn't have to wrestle with a HUGE shipping box and tons of protective wrap. just sayin.