Thanks for choosing Toter. Our 32-gallon two-wheel (trash-can) cart seeks to provide a smaller-size trash cart that still meets ANSI standards and fits on the lifters of garbage trucks. To achieve this, we designed the interior configuration whereby the top of the cart is larger than the bottom. It's optimal for heavier waste, such as wet food to be recycled, which should easily fit into the narrower base. Many customers, however, use it for regular everyday trash, and love its size.