This is a quality item and replaced the rusty tin can with a slot cut in the top that I've been using for blade disposal.The item is bigger than I expected and I can see it taking many blades and not needing emptied for years at the rate I change my blades.There seems to be some confusion in the reviews, or maybe some people have received a different item, but the bottom of this blade bank can most certainly be removed for emptying.It's a good purchase and will look nice next to my shaving kit. No need to hide away.