Looks nice, but lid is too hard to remove

I am strong - I can deadlift as much as most NFL players can curl - and I cannot get the lid off of this thing. Every time I try to open it, I have to hold it between my legs and pull the lid with both hands. Then I spill the compost all over me. I was going to bolt it to the countertop, but I broke my hammer and chisel trying to get the lid off and gave up. I am returning it for a refund. Edit: I bought a new compost bucket. The lid came off so easily that I hit myself in the face because I was used to this lid.

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