Best Kitchen Waste Bins
Open top design: great for high-traffic areas, the lid has an open design so it's quick and easy to access. Slim, space-saving shape: designed to make the most of tight spaces.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"You can toss trash from a distance and not have to be in front of it to open any lid."
"I didn't have the space for hidden-cabinet trash space; however this fits the bill... sturdy, yet sleek."
"I have a Tuscany looking bathroom and we wanted a good sized basket that blended in with the rusty/salmon color tile."
"I love this brand.... have several in fact... but ordered this one in Bronze..... and it looks like cooper.... not the color I was going for."
"I like this trash can a lot even though it doesn't have a lid."
"Purchased two of these (one garbage and one recycle) for our kitchen."
"The best choice for high traffic areas since it's open top style."
"Even without having a lid, this is a great kitchen trash can."
Control Odors – 1 Activated Carbon Odor Filter is included. 2 Power Options – Powered by batteries (not included), or optional AC Adapter (sold separately, see other product variation) for battery-free power. Modern design is perfect for any kitchen or office décor. Large Capacity – Efficient design requires no inner bucket, providing 25% more capacity than similar cans.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Even with it filled to capacity we only smell the nastiness for the brief moment the lid is open. I'm not sure how much the charcoal filter helps, but my main concern was odor when the can is closed, and for that purpose it works perfectly! Update: So, after working perfectly since last November, a couple weeks ago the lid decided to give up on me suddenly and completely! I called in thinking they were going to want me to send in the lid, but they surprised me by saying their policy had changed and I just had to pay a $9.95 service/shipping and handling fee and a new lid would be sent out. Since it would cost more than that to just ship the original lid in to them I had no issue paying the fee."
"Sounds pretty basic, but it IS holding garbage, and you would be amazed (or not) by the amount of crud that can get on the underside of the lid, and, possibly, inside. So, if it starts to act like its being used by poltergeists, then clean it thoroughly per the directions, especially the contacts in the battery housing and ESPECIALLY the sensor on the front. If simple cleaning doesn't work, I take some silicone lubricant and spray it into the gaps around the two buttons on the front, letting it soak down inside."
"It did not, so I turned to the warranty just to learn that you have to pay postage for the product in both directions and something they call, "warranty fees" which depend on where you live. I had some doubts since the warranty included with the original product was pretty clear (attached). An account had to be established online in order to initiate the return which I did not agree to, but they created an account on my behalf which I used to create the replacement order. I still feel it should not have failed in such short period of time and there still is a question as to what is their warranty as my replacement is not consistent with the warranty provided with the original product."
SoftStep. is the easiest to use, softest, quietest step trash can available. Gentle & Silent Lid Close – Durable, ergonomic pedal requires minimal force to open; easy to replace air damper for years of like-new performance. Premium Features- Removable Inner Bucket, Tuck & Hold bag retention, Lid Stay-Open Mode, Surgical-Grade Stainless Steel, Rubber Pads on Non-Skid base.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This one is well designed, stable, the lid stays open if you want, and closes quietly."
"This trash can is perfect for 13 gallon tall kitchen trash bags."
"I was looking for a trash can that would keep the smell of chemicals from screen printing contained, and this does very well."
"Love this touchless trash can for our bathroom."
"Love it!"
"When press the foot pedal, the lid will open, then it will automatically shut slowly."
"If I have to recycle and I don't have a build in in the cabinet , then this is the way to go ."
"Mechanism keeps lid from hitting wall, locks at 90 degrees if u want or slowly allows lid to fall."
Best Commercial Trash Cans
A Faster Liner Change Perfect for the kitchen, the simplehuman 45L rectangular step trash can features an innovative 'liner pocket' that stores and dispenses simplehuman custom fit liners from inside the garbage can so they are always at your fingertips, which makes changing liners quick and easy. Custom Fit Trash Can Liners simplehuman trash can liners are a perfect fit for this trash can. Liner rim flips up for a quick and easy liner change, then closes over the liner to hold it tightly in place and keep it hidden from sight.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Once it arrived, and I began using it, I immediately stopped feeling remorseful about the price tag."
"I never imagined I would spend so much for a trash can - in fact, I had buyer's remorse as soon as I hit the one-click button. I laughed when I read some reviews saying this holds more than a regular 13-gallon bag, because science would suggest otherwise. Update: I caved and bought the Simple Human trash bags, and I'm, er, glad. They're easier to fit on the bin, they're designed to disappear under the rim, and they seem to be better quality than the Glad bags I'd been using."
"We use Glad 13 Gallon Flex bags, and they just BARELY fit around the lid, but they DO work. You can use the simple human bags, but there just a bit more expensive. The greatest thing about this trashcan is that it holds so much more than any other regular 13 or 15 gal trash can I've seen. A tried and true FOOT switch like this one, with a large bar that stretches across the entire front of the can, is the absolute way to go."
"Nice trash can, just saw it at the store on sale for 89.99 normally 109.99..."
"Some of the reviews said it would be impossible for a dog to open the lid which is true, but the liner cover just lifts right up and a dog or toddler could easily open it."
"It does keep smell down and pets out, but it’s not as sturdy as you’d think a hundred dollar trash can should be."
"Somehow, despite being in a household of careful humans, after a few days of use I noticed a small fingertip sized dent on the lid. I figured this fancy new can would have a good base that wouldn't slide on the hard wood. After a day, the whole thing ends up sort of tilted forward because of the hump in the back for the bags."
"CONS - Even considering the quality construction, this trash can is still overpriced, shows marks/fingerprints much more easily than expected, and the SimpleHuman replacement bags are also quite expensive."
Best Outdoor Waste Bins
Size: Rectangular. Durable, contemporary design looks great on patio.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Now this is what I HATE....when I take the full bag out, it's a struggle, and the bag usually rips because the inside is not smooth, it has ridges made into the resin that catch the full bag and rip it as you pull. And I know, you could put less trash in it so the bag wouldn't be so full and push against the inside as you try to take it out.....but that kind of defeats the purpose of having a large trash can, doesn't it? You use a large trash can because you want it to hold a lot of trash so you have to empty it less often and use fewer bags. Oh well, nothing is perfect.......UPDATE 5/20/14......I have fixed the inside of the trash can so it no longer rips the bags!"
"That makes this a perfect design for a laundry hamper for any mom (especially with little bed wetters). This idea is cheaper than most "sturdy" full sized laundry hampers and waaaay better because of being able to snap in the he liner and only pull it out when full, but still having access to put clothes in with the use of the top hatch. If your kids can't read yet, perhaps order different colored liners or tape to distinguish each hamper for easy sorting."
"They stay closed nicely so even if the dog finds a way to tip it over he can't get in it and spread garbage. Two others we use to sort recycles (glass, cans, plastics) for our association at our summer condo."
"Yes it's plastic..."
"so it is easy for me to figure how to do it)...lol... LOOKS great in the condominium garden for the trash ...got it sort of hidden behind the bushes so the street people no longer can throw their trash in this..LOVE it...and it was just the right size....the package was damaged and a little dent in the bottom of one of the panels...but then no problem since it is going to be outdoors in the garden...anyway....when I first opened the box..i thought the plastic panels was just too flimsy...but when it all LOCKED IN TOGETHER...it felt amazingly sturdy...."
"So far I really like this trash can."
Best Indoor Compost Bins
CONTROL ODORS NATURALLY: The airtight lid and replaceable activated-charcoal filter work together to trap and control odors naturally, so your kitchen compost bin can sit conveniently on your countertop or wherever you need it. COMES WITH REPLACEABLE CHARCOAL FILTER: The specially designed activated-charcoal filter is the key to an odorless indoor compost bin.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"However, based a couple of reviews that I'm reading now, I'm guessing that the main reason I'm pleased with this bin (apart from the fact that it performs its intended function perfectly well) is that I actually understand what a compost bin is and what composting involves. A compost bin is basically just a pot with a lid on it. If you are going to order this thing and then find yourself shocked when you receive what is basically just a pot with a lid on it in the mail (despite the numerous images on this page that clearly show what is basically a pot with a lid on it), then please just go buy a pot and save yourself the trouble of posting a really stupid review on Amazon that blames the product for the fact that you didn't realize what a compost bin was. If you don't want your food scraps smelling on your countertop, but you also refuse to walk allllll the way to your compost bin more than once a week, then maybe composting isn't for you. Here's what I like about this bin: *It looks good on the countertop. *It has a carrying handle, unlike your average pot with a lid on it. *It is well-proportioned - tall enough to hold a good amount of stuff without having a huge footprint on the countertop, but not so tall that it tips over. *I've had little to no problem with fruit flies, presumably because I have been careful to only remove the lid when I am putting stuff in the bin. *It cleans easily. *It is durable and unbreakable. Basically, it does everything a compost bin should do, assuming you do not have ridiculous, uninformed, and mutually-incompatible expectations for how it will function."
"So I very carefully removed the handle and knobs from the bin and used a hammered copper spray paint on the outside and careful masking everywhere else."
"Husband dumps coffee grounds his egg every morning & I use at least once a day. There were a few scuff marks on the top of lid but it didn't bother us & I figure that there will be a few more by the time were done with it. We have been experiencing warmer weather for this time of year & before this baby arrived guess what, yep, fruit flies. No rusting & handle still attached and still able to clean original filters 👌🏾 I can't say enough about this product & how helpful & so much better than using an old ice cream container."
"I received this about 10 days ago, and have used this for its intended purpose of allowing me to store kitchen scraps in-house before taking them out the main compost bin in the backyard."
"Such a well made and helpful item!"
"We don't take it out until it's completely full, which for two people can be up to a week if we're not cooking a lot, and so far no smell to it or bugs, although it's middle of winter here so a bit easier to maintain compost indoors."
Best Outdoor Composting Bins
Enter your model number to make sure this fits. Made of food safe, BPA and rust free, UV and antioxidant protected materials.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I fully expected them to give me a total cost for a new lid + shipping and handling, and ask for a credit card. Honestly, I can't name one car, truck, product, tool or component or anything I own for that matter that is backed by this kind of SINCERE customer service. It makes a liquid in the base that is phenomenal and can be easily drained out directly under the root line of our trees. Bones, twigs, old fruit, cooked foods, left-overs, leaves, dog waste, solids and liquids--it ALL goes into our Envirocycle. The only downside to this remarkable piece of equipment is that you may want to consider putting it down-wind of your residence, or at least out a ways from your house if it is your intention to use it like we do. I know some subscribe to the "natural compost only" theory, but the way we use it, ours gets a little ripe in the heat of summer."
"10 years ago, I ordered my first Envirocycle composter. I repeat, my three composters are TEN years old (BTW: They look brand new)........... and the company sent me a new one.....free of charge!!!!!"
"We had our first for a couple of years and decided that it would be helpful to have a second so that one could be cooking while we are filling the second. I read through the web site and found that the unit was still under warrantee."
"It ended up being a big mess when I finally lifted it up and had to deal with this pile of goo and a thousand worms. They want you to add so much of each ingredient then let it do its thing for 6-8 weeks while you turn it every three days. I added some lawn clippings about a week ago to the stuff that was already in there cooking and by the inferred picture attached you can see it does get very warm. The picture was taken in the morning and the composter was just over 70 degrees while the outside temp was just under 50."
Best In-Home Recycling Bins
simplehuman Rectangular Recycling Step Trash Can, Stainless Steel, Plastic Lid, 46 Liter / 12 Gallon
The simplehuman rectangular recycler with plastic lid has two inner buckets and a space-efficient shape that make it easy to separate trash and recyclables in one place. Our patented lid shox technology controls the motion of the lid for a slow, silent close. The lid stays open for as long as you like a" perfect for longer chores. Lid shox technology for a smooth, silent close.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"What happened to the young man that spent his dollars on booze, trendy clothes, and video games? For God's sake... Then there is the giddy excitement when his expensive waste receptacle finally arrives, punctuated by the time spent writing another review for some poor soul like me."
"The recycle bin is larger than the one I previously had in my house, and the garbage portion is just slightly smaller than our old can. I dont notice garbage smell any more when the lid is closed, when you open the lid you might smell it but once it is closed it keeps it contained very well. They fit nice in the bin but they are too small for me and you cant fit as much trash in the bin with the bags. The garbage bin is not much smaller than the previous one I had but if you have a large garbage can it might be a con for you that it is a little smaller?"
"I never thought I'd spend this much money on a trashcan, but I am glad I did."
"The double bins are just the right size to hold enough recycle and trash to take out once a week."
"Love the custom bags with the option for colored bags for the recycling side vs trash. Special trash bags are also something to consider with the purchase of this.. could be a con for some."
"It's a good size for a family of 4, a little smaller than my other 13 gallon, but having recycling right there encourages recycling of everything so keeps the trash down longer."
"A bit more than I wanted to spend; however, I am very happy with the product."
"The can looks nice, but the lid does NOT close all the way, which is terrible."
Best Trash Can Lids
Enter your model number to make sure this fits. All-plastic, professional-grade construction will not rust, chip or peel; resists dents.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I use these for three city apartments I manage, and I'd 100% recommend them for keeping pests and weather out, and trash (and odor) in."
"Picked this up for the 55 gallon Brute can we use for yard work, building projects, and whenever else we need to toss a lot of junk."
"When I went to buy two new garbage cans for a upcoming party at Home Depot I found out that they do not carry the lids to them."
"although I don't understand why the lid is sold separately from the container, the lid is fine, although overpriced considering that it should have come with the container."
"Since these are commercial grade brute trash cans, I expected them to be more substantial."
"I was glad to see that I could get a new one from Amazon delivered with Prime before the next trash day."
"I use it to hold vegetable scraps at my house until I can get out to my parents to toss it on the compost pile."
"Don't forget the optional wheel dolly for the base to also make your life "smoother" too."