![]() ✔️ Shape: Trash cans come in all sorts of shapes: rectangular, round, D-shaped (half-round) and more. "Removable inner bins make cleaning easier and quicker rather than having to clean the entire can," she says. Forté also suggests considering whether the inner compartments are removable or not. "Trash cans that are divided equally in half are usually more helpful as recycling tends to be bulkier and takes up more space, Papantoniou says. These compartments are split into two, and sometimes the trash side is larger. ✔️ Number of compartments: Many trash cans offer two compartments so you have the option to recycle too. "You may not want to be beholden to a brand's proprietary trash bags." When considering capacity, "make sure it's easy enough to find trash bags," Papantoniou says. You can also opt for an even smaller trash can or one that's divided into compartments. According to Papantoniou, this size is suitable for a full-sized family that will take the trash out a couple of times per week. ✔️ Capacity: One of the most popular kitchen trash can sizes is 13 gallons (or 50 liters). For larger households, we recommend the single-compartment Brabantia Bo Touch Top Can which holds more trash, but you'll then have to find an alternative recycling bin. She also points out that the interior bins are “removable and lightweight so you can easily lift them to empty or attach a bag.” She does note that the trash compartment is on the smaller side, especially for larger households. While testing the trash can in her own kitchen, she noticed that the stainless steel was easy to wipe down if it ever got dirty. ![]() “It can seem like a nuisance at first, but it’s really easy to get used to,” Papantoniou shares. To open up the trash can, you simply lightly touch the lid. We also love that you can purchase it in a range of colors to match your kitchen’s style. According to Papantoniou, the trash can’s feet make it easy to vacuum, sweep and mop your kitchen floor without having to move it around. Unlike other trash cans on this list, it sits on four legs and looks more like a piece of furniture than a waste management system with two compartments for trash and recyclables. It’s hard to find a kitchen trash can more stylish than this Brabantia Bo model. She also points out that the trash can either needs to be plugged into an outlet, or you can choose to use it with AA batteries. (There's even a spot to store them.) Like other Simplehuman trash cans, this one can be used with “ Odorsorb pods,” though Papantoniou found that her trash remained smelly despite the pods. Inside the trash can you’ll find one plastic bucket with a handle for easy removal, while the other compartment can be used with liners. You can opt for a single-compartment 58-liter model if you already have a recycling bin. Additionally, we like that it features two compartments (one is slightly smaller at 24 liters and the other is 34 liters). According to the brand, you can also open the trashcan by saying "open can" thanks to three built-in mics. Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab Director Nicole Papantoniou found the sensor responsive, albeit a little bit slow. Built-in motion sensors allow you to just wave to open the lid to toss out scraps while cooking. This dual-compartment trash can may just be one of the easiest to use in the kitchen. She does warn, however, that Simplehuman’s custom liners are required for a perfect fit (though you can still use regular trash bags). She shares that after four-plus years of use, the trash can’s lid still closes as quietly and smoothly as the first day, and that it’s easy to keep the trash can looking pristine thanks to a fingerprint-resistant exterior. In our Simplehuman trash can review, Executive Director of the Good Housekeeping’s Cleaning Lab, Carolyn Forté, was pleased with the trash can’s slim, flat profile that doesn’t eat up much floor space as well as the super convenient liner system. While this trash can may not feature a motion sensor, it does come with a durable steel pedal so you can open it with your foot. There's also a spot for the brand's “ Odorsorb pods,” which should help reduce any stinky smells coming from your trash. We love that there’s a compartment for storing up to 20 liners inside so they’re easy to change when it’s time. ![]() ![]() Not only does this trash can get rid of the interior bucket (making 25% more room for trash, according to the brand), but it also features a unique liner rim system that helps hold liners in place. It’s also available in other finishes, large sizes or a dual-bin can for separating recyclables. This sleek, stainless-steel trash can from Simplehuman is a favorite among our Cleaning Lab experts for smaller households. ![]()
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