![]() ![]() This trash can received three votes from our experts and earned the Strategist seal of approval because I tried it out for myself. So it earned a best-in-class blue ribbon alongside the one above. You might also consider this very similar can that Dunn recommends or this rather elegant one that’s a favorite for both Solomon and Taryn Williford, former lifestyle director at Apartment Therapy, who says that it “soothes both the aesthetic and functional parts of my brain.”Ĭapacity and dimensions: 8 gallons, 15 by 11.54 by 26.7 inches | Material: Steel with plastic interior bucket | Compartments: One | Closure: Soft-close lid, step pedal | Price: $ĭutch brand Brabantia came second to Simplehuman in mentions - and the Newicon was the most popular of the models from the brand. (You could use any trash bags for this, but Simplehuman does make its own liners.) The one downside is that while the capacity is around ten gallons, that actually means each side holds about five gallons. The silent lid eventually shuts on its own (or, alternatively, stays open for however long you need with the help of a lock). The lid doesn’t need much clearance even inside of a cabinet: “When the lid is open, it only takes up a few inches - versus some cans, when the whole lid pops up, it’s almost a foot tall,” Elbert says. The butterfly-style lid is another standout feature. It can sit next to an island, tuck away into a space between cabinets, or hide underneath the sink. The trash can collects what she needs without being “a roadblock in the kitchen.” If you’re still second-guessing its size, Elbert explains that it works in smaller spaces because of its slimness. Before making the investment in hers, content creator Carrie Carrollo used to have brown paper bags cluttering her countertop for recycling. What sets it apart is the dual compartments for trash and recyclables (or compostables), which are made from recycled plastic and designed to be removed and cleaned easily. A number of different trash cans from the brand were recommended, but based on careful consideration of our criteria, this one’s the winner. Simplehuman earned enough praise from designers, decorators, and organizers that it would seem wrong if it didn’t take the top spot. Or you could opt for a plastic-coated metal trash can if you’re in need of a pop of color, Solomon recommends, as these are rust-resistant and just need a swipe of soapy water to clean.Ĭapacity and dimensions: 10.6 gallons, 10.4 by 23.3 by 26 inches | Material: Brushed stainless steel with recycled-plastic inner buckets | Compartments: Two | Closure: Butterfly lid, step pedal | Price: $$ Solomon is another stainless-steel advocate, saying that “should any icky garbage spills appear, it’s incredibly easy to wipe down.” (Some even come with a smudgeproof finish.) On the design front, it’s sleeker and more sophisticated compared to its plastic counterparts, says Allison Dunn, founder of Neat Rules. That’s why several of our experts prefer durable stainless steel, which is just as utilitarian but offers an aesthetic and olfactory advantage - the material makes it more difficult for odors to linger, Elbert says. But while plastic trash cans do the rubbish-collecting part reasonably enough, they (usually) aren’t the prettiest to look at. It’s budget-friendly and easy enough to clean - and if you need a specific size, plastic trash cans generally come in odder ones (as opposed to the standard 13-gallon container), explains professional organizer Elsa Elbert of Composed Living. That’s why plastic is particularly popular. In the trash-can-scape, functionality tends to triumph over form. You can scroll down for the criteria we considered when putting together this list or skip ahead to the picks by clicking through the table of contents. Plus, we made sure to search through our archives for notable nice-looking ones. To find the best kitchen trash cans, we asked interior designers, recipe developers, professional organizers, and a few Strategist staffers for their favorites. ![]() But these days, “trash cans are not as ugly as they used to be,” explains interior designer Jessica McCarthy, and there has been an effort to make them “somewhat attractive,” as most of us have to leave them out in our kitchens. At worst, it’s the kitchen accent you can’t stop staring at, especially if it’s big and bulky and reeks of last night’s leftovers. At best, a kitchen trash can is inconspicuous, relegated to a corner far away from countertop attractions like a shiny sparkling-water-maker or an extravagant espresso machine - although a particularly ingenious one might elicit some “ah”s. ![]()
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