What sets it apart, though, are the dual interior bins for trash and recyclables (or compostables), which are made from recycled plastic and are designed to be removed and cleaned easily. This trash can wasn’t the most popular pick - only Elbert pointed to it specifically, while Dunn prefers this super-similar can - but based on careful consideration of our criteria, it’s our winner.Īs far as stainless-steel trash cans go, this option leans toward the more affordable side and offers a fingerprint-resistant finish. Simplehuman was the brand that was mentioned most, with so much 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, adding 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, adds 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, adding that there’s 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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