8 Best Kitchen Trash Cans

Oh boy, where do I start? First off, you don’t have to lay a hand or foot on this can to toss your trash away. It has a high-tech sensor that will open the lid for you. When the lid  is open the sensor gets even stronger and will stay open as long as you need it to. When you are done it closes silently and you can go about your day. Another thing we absolutely love about this trash can is the liner pocket featured inside the can, which makes for easy liner storage. As an added bonus, the battery compartment is placed outside of the can so swapping out fresh batteries are a breeze (a lot of “smart-cans” have the batteries inside the lid and it can get pretty darn gross when it comes time to change them.)

The stainless steel has an anti-microbial and fingerprint-proof coating, which makes upkeep a breeze.

This is a hefty 45 L or 13 gal trash can so it can hold quite a bit before you need to change it.

This smart trash can isn’t going to wear out like some trash cans of lesser quality. It comes with a very generous 5-year warranty when you buy through Amazon or simplehuman.

The biggest perk of this trash can has gotta be the easy, open silent close, locking lid. You will have to manually lock and unlock the lid if you are trying to keep pets and kids out of it, but the steel pedal and lightweight lid are durable and easy to use.

This model isn’t as easy to clean as other simplehuman trash cans, but a quick wipe down and quick spray of disinfectant every time you change the liner will keep it good as new.

While not the biggest trash can on our list, this is still a pretty good sized 50 L or 13 gal trash can.

When you have a small kitchen the last thing you want is another bulky item taking up space and making your area feel even more cramped. Talk about claustrophobia! This trash can is specifically designed for small spaces and nestles neatly out of your way. The lid is lightweight, easy to open, and closes silently. Another perk is that it features a lock to keep pets from making a mess. This is our favorite pick for apartments too, as the wheels make taking out the trash a breeze. Plus there are a handful of color options to brighten up your small space.

Depending on the color you choose, cleaning may take a little more time and effort. However, a quick wipe down and a spritz of disinfectant every day and you won’t have to put any elbow grease into keeping germs at bay.

This is the smallest option on our list at 40 L/10.6 gallons, but the design is still generous enough to accommodate bigger items, including like pizza boxes.

There is a good reason for simplehuman dominating our list. They are top of the line for quality and staying power. Additionally, when you order through Amazon or simplehuman you get that great 5-year warranty.

This is a basic, but still functional trash can. We love the inner ring that keeps the trash bag out of sight and in place. The opening mechanism has a bit of a learning curve to it, but once you figure it out we think you’ll be very happy with what you get for the price.

This trash can will need some weekly upkeep to stay clean, but not more than other trash cans in this price range.

This is a nice sized 13 gallon trash can. You don’t have to worry about buying specialty bags to fit this product.

There have been some quality control issues in the past, so we recommend buying directly from Amazon instead of third-party. This trash can is lightweight and easy to tip when it isn’t full, but as long as you’re careful about that you’ll get more than your money’s worth.

This sleek vintage style trash can opens and closes silently and effortlessly. It hides the excess bag inside and keeps it in place. Plus, check out those colors! Red, black, silver, and white to go with any kitchen.

You won’t break a sweat cleaning this fun little trash can, even the white model! It has a fingerprint proof coating that is a breeze to wipe down.

This trash can holds 30 L/8 gallons, so it’s great for singles or couples, but may not be as efficient for big families.

simplehuman guarantees that their pedal is engineered to last 150,000 steps. This trash can boasts the biggest warranty on our list, 10 years, when you buy through Amazon or simplehuman themselves. That is impressive!

This is about as sexy as a garbage can gets. It’s touchless, for a start, but add to that its clever deodorizing feature and you will never want to consider another garbage can – ever again! And that’s pretty serious for something that just holds your waste.