Kitchen trash cans, sized and sorted

The right kitchen trash can for your floor, your family and your nose

We compare sensor, pedal, two-bin and pull-out kitchen cans from simplehuman, EKO, iTouchless and others by size, lid, shape and odor control. Pick a starting point below.

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  • EKO EcoCasa Plus 2 x 10.6 Gal
    Recycling, Pull-Out & Cabinet Cans

    Best Kitchen Garbage Cans With Recycling

    The best kitchen garbage can with recycling splits trash and recyclables in one footprint. Compare dual-compartment bins, sizes, pedals and bag fits.

  • Home Zone Living 8 Gallon Kitchen Trash
    Sizes, Shapes & Styles

    Best 8 Gallon Kitchen Garbage Cans

    Best 8 gallon kitchen garbage cans for small homes and tight spots. Compare slim, pedal and open-top bins, plus lid, bag and footprint advice.

  • SIMPLI-MAGIC 50 Liter / 13.2 Gallon Soft-Close, Smudge Resistant Trash Can with Foot Pedal and Built in Filter- Stainless Steel, Sleek Finish
    Sizes, Shapes & Styles

    How to Fix a Soft-Close Trash Can Lid

    Learn how to fix a soft close trash can lid: check the damper, free the hinge, reset the lid, and know when a replacement part or a new bin is the better call.

  • simplehuman 50 Liter / 13 Gallon Semi-Round
    Sizes, Shapes & Styles

    Best High-End Kitchen Trash Cans

    The best high-end kitchen trash cans, compared on capacity, lid action, build and odor control. Find the right premium can for your kitchen and routine.

  • simplehuman 50 L Rectangular Step Can
    Sizes, Shapes & Styles

    Best 13 Gallon Trash Cans for the Kitchen

    Compare 13 gallon kitchen trash cans by opening style, bag changes, odor features and footprint to find a pick that fits your kitchen and routine.

  • simplehuman 55 L Step Can, Matte Black
    Sizes, Shapes & Styles

    Best Black Kitchen Trash Cans

    Compare black kitchen trash cans by size, opening style and useful features. Find a 13 gallon pick, larger options and tips for choosing a finish.

  • simplehuman 55 L Rectangular Step Can
    Pedal & Step Cans

    Best Kitchen Trash Cans With a Foot Pedal

    Compare kitchen trash cans with foot pedals by capacity, shape, liner setup and lid features to find a step can that fits your kitchen and daily routine.

  • simplehuman 90 L Step Recycler
    Recycling, Pull-Out & Cabinet Cans

    Best Kitchen Trash Cans With a Recycling Bin

    Compare the best kitchen trash can with recycling options by capacity, bin layout, lid style and footprint to find a sorting setup that fits your kitchen.