While it may not at the top of your mind, your kitchen trash can is important. You want something that matches your kitchen aesthetic while also concealing the evidence (because really, who wants to walk into a kitchen that smells like rotting food scraps?).
That’s why you can’t just buy any old trash can when you’re shopping for a new one. And to help you on your search, we’ve found eight reviewer-loved options on Amazon from name-brand models by Glad and Rubbermaid to dual-compartment designs. Shop our picks below.
Kitchen Trash Cans to Shop on Amazon
- All-Star Pick: Crafted with stainless steel, this Simplehuman trash can has a liner dispenser, a pedal and a silent-close lid. It holds up to 45 liters of trash and reviewers call it “the best trash can ever” — $110
- Automatic: This 13-gallon stainless steel BestOffice Trash Can has an automatic touchless sensor that opens the trash can lid for you, making it more sanitary than a manual one. One reviewer says it “opens smoothly, responds instantly and makes everyday kitchen tasks so much easier” — $55
- Budget-Friendly: If you’re looking for an affordable option, go with this Glad Trash Can. The black color is easy to style in any kitchen and it includes a step pedal for hands-free use. The lid’s Clorox lining keeps things stench-free, and it has rings to keep bags in place. Reviewers say “it keeps odors in” and love the large capacity and durable design — $37
- Name-Brand: For a larger trash can, go with Glad’s 20-gallon Stainless Steel Trash Can. It also has Clorox odor protection, a step pedal and a soft-close, quiet lid. “I really enjoy this plus-sized garbage can, as I don’t have to take out the garbage as frequently,” says one reviewer. “The lid works well and this can doesn’t feel cheaply made. The height is also nice” — $100
- So Chic: Including a touchless motion sensor, a soft-close lid and a stainless steel exterior, this EKO Trash Can is functional and will look chic in any kitchen. It’s battery-powered and fits standard 13-gallon trash bags. “This trash can works perfectly,” says one reviewer. “The motion sensor is fast and smooth, the lid closes quietly and the stainless steel is sleek and stays clean. Excellent quality and totally worth it!” — $80
- Small Spaces: This Amazon Basics Trash Can is perfect for small kitchens and apartments. The heavy-duty inner bucket holds a ton of trash and the foot pedal makes it easy to open and close. “It’s the perfect size for the kitchen,” one reviewer says. “Great quality for the price—highly recommended” — $71
- Dual-Compartment: If you’re tired of having to throw your recyclable goods in a separate bag, grab this two-compartment trash can, which has one side for trash and one side for recycling. One reviewer “loves the dual compartments,” saying it “makes separating trash and recycling easy and keeps everything neat” — $140
- Simple Yet Great: For something simple yet modern, get this Rubbermaid Premier Series Trash Can. It has stainless steel accents, a non-slip base and interior vents that make lifting heavy trash bags easy. Reviewers say it’s simple, practical and reliable — $62
