Best Kitchen Trash Can Reviews 2023

Kitchen trash cans are essential items that one cannot do without, and you can't just use any kind of trash can in the kitchen because of the type of waste that is generated. The price of a trash can is determined by many factors, including design, material, size, extra features, and brand. Though not a budget-breaking item, it comes in a wide price range between around $30 and $160. However, these prices are not absolute. There are some high-end kitchen trash cans that are sold for up to $300 (this is for those who are concerned about the overall effect of their décor and want nothing to detract from the designer theme).

All the same, there are cheap kitchen trash cans, as we discovered during our research, but we decided not to feature them. Most of those cheap trash cans are not durable and do not have extra features that make for convenience. One thing we are confident of is that the brands/product featured are tested and proven, and would surely give you the desired value for your money.

When you are looking for a trash can that would be good for your kitchen, there are a number of features that you need to look out for, and some of these features include:

• Construction and Design - This would determine the space it would occupy, how functional it would be, and how long it would last
• Ease of Use and Cleaning - Ensure that it's easy to use and clean
• Size and shape - This determines the kind of space it would require
• Capacity – This is how much it can contain, which determines how long it may take before it fills up
• Weight - This helps to keep it steady
• Material it's made of - This affects the quality and durability
• Type of lid-opening mechanism – This contributes to the overall convenience

Kitchen trash cans are designed to be compact enough not to need too much foot room, but are usually of varying heights, with some taller than others. Some can fit under the kitchen sink while others can’t. When buying a kitchen trash can, you need to know the dimension of the space you want to fit it into, so that you can determine which size and shape is best for that space.

Another consideration would be the construction and design of the can. It has to be strongly built so that it is not easily broken or dented no matter how often your pets knock it over; in the same vein, the lid should be firm enough to prevent spillage in those instances of being knocked over, and also make it difficult for little kids and pets to open it and forage. Some cans also have lids that don’t show the garbage bag that they are lined with; this makes the cans prettier and look nothing like a trash can.

It’s necessary for your kitchen trash can to have some weight to it so that it is not easily toppled and flipped over when empty or half-filled. This is true especially for cans that have a foot pedal for opening the lid. For the last three points made, the best option of materials is stainless steel. This is because it is strong, anti-corrosion (which is necessary given the type of waste disposed of in it), has some weight to it, and usually comes in beautiful designs that fit right into contemporary kitchen decor.

If you are a large household that has a high rate of kitchen activity, it won't do for you to buy a small trash can. This is because you may have to empty the can every other day, and this wouldn't be very convenient for you. Your best bet is to get a large, heavy-duty trash can and a medium-sized one.

While plastic trash cans are cheaper than stainless steel, their disadvantages are more than the money saved; they have less weight than stainless steel, and would slide around, be easily toppled, and dent or break easily, thus putting you in danger of having your waste spilled all over your kitchen floor.

The type of opening mechanism for the lid determines the level of convenience and ease of use. We all know that most times in the kitchen, one's hands are always occupied, and any trash can that can be opened without the use of the hands is a welcome option. Lids that can be opened with a foot pedal are more sanitary, as you don't have to touch the lid, just flip the pedal with your foot, and it pops open. There are others that have motion sensors to open the lid; one of the disadvantages of these is that they may be overly sensitive and open every time someone passes by.

Most trash cans have a detachable interior that makes it easier for you to carry out the bin bag and clean out the can. It also offers double protection in case the bin bag is torn; even if stuff spills into the interior of the can, it would still have one more shield before reaching the floor. Stainless steel is easier to clean than others and doesn't retain odor like plastic; some brands even come with odor control.

One final thing to note is that it’s necessary to have more than one trash can in your kitchen; this is to help you to separate recyclable and biodegradable items into different cans. Trust me, you wouldn’t like to be embarrassed by the bin collector.