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Yes, garbage cans come in "sleek," "futuristic," and "cute" now.
Promising reviews: "This is a clean, streamlined trash can that holds more than it appears to be able to. It’s exactly what I was looking for. It has a strong stretchable band to hold the trash bag neatly in place. It also is a “no touch” trash can. It comes with an electrical plug. Your hands trigger the sensor, the lid opens and remains open for a full 3-4 seconds. It then closes as silently as it opened. I highly recommend this item. It looks great, it works great, and it holds plenty of trash before it needs to be emptied." —Wayfair Customer
"I love this garbage can!!! I have five dogs in the house, and they were always getting in the garbage. Even if I put something weighted on top. They cannot get in this one because there is a lever you can put over the top so your dogs cannot trigger the sensor." —Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $61.94 (originally $64.99).
Promising review: "This is a really attractive little trash can. Nice quality, lovely color. But its best feature? The lid keeps our naughty dog from foraging through the bathroom trash and bringing us his favorite finds as gifts while we sit on the couch. With guests." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes and seven colors).
Promising review: "I never imagined I would spend so much for a trash can. Think about it, though. I spend my life in a 1br/1 ba with room for only one trash can. It's something I see several times a day. I'd rather see this than its predecessor, a $10 Rubbermaid that somehow always had food dribbling from the edges and had to be hosed out weekly.
I use this with regular 13-gallon garbage bags. I laughed when I read some reviews saying this holds more than a regular 13-gallon bag, because science would suggest otherwise. But it seems to! I love that the bag storage system hides the edges of the garbage bag from view. I have been told that it's also good at stifling smells. I have no sense of smell, but I hope so. My Rubbermaid certainly didn't.
Think about it: If you're about to spend $5,000 on a kitchen renovation, this is small change. It makes my small kitchen look like a million bucks." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in four sizes and three colors).
Promising review: "I use this for a countertop compost bin. It is perfect! Just large enough to store a week's worth of compost and yet never smells. I do not use a liner at all (I just wash/scrub after ever dumping)." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.79+ (available in four sizes and five colors).
Promising review: "I call this my "Robocop Trash Can" because it takes dirty trash to jail and, well, it looks like Robocop. I really appreciate the fact that it hides every part of a trash bag. This is a big plus as I consider any visual signs of trash unattractive. I ordered the smallest size and to my surprise it is BIG. I love it. I feared paying a hefty price for a tiny trash can. Thankfully that did not happen." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "My bathrooms are decorated in a Tuscan/Mediterranean style, and I wanted trash cans that looked "Old World" yet kept everything hidden. I like the fact that this has a lid that fits on top, and it does not slide off. It fits perfectly inside the border of the trash can. I also like the fact that it comes with a plastic liner so you can hide your trash can liner inside the wicker basket, instead of leaving it to hang on the outside." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.50.
Promising reviews: "What a cute little receptacle. I love the color. It’s plastic, but it has a nice sheen to it, so it could easily be mistaken as a higher quality material." —Amazon Customer
"First of all, the swinging lid is perfect. It swings so softly and with just a small touch. Its inner capacity is also exactly like I wanted. " —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in 11 colors).
It's even got a feature that detects when the trash can is overloaded!
Promising review: "I ordered this trash can as I love new gadgets that can make my life easier. I received it about a week ago and set it up in my kitchen. It is so easy to use and the unit keeps smelly garbage isolated with the automatic opening and closing door. The self-changing feature that seals the garbage in and allows you to easily dispose of the old trash bag while it creates a new trash bag on a continual feed basis without inserting a new trash bag is ingenious! " —Bed Bath & Beyond Customer
Get it from Bed Bath & Beyond for $119.99.
Promising review: "In our kitchen, we didn't want the trash can sitting out for everyone to see and we didn't have a pull out cabinet. So, we decided to get this to install under one cabinet. It was a bit tough to knock out shelves and install this, but once said and done, I'm really glad we took a chance and got this. We use one for trash and the other for recycling and regular trash bags fit in them just fine. Great way to keep the kitchen looking good while also having an easy way to pull out the trash when needed." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I was looking for some trash bins that weren't too tiny, and these are a great size compared to what else is out there. I was also happy to have two of them, as I was able to utilize them in different parts of my house. I have no complaints at all, and they hold onto all trash really well, even though they are mesh. I'm very happy with my purchase!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $21.57+ (available in two styles).
Promising review: "It looks perfect paired with the Wesolowski soap dispenser. Exactly what I was looking for." —Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $36.50 (originally $38.30).
Promising review: "I was nervous about buying this product because other similar, more expensive cans thad reviews that mentioned dents and ineffective foot pedals. But this product is AWESOME. The foot pedals are great, and the bin came looking spotless, carefully packed with foam. There is still definitely some secret technique I have to learn for lining the bin with a bag, but it is otherwise exactly what I wanted. Worth the money for my newfound convenience." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $129.42.
BDI Products is a small business based in Minnesota that 3D prints Disney-inspired tchotchkes so you can have the magic behind the mantra "believe, dream, imagine" home with you.
Promising review: "Fantastic product! It's so unique and well made. The seller was great in responding to questions I had, and I really appreciated that! Will definitely keep shopping here and am excited to see what new products they add to shop in the future! THANK YOU!" —Etsy Customer
Get it from BDI Products on Etsy for $29.99.
Promising review: "Paired up with the Hefty 30 gallon drawstring bags this thing works perfectly. Just make sure that when you set the bag in, it’s oriented such that the drawstring holes are centered along the side of the can. We love that we more fully use our garbage bags, which saves us money on bags and we have to take the garbage out far less often. Don’t wait like I did, just press the button and buy it. Many smiles will be coming your way after you get this, believe me!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.49+ (available in two sizes and eight colors).
Promising review: "I love the size and the color of this bin. And it looks perfect in my home office." —Apollo Box Customer
Get it from Apollo Box for $35.57+ (available in two shapes and five colors).
Promising review: "I’ve had this for almost five years in my kids' bathroom, and it’s still going strong. My kids are not delicate with this thing either. Four of them share a bathroom, so it gets USED. Usually by now, I’m over a design and redecorate, but the colors and design are so bright and fun. I love that it’s neutral too since out of my four kids, two are girls and two are boys. " —Target Customer
Get it from Target for $16.99.
Promising review: "We really like this bin. It's pretty sturdy while also being nice enough to have on our counter while we are cooking. I like that it has a removable bin. That makes it extremely convenient to take out the food waste, since the compostable bags are usually pretty thin and tend to break if you touch them too much. It also makes it easier to keep the whole thing clean, since you mostly just need to rinse the inside bin to keep it from smelling. Overall we are pretty pleased with it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "This is a beautiful and elegant addition to my two remodeled bathrooms. I bought two and I love them both. Really nice quality and a nice heavy weight. I would definitely recommend!!" —Wayfair Customer
Get it from Wayfair for $36.75 (originally $48.69; available in two colors).
Promising review: "There are no trash cans that are heavier-duty or more durable than the Rubbermaid Brute cans. As expected, this Brute can is rigid - that is, it won't bend out of shape even containing a full load of heavy trash items - and it's virtually indestructible. The handles on the sides are wide and comfortable, making it easy to carry for prolonged periods of time. There are two hand holds molded into the bottom of the can which allows for your second hand to effectively grab the bottom of the can when tipping it over to empty it. Additionally, there are a couple of trash bag cinch points (or "wings") alongside each side handle which allows for oversized (or any) trash bag to be secured around the perimeter of the rim." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $21.49+ (available in packs of six and in nine colors)
Promising review: "During my bathroom remodel, I was looking for something to complement the new colors and came across this little can. It’s significantly better looking in person and has a simple, classy look that works well in any room. " —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in 10 colors).
Promising review: "I have a small narrow space between the vanityand toilet. This waste basket fits perfectly in a narrow space. Since it is woven plastic, it can easily be wiped out and cleaned. Love the gray wash color for my beach cottage look!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.04.
Promising review: "I was very reluctant to pay $40 for a plastic trash can, but with the impeccable reviews, I knew I was making a good decision. I've had mine for one month now, and it's been great. The step pedal is as reliable now as it was the first day I used it, and the lid closes super quietly. It's a perfect trash can for those who live in a small space. The Glad tall kitchen bags fit this trash can perfectly. I am very happy with my purchase." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.90+ (available in two sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with these! I am a sales rep. and these have made my life SO easy! Almost every single person who gets in my car asks where I got them and where they can get them! They perfectly hold a couple water bottles, granola bar wrappers, fast food bags, etc. I empty the bag every time I fill up and have never needed to empty the bag in between fill-ups — they're that perfectly sized." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors).
A small shop based out of Pennsylvania, Amish Home Decor hand makes birdfeeders, mailboxes, trash bins, and more. If you're looking for a special rustic piece to make your house feel like home, look no further!
Promising review: "I had no place to put a kitchen trash can until I was lucky enough to find this beautiful, high quality 'trash can closet'. It is so pretty in person, well-constructed and even smells wonderful! The customer service was over and above outstanding! I am so happy! Oh, and the size is also perfect and fits well in small spaces!" —Etsy Customer
Get it from Amish Home Decor on Etsy for $159.95.