Supermarket Bags Fit Just Two Best Kitchen Trash Cans on Paper

1. KdbK 13 Gallon Trash Can with Lid, 50L Fingerprint Proof Stainless Steel, Removable Inner Bucket, Soft Close — Best Overall

The one pedal can that answers the bag question in plain words, and ticks most of the rest of the list too.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the listing that tells you what to buy next week. The second bullet is headed “Comes with 20 garbage bags”, and then it goes further than the starter pack: “The regular 13-gallon garbage bag in the supermarket can be used in our stainless steel trash can.” Only one other listing on the page, the BestOffice, makes that promise in words. For a can you will empty several hundred times, a bag you can buy anywhere matters more than almost anything else on the spec sheet.

The bucket is built around the bag. The fourth bullet describes a “Sturdy Removable Inner bucket” in ABS, and adds: “There is a small hole in the inner bucket to fix the garbage bag.” That hole is how you tuck the bag’s edge to stop it sliding down when it fills. Four cans here describe a removable inner bucket; the KdbK is the only one of the four that pairs it with a plain-supermarket-bag promise.

The lid is described in more detail than any other on the page. “The built-in bi-force damper enables both automatic and manual closing for ultimate convenience: it gently pulls the lid shut at a controlled slow pace (avoids pinching hands with its anti-slamming design), while the 90° stand-up feature lets it stay open hands-free for kitchen chores.” So it closes slowly by itself, stays up when pushed past 90°, and can be pressed shut without a bang. Seven listings here describe a slow or soft close; this is the one that explains how it works.

It makes the boldest durability claim, and it is a claim. The first bullet says the “Pedal tested 200,000 times, service life over 25 years.” No test standard or test house is named, and no warranty term backs the 25 years. The closing bullet offers “a 100% satisfactory reply” if there is a quality problem, which is a service promise, not a warranty. Read the pedal figure as the brand’s target, and keep the order details in case you need that reply.

Two numbers in the spec table need care. It lists the can as 16.7 inches high, 26.4 inches long and 14.1 inches wide. A 50-litre can that is longer than it is tall would be unusual, and the title calls it a kitchen trash can with a pedal, so the likeliest reading is that height and length have been swapped and the can stands about 26.4 inches tall. The listing does not confirm it. No weight is listed at all. If it is going under a worktop overhang, measure for 26.4 inches of height to be safe.

What to weigh. It ranks #3,103 overall and #9 in Kitchen Trash Cans, and it is sold by jinnuokai, one of only two cans here not sold by Amazon.com. Brushed stainless with an “ABS handle and base, anti-slip design”. No odour control is described. Against the field, it states six of the nine checklist items outright, and it is the only pedal can whose listing tells you a supermarket bag will do.

Best for: A buyer who wants a stainless pedal can with a soft lid and an inner bucket, and wants to keep buying ordinary 13-gallon bags.

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2. BestOffice 13 Gallon Stainless Steel Trash Can with Lid, Automatic Sensor — Best Touchless for Store Bags

The only touchless can that tells you an ordinary supermarket bag fits it.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

Of the three sensor cans, this is the one that answers the bag question. The fifth bullet is headed “LARGE CAPACITY & CLEAR GUIDANCE” and says the can “Fits standard 13-gallon trash bags from any supermarket.” Ninestars and EKO, the other two touchless cans, say nothing about what bag to use. If you want hands-free opening without committing to a proprietary liner, this listing is the one that commits to the plain bag.

The power is stated in full, and it is more batteries than the rival. “POWERED BY 4 C BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED) – Uses 4× C-cell batteries for long performance: Supports 40,000+ openings for long-lasting use.” Ninestars runs on 3 C cells. BestOffice gives its battery life in openings rather than months, which is more useful if your kitchen is busy: at 40 openings a day, 40,000 openings is about 1,000 days, by our arithmetic, though that figure is the brand’s claim and depends on the cells you fit. It recommends alkaline batteries and tells you to switch the can on before use.

It does not claim any odour control, and it says so honestly. The fourth bullet is headed “ODOR CONTROL & EASY CARE”, but what follows is advice: “Keep the lid closed to minimize odor.” There is no filter, seal or treated lid. A sensor lid that closes by itself does keep the lid shut more of the time than an open-top bin, so the advice is sound, but it is not a feature. Ninestars and Glad describe a treated or sealed lid; SIMPLI-MAGIC describes a filter holder.

The dimensions do not add up as printed. The spec table says 17.0 inches high, 23.0 inches long and 13.0 inches wide. A 13-gallon can is normally taller than it is long, and the fifth bullet promises “Accurate size dimensions and internal images” in the listing’s photos. The likeliest reading is that height and length are swapped and the can stands about 23 inches tall, which would make it the shortest 13-gallon can here. The listing does not confirm it, so check the images or ask before fitting it under a counter.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #2,855 overall and #8 in Kitchen Trash Cans. Stainless steel “with a fingerprint-resistant finish”, an oval body and a sloping lid. No inner bucket is mentioned, no warranty term is given, and the model field reads “13 Gallon Automatic Garbage Can” rather than a code; the part number is TC-1350R. Against the Ninestars, it trades a warranty and an odour-sealing lid for a written promise about bags.

Best for: A buyer who wants a touchless lid and refuses to be tied to a branded liner.

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3. SIMPLI-MAGIC 50 Liter / 13.2 Gallon Soft-Close Trash Can with Foot Pedal and Built-in Filter — Best Odour Filter

The only can here with a place for an odour filter, and the most confusing bag advice on the page.

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Why We Recommend It

This is the only listing on the page that builds in a filter. The title says “Built in Filter”, and the fourth bullet says “Easy to Use with Built-in Odor Filter Holder” and “Odor filter helps reduce unpleasant smells.” Of the three cans that describe any odour control, the Glad treats its lid and the Ninestars seals its lid; this one holds a filter. For a kitchen that bins food scraps, that is a real difference.

But read the second bullet before you count on it. Tucked into a paragraph about dorm rooms is “No catridge included.” The title says built-in filter, the fourth bullet describes a filter holder and says the filter helps, and the second bullet says the cartridge is not in the box. Taken together, the likeliest reading is that you get the holder and buy the filter separately. The listing does not name the filter you need, so ask before you rely on it on day one.

The bag advice contradicts itself. The third bullet is headed “13 Gallon Step Trash Can” and says the can “fits most brands of trash bags”. It then says: “Compatible with ours CODE B – SIMPLI-MAGIC 8 Gallon Drawstring Trash Bags! Trash bags sold separately.” An 8-gallon bag for a can sold as 13.2 gallons is a gap of more than five gallons, and the listing does not explain it. It may be that the inner liner holds less than the outer body suggests; it may be an error. Either way, “most brands” is not the same promise as BestOffice’s and KdbK’s plain 13-gallon supermarket bag, and we rank it below them.

The rest of the checklist is strong. A “Quiet-Close Lid” that “closes quietly and gently without slamming”. A “durable metal foot pedal”, where several rivals do not say what the pedal is made of. A “fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish”. A “Removable plastic liner and stay open lid lock”. Counting the filter holder as partial, it answers every checklist item that applies to a pedal can, the only listing here that does; only the warranty is left vague, at “Limited” with no term.

It is the heaviest can listed. The spec table gives 15.0 pounds, against 12.8 and 12.57 for the two SONGMICS and 5.4 for the plastic Glad. Weight is no direct guide to quality, but a heavier body is less likely to slide when you press the pedal. At 26.0 by 15.0 by 11.0 inches, it is one of the two tallest here and among the narrowest, 11.0 inches across, which suits a gap between a counter and a wall.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #3,762 overall and #13 in Kitchen Trash Cans. Model 79514, released in February 2023 according to the listing, and “Designed in California”. Buy it for the filter holder and the full feature list, and buy it knowing you will need to source the cartridge and test which bags actually sit well.

Best for: A buyer who bins a lot of food waste and will buy a filter cartridge to make use of the built-in holder.

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4. simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can with Secure Slide Lock — Longest Warranty

A five-year warranty, a lid lock and wheels, on a can built around its own liners.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the longest warranty on the page by a distance. The spec table says “5-year.” Only two other listings give any term at all, Glad and Ninestars at two years each. Six of the ten say nothing, and SIMPLI-MAGIC says only “Limited”. If you judge a can by how long its maker will stand behind it, the simplehuman is alone at the top.

It is designed around its own bag, and says so. The sixth bullet: “CUSTOM FIT LINERS – simplehuman’s code K liners are designed to fit this can perfectly so they don’t slip. Extra-thick plastic and double-seam construction prevent rips and tears.” The listing does not say whether an ordinary bag fits; it does not say one does not either. A 40-litre can is about 10.6 gallons, by our arithmetic, so a standard 13-gallon bag would be roughly a fifth too big, and would likely bunch at the rim. Plan on code K liners or an equivalent sized for this can.

It is the only can here with a lock to keep the lid shut. “LOCK THE LID SHUT – A slide lock securely locks the lid to help keep pets and curious children from getting into the trash.” Several rivals have a lock that holds the lid open; this is the only one that holds it closed. In a house with a dog that raids the bin, that matters more than anything else on the checklist.

It is the smallest and one of the narrowest. At 10.1 inches wide, it is beaten for slimness only by the EKO’s 9.8. The listing calls it a “SLIM, SPACE-SAVING SHAPE – Designed to make the most of tight spaces”, and adds “BUILT-IN WHEELS”, the only can here that mentions wheels. The trade is capacity: 40 litres is about 80% of the 50 litres most of the field offers, by our arithmetic, so a busy kitchen will empty it more often.

The lid is described clearly. “SILENT CLOSE LID – simplehuman’s patented lid shox technology controls the motion of the lid for a slow, silent close.” And “STAY-OPEN LID – The lid stays open for as long as you like.” No inner bucket, odour control or fingerprint claim is mentioned. The body is black plastic, so a fingerprint claim would not apply in the way it does to steel.

What to weigh. It is sold by Amazon.com and ranks #3,523 overall and #11 in Kitchen Trash Cans. The model, CW1361, has a release date of February 2008 in the listing, the oldest on the page, which suggests a long-running design. 6.17 pounds listed. Buy it for the warranty, the lock and the slim footprint, and accept that you are buying into a liner system.

Best for: A small kitchen with pets or toddlers, where a slim can that locks shut and carries a five-year warranty beats extra litres.

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5. SONGMICS Trash Can, 13 Gallon (50 L), Stainless Steel, Fluted, with Lid and Pedal — Best-Ranked Steel Can

The best-selling steel can on the page ships with bags, but they are code K bags.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the best-ranked stainless can here, and second only to the plastic Glad. It sits at #911 overall and #2 in Kitchen Trash Cans. The pitch leads on looks: “The fluted design adds a touch of elegance to this trash can, making it a timeless modern piece.” The ridged body in Ink Black is the most decorative design on the page.

The bags in the box point to a code, not to the supermarket shelf. The fifth bullet: “Includes Starter Bags: With 15 matching trash bags (code K) included, you’re ready to use this kitchen trash bin right away.” Code K is also the name simplehuman gives its liners for the 40-litre slim can on this page. Neither listing says whether the two brands’ code K bags are the same size or interchangeable, and the SONGMICS does not say whether a standard 13-gallon bag fits. When the 15 run out, you will need to find out.

The lid and bucket are well covered. “Step on the pedal for hands-free use, or manually lift the lid to 90° to keep it open for longer tasks. The lid closes slowly and quietly, without disruptive noise.” And “The detachable inner bucket of this garbage can allows for swift, mess-free emptying and easy liner changes.” That puts it among the four cans with a removable bucket and the seven with a soft close.

It makes no fingerprint or odour claim. It describes “premium stainlesss steel” as “robust and rust-resistant”, but does not say it resists smudges, which six other steel cans claim. A dark fluted finish may show marks differently from brushed steel, but the listing does not say either way. There is no filter, seal or treated lid, and no warranty term.

It is not the same can as the other SONGMICS. The model number is ULTB586BZ01; the white SONGMICS further down is ULTB050W01. Both hold 50 litres, but this one is 24.6 by 15.9 by 13.2 inches and 12.57 pounds, the white one 24.9 by 17.0 by 14.6 inches and 12.8 pounds, and the descriptions differ: this one has a fluted body and starter bags, the white one a bag hole in its bucket and a smudge-free wipe claim. Two models from one brand, not one model listed twice.

What to weigh. Sold by Amazon.com, 12.57 pounds listed, 13.2 inches wide. If you want the most popular steel can and like the fluted look, this is it. Beyond capacity and opening, count it as three checklist items stated firmly, soft close, inner bucket and bags included, with the bag answer leaning on a code rather than a promise about standard sizes.

Best for: A buyer who wants the best-selling stainless pedal can and a fluted look, and will source code K or test standard bags.

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6. Glad Trash Can with Clorox Odor Protection, Plastic Step Bin, 13 Gal, Black — Best Budget

The best-selling kitchen can on Amazon says nothing about bags, but it is one of only three with a warranty term.

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Why We Recommend It

This is the most popular kitchen trash can on the page by a wide margin. It ranks #267 overall and #1 in Kitchen Trash Cans. The next best, the fluted SONGMICS, is #911 overall. It is plastic, it is the lightest can listed at 5.4 pounds, and it leads with something only two other cans here offer in any form: odour control.

The odour claim is in the lid. “Lid formulated with Clorox Odor Protection helps block and trap unwanted smells for the life of the can.” There is no filter to replace, which is the advantage over the SIMPLI-MAGIC’s cartridge holder, and the claim runs “for the life of the can”. How well a treated lid works is not something a listing can show, and we have not tested it, but it is a specific, named feature where most rivals offer nothing.

It says nothing about bags, despite a part built for them. “Interior bag ring liner secures trash bags in place while preventing bag overhang for a neat appearance.” A ring that clamps the bag is a good design for standard bags, and Glad is itself a bag brand, but the listing never says which bag size fits. The title says 13 gallon. The obvious assumption is a standard 13-gallon bag; the listing leaves it as an assumption.

The warranty is two years, with a condition that matters here. The spec table gives a full warranty paragraph: “We warrant your Glad trash can to be free of defects in material or workmanship for two years.” It then excludes “Products purchased from an unauthorized retailer, such as, but not limited to, third-party sellers on eBay, Amazon marketplace, etc.” At capture, this can was sold by Spreetail, not Amazon.com. The listing does not say whether Spreetail is an authorised retailer. If the two years matter to you, ask the seller before you buy, and keep the receipt, which the warranty requires.

It does not describe a soft close. The fourth bullet covers the pedal: “Step pedal design allows for hands-free operation, making it easy to dispose of waste without touching the lid.” Nothing about how the lid comes down. Seven rivals describe a slow or quiet close; the Glad is one of three that do not, with the two sensor cans whose lids close under power.

What to weigh. At 25.0 by 14.5 by 18.0 inches it has one of the larger footprints here, about 261 square inches by our arithmetic, so it suits an open corner rather than a narrow gap. “Durable plastic construction is lightweight, easy to clean”. The model is GLD-74130-1. For a budget can with odour control and a stated warranty, it is the clear choice, provided you confirm the seller.

Best for: A budget buyer who wants odour control and a stated warranty, and will confirm the seller qualifies.

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7. Ninestars 13 Gallon Oval Automatic Trash Can, 50L Touchless Motion Sensor, Odor-Sealing Lid — Best Touchless

The sensor can with the fullest feature list, and a two-year warranty, but no word on bags.

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Why We Recommend It

This is the only touchless can on the page with a warranty term. The spec table says “2 year manufacturer”, and the fifth bullet promises “a friendly two-year support program”. A sensor can has electronics that a pedal can does not, so a stated warranty matters more here than anywhere else. BestOffice and EKO give none.

It names odour control, the only sensor can that does. “The precision-fit lid closes softly and securely, automatically sealing stubborn odors inside.” The title calls it an “Odor-Sealing Lid”. That is a seal, not a filter or a treated plastic, and we cannot say how tight it is, but it is a stated design feature, and the same sentence covers the soft close.

It does not fall back on batteries alone. “A quick wave opens the lid instantly, or just tap the button to keep it resting open for those bigger kitchen cleanups.” The manual mode is in the title. Power is “up to 9 months of reliable power on 3 C-batteries (not included)”, one fewer cell than the BestOffice’s four and a month longer than the EKO’s eight-month claim. Budget for batteries on day one, because none come in the box.

The bag question is left open. The fourth bullet says “a removable liner ring makes for easy bag changes and keeps messy edges completely out of sight”, which is a good sign that a standard bag will clamp under it, but the listing never names a bag size. The title says 13 gallon, so a 13-gallon bag is the natural guess; it is a guess. A liner ring is not an inner bucket, so the bag hangs in the body itself.

The oval shape is narrow from one side. The spec table lists 25.25 inches high, 11.5 inches long and 15.5 inches wide. Whichever side faces out, an 11.5-inch dimension is among the slimmest on the page, behind only the EKO’s 9.8 inches and the simplehuman’s 10.1 inches. The listing says the “wide oval opening” takes “bulky waste, while the smooth profile tucks nicely against cabinets.”

What to weigh. Sold by Amazon.com, ranked #3,679 overall and #12 in Kitchen Trash Cans, model DZT-50-25, 7.47 pounds, released in October 2020 according to the listing. It answers eight of the nine checklist items, counting the liner ring as partial, the most of any sensor can; only bag fit is missing. Pair it with a pack of standard 13-gallon bags and check the fit once; if it holds, you have the best-documented touchless can here.

Best for: A buyer who wants a touchless lid with a warranty and an odour seal, and will check bag fit on the first change.

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8. SONGMICS 13 Gallon (50 L) Trash Can, Stainless Steel, Step-On Pedal, White — Best White Finish

A white steel can with a soft lid and a bucket that hides the bag, and little else in writing.

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Why We Recommend It

This is the only white steel can on the page. The colour field says White, and every other steel can here is silver or black. In a kitchen with white cabinets, that may decide it before anything on the checklist does. It ranks #1,466 overall and #5 in Kitchen Trash Cans, the fourth-best rank on the page.

The bucket is designed to hide the bag. “[Practical Inner Bucket] The bag hole on the back of the inner bucket lets you tuck the bag edges in to secure the bag in place and hide it from view.” That is the same idea as the KdbK’s bag-fixing hole, and it is one of four cans here with an inner bucket. What it does not do is tell you what size of bag to tuck.

The lid is well described. “[Soft Closure] The lid of the garbage can closes slowly, softly, and silently without making a loud clang.” And “Step on the pedal to open the lid when tossing the trash, or fully open it with one hand and the lid will stay open so you can also free your hands for cleaning out the fridge.” Soft close and stay-open, both stated.

Its fingerprint claim is softer than most. “The recycle bin made of stainless steel resists rust; a simple wipe can keep it clean and smudge-free.” That says it is easy to wipe, not that it resists marks in the first place, which is what EKO, BestOffice, KdbK, Ninestars, SIMPLI-MAGIC and Rubbermaid claim. We mark it as partial.

It is not a colour option of the fluted SONGMICS. Its model number is ULTB050W01, against ULTB586BZ01 for the fluted can. It is wider, 17.0 by 14.6 inches against 15.9 by 13.2, taller by 0.3 inches and 0.23 pounds heavier, by the listed figures, and the bullets describe different features. Two different models.

What to weigh. Sold by Amazon.com, 12.8 pounds listed. At about 248 square inches of footprint by our arithmetic, it is one of the bulkier cans here. No odour control, no bag size and no warranty term. Buy it for the white finish, the soft lid and the bag-hiding bucket, and test a standard 13-gallon bag on the first change.

Best for: A white kitchen that wants a matching steel pedal can with a soft lid and a hidden bag.

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9. EKO Mirage-T 50 Liter / 13.2 Gallon Touchless Motion Sensor Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel Finish — Slimmest Touchless

The narrowest can on the page, with a no-liner design and two blanks on power and bags.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the slimmest can on the page. The spec table gives 9.8 inches wide, 14.8 inches long and 24.6 inches high. Nothing else here is under 10 inches across; the simplehuman is next at 10.1 and holds 10 litres less. If you are filling a gap beside a fridge or a dishwasher, start here. Its footprint is about 145 square inches by our arithmetic, the smallest on the page.

It drops the inner bucket on purpose. “25% More Capacity – No liner design maximizes capacity by offering 25% more room to dispose of the trash.” Without a bucket, the bag hangs in the steel body itself. That gives more room for a given outside size, and it means there is no separate part to lift out and rinse; if a bag leaks, you clean the can. The 25% figure is the brand’s claim, and the listing does not say what it is measured against.

The power line leaves out the number. “Long-lasting Power – Use with AA alkaline batteries and can last up to 8 months of use.” It does not say how many AA cells, or whether they are included. BestOffice and Ninestars both give a count, 4 and 3 C cells, and both say not included. Check the count before the can arrives so you are not left with a lid that will not open.

It claims fingerprint resistance strongly. “Ultimate Fingerprint Resistance – Say goodbye to smudges and hello to a clean flawless exterior that stays immaculate. The anti-fingerprint stainless steel finish keeps your space clean and stylish.” Note the wording across the listing: “stainless steel finish” and “Brushed Stainless Steel Finish” rather than a stainless body. The listing does not say what lies under the finish.

No bag, odour or warranty line. The lid is described as “the smoothest, most seamless lid opening and closing”, which is marketing rather than a soft-close mechanism. Amazon files it as “#1 in In-Home Recycling Bins”, and the title says “Trash Can or Recycling Bin”, so it is ranked among recycling bins, not Kitchen Trash Cans. That #1 is not comparable with the Glad’s.

What to weigh. Sold by Amazon.com, #1,103 overall, model EK9278TBMT- 50L, 8.82 pounds. It states three of the nine checklist items clearly: capacity, sensor opening and fingerprint claim. Buy it for the narrow body, and ask for the battery count, the bag size and the warranty before you commit.

Best for: A narrow gap beside an appliance where touchless opening matters more than a bucket or a warranty.

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10. Rubbermaid Elite Stainless Steel Step-On Trash Can, 12 Gallon — Best Smaller Steel Can

A big brand with four short bullets, and the checklist mostly blank.

Key Specifications

Why We Recommend It

This is the shortest listing on the page. Four bullets, against five or six for most rivals, and they cover three features: “QUIET CLOSE: Slow close lid eases down gently, reducing unwanted noise”, “LID LOCK: Extended open lid lock keeps the container open for longer tasks” and “FINGERPRINT RESISTANT: Finish naturally hides fingerprints, smudges and dirt.” The fourth bullet, “SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP”, says it is durable without saying how.

The capacity is a step down. 12 gallons is about 45 litres, by our arithmetic, roughly 10% less than the 50 litres most of the field offers. It sits between the simplehuman’s 40 litres and the 13-gallon pack. A standard 13-gallon bag would likely fit a 12-gallon can with a little to spare at the rim, but the listing does not say what bag to use.

Its lid lock holds the lid open, not shut. It is easy to read “LID LOCK” as the pet-proof feature the simplehuman offers. It is not: “Extended open lid lock keeps the container open for longer tasks.” Useful when you are clearing a fridge, irrelevant to a dog.

The blanks are the bulk of the checklist. No inner bucket, no odour control, no bag fit, no warranty term and no weight. For a brand as established as Rubbermaid, the silence on a warranty is notable; Glad, simplehuman and Ninestars all print one. The dimensions are complete, 26.0 inches high, 17.5 long and 11.0 wide, and 11.0 inches makes it one of the narrower cans here.

Its rank is the weakest on the page. #4,908 overall and #67 in Kitchen Trash Cans, with #24 in a broader Trash Cans category. It is the only can here with a two-figure Kitchen Trash Cans rank. That may reflect a newer listing rather than a weaker can; the listing gives no release date to tell.

What to weigh. Sold by Amazon.com, model 2196860. Buy it if you want a known brand, a quiet lid and a fingerprint-resistant steel finish in a slightly smaller, 11-inch-wide can, and ask about the inner bucket and warranty before you do.

Best for: A buyer who wants a quiet, smudge-resistant steel can from a familiar brand and does not need the full 13 gallons.

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