Our Picks for Waste Baskets For Any Room

Don’t throw away our recommendations for trash bins

A waste basket is one of those household items that you never think about until you need it. Like paper towels, toilet paper and even paper plates, the lowly waste basket toils away in relative obscurity—dutifully holding your castaway items until the next garbage day.

But there’s no reason a waste basket has to look trashy. We found five waste baskets that will put a little zip in your home’s decor.

Round Step Trash Can

Rose Gold Steel Trash Bin
This trash can comes in two sizes and six colors. Amazon

Is it wrong to wax poetic about a trash can—shall we speak in verse? Let’s try a haiku. “Shining aurora

Skinny Sleek Can

Umbra Skinny Sleek & Stylish Bathroom Trash
This waste basket can hold 2 gallons and comes in eight colors. Amazon

We love the style and space-saving aspect of this waste can. It’ll fit anywhere. It’s made of super-strong polypropylene and has a rounded bottom so dirt and liquids can’t hide. Just wipe it out with a damp cloth.

Swing-Top Waste Basket

Swing-Top Waste Basket
This waste basket by Mezzo holds 2 ½ gallons and is dent and rust-proof. Amazon

Swing-top garbage pails are so old-fashioned that they’re practically art deco now. This model gets an updated look with a brushed metal finish, which should help it blend in anywhere in the house.

Small Trash Can

Small Trash Can
The size of this trash can makes it perfect for placement inside cabinets and under counters. Amazon

Oh, pity the lowly bathroom trash can—it truly sees the worst of us. Thankfully this model by mDesign is easy on the eyes and comes in more than a dozen colors and is easy to clean – just wipe it out with a damp cloth.