We don’t have flying cars and shuttles to other galaxies yet, so anyone expecting a fully automated kitchen garbage can is probably kidding themselves. Yet, alas, trash cans have evolved their fair share. Today’s kitchen trash cans often feature easy-to-open lids, protection against odors and multiple bins so you can sort your recycling while you cook. If you’re in the market for a new kitchen trash can, here are a few models we love.
Here’s what we love about this can from iTouchless. It has an easy-to-use pedal to open the can quietly and gently. The inner buckets are removable, which makes for easy cleaning. And there’s an air damper inside to keep last night’s leftover salmon from smelling.
Need some encouragement to sort your recycled items from your waste? This model has separate waste compartments for that very purpose. The pedal on this can from simplehuman – love the name – is designed to last a couple of decades, so you’ll be recycling in this can for ages.
We all know keeping a kitchen trash can clean is the worst chore of them all. This model has antimicrobial protection for the lid. Other nifty features here include a storage bin on the side to hold spare bags and an impressive 20-gallon size for the can itself.
This collapsible mini garbage can is a real smart idea. Keep it stored until you need it, and then slip it over a cabinet door and it’s ready to go. It’s perfect for scooping waste straight from the counter to the can. And it’s also a natural fit for the bathroom.
