45L Rectangular Step Trash Can Stainless Steel
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Why we picked it
Wirecutter's Best Kitchen Trash Can (2024): 10-year warranty
The simplehuman 45L rectangular step can is a longtime r/BuyItForLife favorite. The brushed stainless steel body resists smudges, and the patented Lid Shox mechanism closes the lid slowly and silently every time. A built in liner pocket stores and dispenses custom fit bags, while the steel liner rim grips and hides the bag for a clean look. The heavy duty pedal is rated for 150,000 steps, and simplehuman backs the whole can with a 10 year warranty. Many owners report theirs still going strong after 15 plus years.
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Awards & Recognition
- WirecutterBest Kitchen Trash Can (2024)
- The StrategistBest Step Trash Can
- Good HousekeepingBest Kitchen Trash Can (2024)
Community & Review Summary
5,228 Amazon reviews
r/BuyItForLife satisfaction
Total mentions (180 positive)
in Kitchen Waste Bins
Price History
We began tracking this price on May 25, 2026. The chart fills in as more prices are recorded; see CamelCamelCamel below for older history.
Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +10-year warranty
- +Fingerprint-proof finish
- +Slow-close lid
- +Custom-fit liners available
Cons
- -Premium price
- -Custom liners are pricey
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Warranty & Returns
Warranty
10 years
Return Policy
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