The Best Trash Cans for Every Room of Your Home

This 58-liter stainless-steel recycler separates trash and recycling in one footprint. The lid responds to voice commands or motion, and the dual-compartment design is useful when you want sorting built into the kitchen can. It is expensive and uses Simplehuman’s fitted liners, so factor the ongoing liner cost into the decision.

This is a straightforward 13-gallon resin can with a one-touch spring lid. Rubbermaid’s LinerLock arms hold the bag at the rim so it is less likely to slide into the can. It lacks the premium finish and soft-close features of pricier models, but it is practical, easy to clean and compatible with common kitchen liners.

The sensor lid opens without hand contact, making this an affordable alternative to premium automatic cans. BestOffice currently sells 13-gallon touchless models in multiple finishes, so confirm the material, color and battery requirements on the product page before ordering.

The Mirage is a hand-forged stainless-steel wastebasket designed as a decorative bathroom accessory. It is the splurge option here: you are paying for craftsmanship and appearance rather than added capacity or lid technology. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could scratch the finish.

Umbra’s two-gallon Skinny can is made for narrow bathroom, bedroom or office spaces. The curved opening acts as a handle, and the polypropylene body is easy to wipe clean. It has no lid, so it is best for dry, ordinary waste rather than anything wet or strongly scented.

This hand-painted resin basket combines farmhouse texture with shells, coral and coastal colors. It is decorative rather than heavy-duty and has no lid. The manufacturer has shown intermittent stock, although major retailers still list it, so check availability before planning an entire matching bathroom set.

This office splurge uses a brown hair-on-hide exterior over a tapered oval form with a metal liner. The natural material makes every basket look slightly different. It is best for dry paper and decorative office use, not food, liquids or messy waste.

This five-gallon steel mesh basket uses 30% post-consumer recycled steel, with a no-snag rim and solid base. It is a durable choice for paper and other dry office waste. Add a liner if food packaging or anything damp might go inside.

This woven basket has a sturdy wire frame, polyethylene strapping and wooden handles. Its narrow shape works beside a desk or vanity. Use it for dry trash or add a liner; sticky food waste is not a good match for the woven surface.

This USA-made galvanized steel can is weather-resistant, recyclable and more resistant to rodents than plastic. It is a strong choice for a garage or protected outdoor area. Metal can dent and become hot in direct sun, so consider the placement and how far you need to carry it when full.

This resin can is lighter than steel and includes venting channels that make full liners easier to remove. Bag cinches help keep the liner in place, while the snap-fit lid and easy-grip handles suit garage or outdoor use. It is durable, but plastic is not truly rodent-proof.

This 30-liter can mounts inside a cabinet on full-extension ball-bearing tracks. A large steel handle makes it easy to pull forward, and the concealed setup keeps floor space clear. Measure the cabinet opening, depth and plumbing before ordering; under-sink obstructions are often the deciding factor.

This 10.6-gallon plastic step can fits narrow pantry or kitchen spaces. Wheels help with repositioning, and the slide lock can discourage pets or young children from opening the lid. The slim footprint is useful, but make sure the tall can has enough clearance for its lid.