simplehuman 55 Liter Rectangular Kitchen Step Soft-Close Lid, White Stainless Steel Trash can

Someone FINALLY made a WHITE, stainless, rectangular, 55-liter kitchen trash can without any motion sensors or other bells and whistles! I’ve been searching for a kitchen trash can that meets these specs for about four years, but nothing ever quite fit the bill. Circular and oval cans are not a good use of our space, silver and copper colored ones draw too much attention to themselves, I don’t want to deal with electronics on motion sensors breaking or malfunctioning, etc. And then finally, Simple Human makes this!Pros:1. The foot pedal is sturdy and can be compressed fully even if all you can get is a toe on the corner of it, which is great when you also have a baby on one hip and your other hand full of trash. You can literally do a walk-by-trashing with just a little side step.2. The lid that opens with foot pedal compression is an ultra light, flat cover (as opposed to the larger, heavier lid used for bag changes) which allows it to pop open more quickly and with less pressure, but then also has a cushioned close so there’s no noise afterwards.3. It comes in the 55-liter size which is much more reasonable for our family of five, resulting in fewer bag changes.4. The bottom of the can has enough grip that it can’t be accidentally slid across the floor or out of its intended spot by little passers-by.5. The back of the can holds and dispenses the appropriate bags towards the inside of the can for fast, easy, no-excuses bag replacement.6. The outer lid used for bag changes subtly and elegantly covers the rim of the garbage bag for a secure fit but a seamless look.7. Have I mentioned it’s rectangular? This reduces not only wasted space but also how much floor debris can work its way around the back of the can.Cons:1. The top lid that opens with foot pedal compression is a brushed stainless silver, even on the white stainless can. It was certainly not a deal breaker for this mom who has been looking for something even in this ballpark for years, but it’s worth noting.2. Additionally, the top lid is light and thin, which makes opening faster but also means it can be more easily dented, and those dents show. The lid on the first can we received had three minor but visible dents in it just from the packaging and shipping process. (I called Simple Human and they were willing to send an entire lid to me with no questions asked, except they didn’t yet have extra white lids because the product was so new. Amazon handled the return/exchange with absolutely no fuss, so I’m not even taking a star off for this. Customer service from both companies was excellent.)3. I mentioned the base is sturdy and doesn’t allow the can to slide across the floor? Well, I didn’t realize until I switched to this product how often I use my foot/leg to slide the trash can closer to my present prepping or cooking space when my hands are already full. So plan ahead—you’ll need to pick it up and place it where you’re going to want it before you’re holding the drippy melon rinds or meat packaging that warrants a very close receptacle.4. The Simple Human bags that fit in the dispenser are a little pricier than normal bags. It’s worth it to me, and Amazon offers a 5% discount for Subscribe and Save on them, but the bag dispensing feature won’t be a help for anyone not wanting to buy the bags that fit there.5. The top silver lid shows little fingerprints easily, however, it also wipes off easily; just buff with a damp paper towel. As there’s no functional reason to touch that top lid at all, fingerprint frequency is decreasing as my children figure this new contraption out.None of these Cons take away from a 5-Star rating for my family. This has been a much needed addition to my kitchen and I’m extatic about it. (If you don’t understand why, you don’t have enough children yet. ;)

I got the white 55 liter option. This trash can is great. It's a sad state for trash. Garbages are much more expensive than the last time I purchased one. Also, they all seem to be terribly cheap and poorly designed. Before I purchased this product, I sampled many of the reviews to get some input on what folks think about this garbage. There were a few concerns I thought could cause a stink. One theme I noticed was that the product is susceptible to denting. Clearly, based on the pictures you can find here, this product can be dented. My can showed up well packaged and not dented or blemished. After reading the reviews, I was also concerned that many of the various finishes would flake off over time. I ordered the white color in hopes that the white is a paint that will adhere longer without flaking. Time will tell if that was a good choice. If there was a solid polycarbonate option, I would choose that in a heartbeat. I just want my expensive garbage to last.The bag-dispenser box on the back of the trash can is a great touch. It keeps the trash can far enough away from the wall so that the lid can be opened fully when replacing the bag.The simplehuman bags are nice. For Q size bags, they are the perfect durability to avoid headaches.I wish this trash was less expensive. I also wish there was a super durable (dent proof) option. Otherwise, this is a great product among the garbage competition.

This is the second simple human bin I’ve ordered and both lids have been dented upon arrival! I’m sending the second back now and if the 3rd shows up dented I’m giving up on this one. Shame cause it look great.

Love the can, but the lid had some minor dents on it when it arrived despite all the packaging – a box within a box. I didnt want to mess with replacing it, but a bit disappointing based on the cost.

This is stylish and large. I love how the lid closes slowly so there’s no loud bang. I also love that the top of the trash bag is covered by the lip and is hidden. Although I thought it was expensive for a trash can (I didn’t tell my husband what I paid for it), I’m very glad I spent the money because it’s exactly what I was looking for.

Ok, it's a nice garbage can but it has a few big flaws. As other reviewers have mentioned, the inside is not enclosed so any liquids that escape the bag could damage the floor. This is a concern for me because I have hardwood floors in my kitchen. My biggest complaint about this product is that is slides....every time I push the step to open it...the entire can will slide. Seriously, for a $200 garage can you'd think that Simple Human could put some anti slip rubber on the bottom. I don't want the garbage can again my wall because it has already caused damage from the hinge opening and closing. For this price...a garbage can should be perfect...this is not....

This is the second I ordered. It arrived damaged, dent to front and top. Was not double boxed, didn't stand a chance. Kept for use someplace else but disappointed. Too bad as the first arrived in perfect condition and packaged very well.

Firstly, I can't believe I paid this much for a trash can... recurring theme. But, this is soooo worth it. My kitchen was recently remodeled and I needed a trash can that was white and had a step feature. After searching around the web, I landed on this one. It came within 2 days ( Prime customer) and it was very well wrapped. The size is perfect ( not too big and not too small) for the amount of weekly trash we accumulate in the house. The 45L was too small to be the main trash can in the house. I would buy it all over again.