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product_id: 55282184
title: "simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel"
brand: "simplehuman"
price: "Bs.3360"
currency: BOB
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/55282184-simplehuman-18-liter-4-8-gallon-butterfly-lid-kitchen-step
store_origin: BO
region: Bolivia
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# Silent slow-close lid tech Space-saving butterfly lid 150,000+ pedal steps durability simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel

**Brand:** simplehuman
**Price:** Bs.3360
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🦋 Elevate your kitchen game with the trash can that’s as smart as your lifestyle

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel by simplehuman
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.3360 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/55282184-simplehuman-18-liter-4-8-gallon-butterfly-lid-kitchen-step)

## Best For

- simplehuman enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted simplehuman brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Steel pedal engineered for 20+ years of daily use
- • **Space-Smart Design:** Butterfly lid opens from center for max clearance under low counters
- • **Sleek & Smudge-Free:** Fingerprint-proof brushed stainless steel keeps your kitchen classy
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Removable inner bucket and custom-fit liners for mess-free trash changes
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Patented Lid Shox tech ensures silent, smooth lid closing

## Overview

The simplehuman 18L Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can combines durable steel construction with innovative butterfly lid design for maximum space efficiency. Featuring a silent slow-close lid, fingerprint-proof stainless steel finish, and a removable inner bucket, it’s engineered for quiet, long-lasting performance and effortless maintenance—perfect for modern kitchens where style meets function.

## Description

simplehuman's 18L butterfly step can has an innovative butterfly lid design that opens from the center for maximum clearance under low countertops. It also has a taller, narrower shape than our 20L butterfly step can that makes the most of really tight spaces. The strong steel pedal and patented lid shox technology ensure the can will function smoothly and quietly for years. simplehuman's code L liner fits this can perfectly — no bunching or slipping for a cleaner trash experience.

Review: worth the price! - Never thought I'd spend this much on trash cans, and my husband thought I had gone mad. However, once the 2 cans I ordered arrived securely packed in SimpleHuman boxes and also within larger desertcart boxes (they were massive packages!) and I set them up in the kitchen (one for recycling and one for garbage) we were both convinced I'd made the right purchase. The 13 gallon bags I buy in bulk from Costco or Sam's Club fit fine, but since each can came with 3 packages of sample bags (I think 2 or 3 bags per package), I'm using those for now. I've only had the cans a few days, but so far we really like them--and we only had to take the trash out ONCE in two days! We usually fill up our old can at least twice a day. The butterfly feature is the reason I purchased these particular cans, and the quiet close (they close slowly, they don't slap down!) is very nice. To change the bag, you only have to lift the back of the can and tilt it forward so that it stays propped up a bit, and pull the old bag out. No need to take out the entire plastic liner can. In other words, there is no lifting (other than the actual bag of trash). To keep the top open to peel carrots or whatnot, you just move the metal bars holding each side up into a little grooves and presto!--the can stays open for you. These have a 10 year warranty, for which I plan to register online. I purposely chose not to buy a motion sensor can because there seems to be too much chance it will fail. But these don't have any fancy mechanisms, as far as I can tell, so should hold up pretty well. The reviews seem to suggest this will be the case. The reason we replaced our little $10 plastic under-the-sink open trashcan is because the one year old cat we just adopted kept sneaking in the cabinet and dumping the trash all over the kitchen and dragging it out into the rest of the house! This TOTALLY solved our problem (though somewhat expensively--but that's neither here nor there!). And our recycling was going into an old plastic gallon ice cream tub and had to be taken out several times a day (and was gross to look at). Now we have this HUGE enclosed can and can put everything in there and take it out far less often. Everyone in the family is very happy with these can. So worth the money!!! If you are considering these and they fit your budget (I used birthday money, but I'm a little embarrassed to say this in my thank you note to mom :-), go for it. If all you are looking for is a trashcan, go to Walmart and spend $10-20. But if you want a trashcan that looks good, works really well, holds a lot, fits normal 13 gallon bags and will supposedly last for years, spend the extra bucks and be done with it. You'll be glad you did!
Review: Compact, beautiful, soft-close, butterfly lid, KITCHEN trash bin! (Not a "diaper" bin!) - TLDR: ***IF*** this is the right size and color for you.... You will love this slim, white, quiet, discreet and soft-closing 18l butterfly bin from SimpleHuman. Love. Love. Love. Engineering of the soft-close butterfly lid cannot be beat by any other product on the market (and I've tried them all). Classy and incredibly long lasting. Full disclosure: I am a SimpleHuman fan of ONE style (Butterfly). But, I hate how huge most of their bins are. I had a BigBox sold version in stainless steel version for 10-11yrs. in the 'butterfly' style. Loved it to death and it survived several movers until the last one. Was still going strong until it was dropped upside down, hard, with the doors open. Hunting for a replacement, I realized that the versions made for bigbox stores are always slightly different -- the ones available directly from SH are MASSIVE. Good if you have a 5-8 person household living on a ranch, not so good if you are tiny condo/apt living in tight quarters. I tried the 45, then the 40 gallon. Way too big and, in stainless steel, it was the first thing your eye was drawn to upon entering a very open concept space. I didn't want the trash bin to be the first thing everyone noticed in our new home. In desperation I tried a few other brands/styles, but here's the thing --- once you experience the beauty and genius of the compact (space saving) Simple Human butterfly style---nothing else feels right. Just as I was about to give up, I noticed a random listing on desertcart for a "diaper" bin! What!? How is this a "diaper" bin? Simply because it is smaller (perfect!) and white (double perfect!!)?? However, I wasn't sure if it was going to be big enough. I decided one last attempt was worth it. OMG -- I"m in LOVE with this bin! Nothing about it says "diaper" so I think SH was just attempting to expand their market share with some intern's idea about how to sell this product! STOP IT. Market it alongside your other bins! It is a PERFECT size for a small/open apt/condo (common in urban areas) and definitely large enough for 1-2 people who plan to empty their trash at least once a week! See pics. The ONLY downside... 13gallon trash bags are too big but can be rigged to fit, but need to be tightly wound around the top of the bin liner and then poked through the hole in the back. I do NOT like SH trash bags. They are grossly overpriced and remarkably thin (I'd say thinner than the average off the shelf g-bag). You do get a 20-pack of their bags with this bin. In case you care, SH g-bags for this are style "L" and measure 17" (wide) by 24" (long). Still on the hunt for generic, lower cost bags but willing to keep using the bigger ones if necessary. If you need a COMPACT, WHITE bin, with a SLIM profile, for a small household, and love you a gorgeously engineered slow-close perfect butterfly lid -- this one's for you! :-)

## Features

- STRONG STEEL PEDALS - simplehuman's strong steel pedal is engineered to last over 150,000 steps — that's more than 20 steps a day for 20 years.
- SILENT CLOSE LID - simplehuman's patented lid shox technology controls the motion of the lid for a slow, silent close.
- BUTTERFLY LID - Split doors open from the center for maximum clearance under low countertops.
- INTERNAL HINGES - Allows you to place this can right up against the wall.
- NON-SKID BASE - Non-skid base has rubber pads that are gentle on floors and keep the can steady.
- FINGERPRINT-PROOF - Fingerprint-proof finish resists smudges to keep stainless steel shiny.
- REMOVABLE INNER BUCKET - Durable inner bucket catches messy drips and lifts out for easy cleaning.
- CUSTOM FIT LINERS - simplehuman's code L liners are designed to fit this can perfectly so they don't slip, and they stay completely hidden. Extra-thick plastic and double-seam construction prevent rips and tears.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,764 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #63 in Wastebaskets |
| Brand | simplehuman |
| Capacity | 18 Liters |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,333 Reviews |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Opening Mechanism | Step-On |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Kitchen |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** simplehuman
- **Capacity:** 18 Liters
- **Color:** Silver
- **Opening Mechanism:** Step-On
- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Kitchen
- **Room Type:** Any Room
- **Special Feature:** Odor Seal
- **Shape:** Rectangular
- **Finish Type:** Brushed

## Images

![simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718N9zNBQBL.jpg)
![simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71E038A75aL.jpg)
![simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TGwBqMiyL.jpg)
![simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aX6n6ISCL.jpg)
![simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xsp0ZfLAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does the butterfly lid work?**
A: Split doors open from the center for maximum clearance under low countertops, and it's equipped with our patented lid shox technology for a slow, silent close.

**Q: What are custom fit liners?**
A: Our custom fit liners are specially designed to fit our cans perfectly without bunching, slipping, or unsightly bag overhang, creating a cleaner, more polished look for your space.

**Q: Which custom fit liners work with this can?**
A: The 45L Butterfly Step Can uses Code K The 40L Butterfly Recycler uses Code D The 30L Butterfly Step Can uses Code H The 18L Butterfly Step Can uses Code L The 10L Butterfly Step Can uses Code R

**Q: Is the odorsorb pod compatible with this model?**
A: Yes, the pod fits discreetly under the lid and uses a microporous membrane to continuously release natural plant oils that neutralize trash odors.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worth the price!
*by C***Y on May 12, 2014*

Never thought I'd spend this much on trash cans, and my husband thought I had gone mad. However, once the 2 cans I ordered arrived securely packed in SimpleHuman boxes and also within larger Amazon boxes (they were massive packages!) and I set them up in the kitchen (one for recycling and one for garbage) we were both convinced I'd made the right purchase. The 13 gallon bags I buy in bulk from Costco or Sam's Club fit fine, but since each can came with 3 packages of sample bags (I think 2 or 3 bags per package), I'm using those for now. I've only had the cans a few days, but so far we really like them--and we only had to take the trash out ONCE in two days! We usually fill up our old can at least twice a day. The butterfly feature is the reason I purchased these particular cans, and the quiet close (they close slowly, they don't slap down!) is very nice. To change the bag, you only have to lift the back of the can and tilt it forward so that it stays propped up a bit, and pull the old bag out. No need to take out the entire plastic liner can. In other words, there is no lifting (other than the actual bag of trash). To keep the top open to peel carrots or whatnot, you just move the metal bars holding each side up into a little grooves and presto!--the can stays open for you. These have a 10 year warranty, for which I plan to register online. I purposely chose not to buy a motion sensor can because there seems to be too much chance it will fail. But these don't have any fancy mechanisms, as far as I can tell, so should hold up pretty well. The reviews seem to suggest this will be the case. The reason we replaced our little $10 plastic under-the-sink open trashcan is because the one year old cat we just adopted kept sneaking in the cabinet and dumping the trash all over the kitchen and dragging it out into the rest of the house! This TOTALLY solved our problem (though somewhat expensively--but that's neither here nor there!). And our recycling was going into an old plastic gallon ice cream tub and had to be taken out several times a day (and was gross to look at). Now we have this HUGE enclosed can and can put everything in there and take it out far less often. Everyone in the family is very happy with these can. So worth the money!!! If you are considering these and they fit your budget (I used birthday money, but I'm a little embarrassed to say this in my thank you note to mom :-), go for it. If all you are looking for is a trashcan, go to Walmart and spend $10-20. But if you want a trashcan that looks good, works really well, holds a lot, fits normal 13 gallon bags and will supposedly last for years, spend the extra bucks and be done with it. You'll be glad you did!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact, beautiful, soft-close, butterfly lid, KITCHEN trash bin! (Not a "diaper" bin!)
*by N***B on July 10, 2024*

TLDR: ***IF*** this is the right size and color for you.... You will love this slim, white, quiet, discreet and soft-closing 18l butterfly bin from SimpleHuman. Love. Love. Love. Engineering of the soft-close butterfly lid cannot be beat by any other product on the market (and I've tried them all). Classy and incredibly long lasting. Full disclosure: I am a SimpleHuman fan of ONE style (Butterfly). But, I hate how huge most of their bins are. I had a BigBox sold version in stainless steel version for 10-11yrs. in the 'butterfly' style. Loved it to death and it survived several movers until the last one. Was still going strong until it was dropped upside down, hard, with the doors open. Hunting for a replacement, I realized that the versions made for bigbox stores are always slightly different -- the ones available directly from SH are MASSIVE. Good if you have a 5-8 person household living on a ranch, not so good if you are tiny condo/apt living in tight quarters. I tried the 45, then the 40 gallon. Way too big and, in stainless steel, it was the first thing your eye was drawn to upon entering a very open concept space. I didn't want the trash bin to be the first thing everyone noticed in our new home. In desperation I tried a few other brands/styles, but here's the thing --- once you experience the beauty and genius of the compact (space saving) Simple Human butterfly style---nothing else feels right. Just as I was about to give up, I noticed a random listing on Amazon for a "diaper" bin! What!? How is this a "diaper" bin? Simply because it is smaller (perfect!) and white (double perfect!!)?? However, I wasn't sure if it was going to be big enough. I decided one last attempt was worth it. OMG -- I"m in LOVE with this bin! Nothing about it says "diaper" so I think SH was just attempting to expand their market share with some intern's idea about how to sell this product! STOP IT. Market it alongside your other bins! It is a PERFECT size for a small/open apt/condo (common in urban areas) and definitely large enough for 1-2 people who plan to empty their trash at least once a week! See pics. The ONLY downside... 13gallon trash bags are too big but can be rigged to fit, but need to be tightly wound around the top of the bin liner and then poked through the hole in the back. I do NOT like SH trash bags. They are grossly overpriced and remarkably thin (I'd say thinner than the average off the shelf g-bag). You do get a 20-pack of their bags with this bin. In case you care, SH g-bags for this are style "L" and measure 17" (wide) by 24" (long). Still on the hunt for generic, lower cost bags but willing to keep using the bigger ones if necessary. If you need a COMPACT, WHITE bin, with a SLIM profile, for a small household, and love you a gorgeously engineered slow-close perfect butterfly lid -- this one's for you! :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and I couldn't be more happy with it
*by S***M on November 25, 2014*

I waited 3 years to buy this can, and I couldn't be more happy with it. It's beautiful and functional. I FINALLY have a trash bin is not a point of shame in my kitchen! It's pretty much a work of art, only better because it serves a purpose! The soft-close lid gives you enough time to drop in whatever refuse you need to, without having to keep your foot on the step. The butterfly lid closes flush with the can, leaving no leverage for dogs to be able to nose into the can—a problem we've had with every other trash can. No more having to remember to orient the can in a certain direction before leaving home in order to keep the dogs out. The interior plastic can lifts out easily and smoothly. The matching can liners fit the plastic can liner perfectly. As with any product, how satisfied you will be with the product depends on what you were looking for. One 1-star reviewer complained that this can doesn't contain odors, but nothing in the product description makes any claim that the can WOULD contain odors. That said, it does so far better than my old trash can did. If you regularly have stinky trash that you know will be sitting around for a few days before you remove it, you should exercise the same caution as you would with any other large can, and not put stinky stuff into it until you're ready to take out the trash. OR, buy a smaller can that forces you to take out the trash more frequently—this can comes in several sizes and this one is the largest-capacity model. Simple common sense. I don't clean out leftovers from my fridge until the trash is ready to go out anyway. This product is the answer to everything I hate about dealing with my trash, and could only be improved upon if it took out the trash itself. It comes with a 10 year warranty, and I'm sure I will have this can for longer than that—or a replacement if this one fails. I saved up for this to be able to afford the luxury, and it is worth ever penny. You won't be sorry you made this purchase. CUSTOMER SERVICE NOTE: the customer service for this vendor was incredible. I ordered my can, and it arrived slightly dented, even though the packaging was completely in tact. I groaned and was so disappointed, thinking that the return process was going to be such a pain in the butt. I even considered just living with the dent, except it was on the side that would not be facing a wall, and I paid so much for it I really felt I should have a new can in perfect condition. When I got on to Amazon and initiated the return/exchange process it was COMPLETELY PAINLESS! I stated what was wrong. I had the option of exchanging or returning with options to have a driver bring a label to my house and pick up the return! (Or to drop off someplace if I preferred.) And I didn't have to wait for my returned item to arrive before they sent a new one. I received my replacement can the next DAY! And the driver that dropped it off picked up my return and hauled it away. For an exchange, it was the most painless and convenient exchange I've ever had to deal with.

## Frequently Bought Together

- simplehuman 18 Liter / 4.8 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel
- simplehuman Code L 100 Count, Genuine Custom Fit Liners, Drawstring Trash Bags in Dispenser Packs, 18 Liter / 4.7 Gallon, White
- simplehuman Code L 40 Count, Genuine Custom Fit Liners, Drawstring Trash Bags in Dispenser Packs, 18 Liter / 4.7 Gallon

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*Last updated: 2026-02-07*