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Keep your space tidy with these functional and stylish waste receptacles.

You may not initially give much thought to looking for a bin to hold your garbage, but a well-considered trash can can keep your place tidy while also adding to the room. There are so many styles with different features available that will make trash day more convenient and won't be something you loathe looking at whenever you're in your kitchen or bathroom.

In order to choose the right size, you should first consider what room you’ll be using the trash can in, as well as how much trash you accumulate. A small trash can won’t suit a kitchen in a multi-person household and you probably don’t want a 12-gallon trash can hogging up bathroom space when you’re trying to get ready. It’s important to know where you want to use the trash can in order to get the appropriate size.

The opening of trash can will also determine whether the lid has an opening mechanism. An open trash can has no lid and therefore can sometimes be odorous and leave your garbage visible; a lot of lidded trash cans have pedal-opening mechanisms where you step on a pedal at the base, and they open hands-free; others have the swivel-door option on the lid where you push your trash through. Some people want the hands-free option for sanitary purposes, and some don't want to fuss with lids and want to be able to shoot trash into a can from across the room.

Trash cans have different features that strive to clean up a product that’s inherently dirty business: hands-free opening-mechanisms, odor-absorbing filters, and liner hooks to keep bags in place are just some of the design elements that can make your life more convenient.

To find the best trash cans on the market, we considered where buyers might be using a trash can in their home and how large a model they might need for different rooms. We then checked out the different features available and scoured customer reviews to make sure products held up well over time and delivered on what they said they’d do. Our picks below will suit a variety of needs at different price points, so you’re sure to find one that fits.

For more great tools to keep your space tidy, check out our picks for the best kitchen trash cans, bathroom trash cans, and trash compactors.

This trash can is the all-around best option for a busy household: It has a large capacity, an easy-opening lid, and it locks shut so you don’t have to worry about pets or kids knocking it over.

The dent-proof plastic is highly durable, and the space-saving design allows you to put it up against the wall in a high-traffic area; integrated handles make it easy to lift and transport when the can gets full.

Multiple customers remarked how durable both the body and pedal mechanism are and love the lock option that makes them worry less about knocking it over. They also appreciate the slow close lid as it won’t snap shut on you if you’re cooking or baking and going back and forth with eggshells or wrappers.

A contemporary design keeps this large-capacity trashcan flush against the wall, allowing it to blend into any space and with any décor for a clean look. It comes with three lids so you can customize it for trash, cans/bottles, or paper recycling, and it includes an inner liner canister.

Reviewers love the look of this can because of the slim frame and say the body is extremely durable; they also like how it’s easy to clean, thanks to the inner liner canister.

If you live alone or in a small household and don’t want your garbage out in the open, this Squared Away trash can is a good option. The plastic can sits on a stainless steel track that’s easy to install in your cabinets, making the most of smaller spaces.

Customers say the track is durable than other, more expensive options they’ve tried and like the no-hassle installation. The capacity is on the smaller side, so this is best suited to smaller households; however, some reviewers say this serves as a good back-up trash or recycling can.

This sophisticated trash can has the functionality you’d want—pedal opening, silent lid, removable inner bucket—and includes the major bonus of having built-in odor control.

It has an AbsorbX filter located on the underside of the lid that absorbs trash odors and customers insist the odor control isn’t just marketing hype and actually works. The majority say they no longer notice any odor coming from their trash can; filters last up to three months and replacements can be purchased from Amazon.

Impress visitors by upgrading your guest bathroom with this elegant, Art-Deco-style waste bin. Its ceramic composition gives it some heft, and customers like the sturdy feel of it in hand. It’s the perfect size to go under a pedestal sink, next to a vanity, or in any other tight spaces. The gold finish is easy to clean and holds up well; there are no mentions of chipping or cracking across customer reviews.

Reviewers love the look in person and call its “beautiful” pattern and glossy finish “very glam.”

This is the perfect receptacle for hauling trash easily, whether you’re doing yard work or picking up around a play area: the spring-loaded design makes it pop up whenever needed and you can fold it flat for easy storage when it’s not in use. The lid has a zip closure and is attached so you won’t worry about losing it, and elongated straps make it easy to carry; its plastic composition is easy to hose off and clean.

Customers use it for gardening, camping, garages, and many other places. They love that it’s sturdy, but easily stowable and that it has a large capacity.

This is good for a bathroom that gets the most use because—let’s face it—bathroom trash can be gross, and you'd probably prefer it to have a lid instead of it staring up at you every time you go in there.

The Simply Essential trashcan will fit in the corner of even the smallest bathrooms and keep your garbage discreet under a pedal-opening, hands-free lid; its removable inner bucket makes emptying and cleaning easy. Reviewers like that it comes in an array of colors and is so durable for the price

This dual receptacle makes sorting your trash and recyclables a breeze by having them in one place: Each bin has its own lid-and-pedal opening system with separate removable inner bins to that make cleaning and emptying simple. Having trash and recyclables in one unit will free up clutter by eliminating the need for multiple cans.

Customers love the look and the functionality of this trash can and say the colors and finishes are even more stylish in person; though it has a large capacity, reviews say it isn’t bulky and seamlessly blends into spaces.

This trash can will quickly and easily free up floor space by using a hanging mount that’s easily installed onto any cabinet using either the included adhesive mount or over-the-door hook. It’s also well-suited for home chefs since you can hang it near your cooking station to easily dump veggie peelings, shells, and other messes that occur.

Reviewers say the included mounting tools are very easy to use and that the lid does a good job of locking in odors. They also appreciate the compact design that saves kitchen floor space.

The traditional trashcan from Rubbermaid is a simple option if you just want something that is durable and a good value. Bags are held in place by the liner lock system, and integrated handles make it easy to transport.

Customers like the large capacity and sturdy materials of the trash can, but its features are best summed up by one 5-star review stating, “It’s a trash can. Does what it should.”