Kitchen trash cans / Rubbermaid
Stainless steel · 8.7

Rubbermaid Kitchen trash cans

Users can choose from durable plastic or stainless steel bins designed for high-traffic kitchen and office environments. These containers feature specialized lids for hands-free operation

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What stands out

Step On Operation

The stainless steel pedal allows for hands-free waste disposal.

Space Saving Profiles

Slim and round designs fit into tight kitchen or bathroom corners.

Controlled Lid Closure

Soft close technology prevents the lid from slamming shut.

Current set

Rubbermaid: 7 trash cans listed here

Collections Kitchen trash cans Black trash cans

In this directory

Durable Waste Container Standards

The collection includes 1.6 Gallon to 13 Gallon models in plastic and stainless steel. Features include step-on pedals, touch-top lids, and charcoal or gunmetal finishes.

  • Stainless steel round step-on
  • 13 Gallon premium capacity
  • Touch-top lid mechanism
  • Soft close lid technology
  • Slim profile designs
  • Plastic vanity wastebaskets
What sets them apart

In the range

Rubbermaid trash cans in this range cover Blue, Kitchen trash cans, Bathroom trash cans, Office trash cans.

Materials and parts

Rubbermaid models in this range lean on the details already in the listings: Gunmetal blue plastic slim vanity wastebasket; Charcoal stainless steel round step trash can; Black plastic touch top kitchen trash can.

Who they are for

Pick a Rubbermaid model from Blue, Kitchen trash cans, Bathroom trash cans, Office trash cans when that is the job you have.

Worth comparing

7 trash cans listed here give you a side-by-side on Blue, Kitchen trash cans, Bathroom trash cans, Office trash cans.

From the notes

Pluses and minuses

Drawn from 40 analyzed reviews

Strengths

  • Sturdy construction 9
  • Compact small-space fit 6
  • Easy to clean 6
  • Attractive modern design 5
  • Attractive appearance 4
  • Holds more than expected 3

Why it slips

  • Bag retention difficulty 4
  • Flimsy plastic build 4
  • Broken on arrival 3
  • Lid falls off 3
First-hand

From this set

Stephen 4.5

The 13 Gallon step-on model is perfect for my kitchen and the stainless steel pedal feels very sturdy.

John 4.9

I put the small 1.6 Gallon charcoal bin in my bathroom and it fits perfectly in the small space.

David 4.6

The touch-top lid on the 12.2 Gallon container is very responsive and makes disposing of kitchen trash easy.

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Questions

Rubbermaid Questions

What is the largest size available?

The classic premium step-on model has a 13 Gallon capacity.

Do these have quiet lids?

Yes, many models feature soft close technology for quiet operation.

What materials are used?

The catalog includes both durable plastic and stainless steel options.

Are there options for small rooms?

Yes, the 1.6 Gallon and 2.25 Gallon wastebaskets are designed for bathrooms and offices.