Kitchen Trash Cans - The Modern Variety

Kitchen trash cans can be very unsanitary. You dispose of wet, fruit and vegetable peels, meat containers and even napkins and tissue that can contaminate the inside as well as the outside of the best trash container and opening kitchen trash cans can contaminate your hands as well. We all know this is what a trash receptacle is for, but it doesn’t make it any easier to accept these facts. Luckily there are options when choosing new kitchen trash cans like an automatic or a hands free trash container. Some even call them touchless trash bins.

One example of the touchless waste can is the Touchless Trashcan® SX at touchlesstrashcan.com is a new trash can that uses sensor technology so you don’t have to touch a germ infested waste basket. It uses batteries to power the sensor and lid and comes in black, white and stainless steel. They are rather expensive at $100 on sale but you can buy an AC power adapter that will save you on batteries. Other touchless trash cans include ones that have a foot pedal that you simply step on to open the lid, leaving your hands free from germs and bacteria.

Perhaps you are concerned with recycling. The Mode Premium Home Recycling Center - Stainless Steel found on organize.com compacts the waste so it holds three times the amount a normal recycling bin holds.  They only come in stainless steel with a black front and cost about $300 each. Simply insert your plastics as well as aluminum cans, step on the pedal and it compacts the trash for you. This is almost as good as an automatic recycling bin. Then come recycling day, simply remove your compacted waste and take it to the curb. Recycling couldn’t be any easier than this.

If you are looking for something that is more substantial than the simple trash can, you may want to consider an industrial strength one. The Eclipse Series Indoor Trash Receptacle found on Belson.com is a hands free receptacle that is perfect for any décor. The rounded top prevents trash from being set on top of the receptacle ensuring everything goes inside. They are more expensive than the traditional waste basket at $300 but are designed for industrial uses. They come in black and stainless steel which makes them easy to clean as well as a beautiful addition to your kitchen.

Trash cans are sometimes unsightly meaning no one wants to look at a dirty trash can. If you are lucky enough to have ample cabinet space you may want to consider a hidden trash can. The SimpleHuman Pull-Out Waste Can found on stacksandstacks.com is a pullout waste can. These are perfect for the hidden kitchen trash cans because they are actually hidden by the confines of a cabinet. They come in black only and cost about $60. There are many types and styles of kitchen trash cans to choose from on the market. Some are more expensive than others but they are all designed to do the same job.