Kitchen Trash Cans

1. Granite counters, cork floors, cherry cabinets, subway tile backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances ... sound like a standard modern kitchen remodel to you? A premium stainless steel trash can will ensure that your waste storage unit won't be a wasted style opportunity.

2. Great for country kitchens, wood trash cans are durable and sturdy. However, they can be challenging to keep clean, so make sure you use heavy-duty trash bags to prevent spills.

3. Affordable and easy to clean, plastic trash cans are the standard choice for containing kitchen waste. An alternative to stainless steel versions, plastic bins come in every size and shape to suit your space.

4. Metal trash cans don't have to make you grouchy. New indoor models are stylish, sturdy, hygienic, and muppet-approved.

5. Touchless trash cans transform a simple waste receptacle into a veritable kitchen appliance. An infrared sensor detects your approach and automatically opens the lid for a few seconds, then closes to contain odors.

6. Reduce the number of times you have to wash your hands while cooking dinner by getting a touchless trash can, which prevents the spread of germs without drying out your skin.

7. Simple open top trash cans are easy to access and clean. Of course, they don't contain odors well, so opt for a small bin that will prompt you to frequently change the bag.

8. There's a reason why restaurants use swing top trash cans - they're user-friendly and hard to break. Simply push trash through the lid, which automatically returns to the stench-trapping position.

9. Classic step trash cans open when you step on the pedal, meaning you don't have to touch the lid and possibly contaminate your hands. You can also use them to practice your drum set skills or ventriloquist act.

10. When you want to hide your trash or simply don't have any floor space, try a built-in pull out trash can. These mount on the inside of a cabinet and then slide or tilt out when the door is opened for easy access.