Kitchen Trash Cans
A trash can is a crucial part of a clean kitchen. The only alternatives are not having one (which is disgusting) and having a trashbag in the corner (which is also disgusting as it invariably overflows). So, with a trashcan as one of the required kitchen accessories, the question becomes thus: which one to get?
If you’re going on the cheap, a plastic bag holder is a viable option. Although it’s barely a step up from the aforementioned bag-in-the-corner, it does contain it and keep the trash from spilling everywhere, and only costs around $10. It’s not very visually appealing, though, but, as with all things, you get what you pay for.
Rather than get a visually appealing trashcan, you can simply invest in one that’s not visible at all, in the form of the roll-out system. These can potentially go in any cupboard, but typically find a home under your sink. They’re a great option for those who want their trash out of sight and out of mind, and cost between $40 and $50. The problem with them, however, is that they can be a little too “out of mind,” overflowing as people put things in them, close the cupboard, and immediately forget.
If a trash can is part of your interior decorating scheme, there are a number of options. Step cans are popular, as they offer the convenience of a lid while removing the inconvenience of having to put your hand in or near trash. They come in a variety of sizes, prices, and styles, with the cheapest at less than $10 and the most expensive running over $100. The big qualifier for prices in this case is size and sturdiness – where a 1.3litre plastic bin will set you back $25, a 40litre stainless steel one will cost $125.
If you don’t even want to touch your trashcan, or just have a predilection for the futuristic, then an infrared trashcan is for you. These trashcans are equipped with sensors that detect motion, so they can literally be opened with the wave of a hand. Oddly, these are not particularly expensive, at only $75 for a 40litre version. Their only downfall is that manufacturers have cut cost on the exterior – rather than have stainless steel on the outside like the $125 kick trashcan, these only have it on the inside, with plastic on the outside.
There are a number of trashcans available for kitchen use, and which one you choose is completely dependent on your needs, wants, and wallet.