Kitchen & Dining

Trash & recycling

Washable waste bins and unscented liners that keep cleanup practical without odor-masking perfume.

A removable liner and an easy-clean bin help manage the source of odors instead of covering them with fragrance.  We disclose plastic inner buckets and match liners to their intended waste stream.  Compostable bags are useful only when the facility handling your waste accepts them.

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Brabantia Bo Touch Two-Compartment Recycling Bin — Platinum, 11 + 23 L Brabantia Bo Touch Two-Compartment Recycling Bin — Platinum, 11 + 23 L STEEL Why we recommend it: A wipe-clean steel body holds separate recycling and rubbish pails, while raised legs leave room to clean underneath.  The pails, lid and legs contain plastic—the steel description applies to the body.  Made in Belgium.  Brabantia identifies this exact model as Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze; that assessment is not a promise of zero chemical emissions. Materials: coated steel body · recycled-polypropylene pails · polypropylene legs and trim · PC-PBT plastic lid $207.99★ 4.6 · 400+ ratings View on Amazon
Brabantia Touch Bin New Steel Trash Can — Soft Beige, 30 L Brabantia Touch Bin New Steel Trash Can — Soft Beige, 30 L STEEL Why we recommend it: A slim steel body offers a durable alternative to a bulky plastic wastebasket, with a touch-open lid and removable pail for cleaning.  Ventilation holes in the pail make full bags easier to lift out.  Made in Belgium, with plastic in the pail, base and lid trim.  Brabantia reports Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze status for this model. Materials: coated steel body and lid · recycled-polypropylene pail, base and rim · PC-PBT plastic lid trim $149.00★ 4.4 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
HAILO Compact-Box M Stainless Steel Cabinet-Mounted Trash Can HAILO Compact-Box M Stainless Steel Cabinet-Mounted Trash Can STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A stainless outer shell and removable plastic pail make this compact bin easy to empty and wipe down.  It mounts inside a cabinet, with a springless lift mechanism for the plastic lid, keeping a small waste station behind a door.  Made in Germany.  Check the installation guide: it needs a hinged-door base cabinet at least 15.7 inches wide and is not a freestanding can. Materials: stainless-steel housing · plastic inner pail · plastic lift lid $74.79★ 4.3 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Brabantia Bo Step-On Two-Compartment Recycling Bin, 11 + 23 Liters Brabantia Bo Step-On Two-Compartment Recycling Bin, 11 + 23 Liters STEEL Why we recommend it: The foot pedal lets you discard waste without lifting the lid by hand, and two lift-out pails make sorting and cleaning easier.  Unlike an all-plastic bin, the body and lid are coated steel; the pails, base, rim and pedal still contain plastic.  This Belgian-made model carries independently verified Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze certification and closes softly to limit slamming. Materials: coated steel body and lid · recycled-polypropylene pails · polypropylene base · reinforced-nylon pedal · PC-PBT rim $225.00 View product
Glaro New Yorker C1566SA Side-Opening Aluminum Trash Can — 10 Gallon Glaro New Yorker C1566SA Side-Opening Aluminum Trash Can — 10 Gallon ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A side opening lets you discard waste without lifting a lid, while the satin aluminum shell provides a durable alternative to an all-plastic bin.  The 10-gallon liner lifts out for emptying.  Made in the USA; the inner container is still plastic, and the aluminum has a clear powder-coat finish.  This is a trash can, not a food-storage container. Materials: aluminum body and top · clear powder-coat finish · removable plastic liner $729.00 View product
Glaro New Yorker F924SA Aluminum Funnel-Top Wastebasket — 6 Gallon Glaro New Yorker F924SA Aluminum Funnel-Top Wastebasket — 6 Gallon ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The narrow 9-inch footprint makes this six-gallon bin practical beside a desk or in a utility room.  Its open funnel directs rubbish into a removable liner without a pedal or spring mechanism.  Glaro makes the aluminum body and top in the USA, with a wipe-clean clear powder coating.  The liner is plastic, so this is a metal-bodied option rather than a plastic-free one. Materials: satin aluminum shell and funnel top · clear powder coating · plastic inner container $417.00 View product
Glaro New Yorker H1201SA Aluminum Canopy-Top Trash Can — 12 Gallon Glaro New Yorker H1201SA Aluminum Canopy-Top Trash Can — 12 Gallon ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A raised canopy gives this American-made bin an open-access top while partly screening the rubbish below.  Its slim aluminum shell suits a larger entry or utility space, and the removable plastic liner simplifies emptying.  The satin metal has a clear powder-coated finish.  At 39 inches tall, it needs more clearance than a typical under-counter can; this listing is the indoor version. Materials: aluminum shell and raised canopy · clear powder coating · plastic inner container $670.00 View product
Glaro New Yorker S1230SA Self-Closing Aluminum Trash Can — 8 Gallon Glaro New Yorker S1230SA Self-Closing Aluminum Trash Can — 8 Gallon ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A self-closing flap keeps everyday rubbish out of sight, while the eight-gallon size fits spaces that do not need a full-size kitchen bin.  The substantial aluminum exterior is manufactured in the USA and can be wiped clean.  Inside is a removable plastic container, and the metal has a clear powder coating.  The flap is not an airtight odor seal. Materials: aluminum body and domed top · clear powder-coat finish · plastic inner container $521.00 View product
Glaro New Yorker T1536SA Open-Dome Aluminum Trash Can — 16 Gallon Glaro New Yorker T1536SA Open-Dome Aluminum Trash Can — 16 Gallon ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: For a busy utility area, the open dome offers a large waste capacity without a lid that needs touching.  The tall aluminum body is made in the USA and has a clear powder-coated surface for easy wiping.  A removable plastic liner makes emptying simpler.  Allow room for its 36-inch height, and choose a closed bin instead if containing smells is your priority. Materials: aluminum cylinder and domed top · clear powder coating · removable plastic liner $728.00 View product
Glaro New Yorker TA1232SA Aluminum Tip-Top Trash Can — 12 Gallon Glaro New Yorker TA1232SA Aluminum Tip-Top Trash Can — 12 Gallon ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The tilting top covers the waste opening between uses without a battery-powered sensor.  A narrow aluminum body holds 12 gallons and is built in the USA for repeated emptying and wiping.  The plastic inner container is removable, and a clear powder coating protects the metal finish.  It is a durable metal-bodied bin, not an uncoated or plastic-free product. Materials: aluminum body and tip-action top · clear powder coating · removable plastic liner $539.00 View product
Glaro Profile 1891SA Half-Round Aluminum Trash Can — 14 Gallon Glaro Profile 1891SA Half-Round Aluminum Trash Can — 14 Gallon ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The flat back and 9-inch depth leave more walking room than a full-round bin, while the wide opening accommodates everyday household rubbish.  A full-width hinge lets you lift the lid for liner changes.  The body and cover are aluminum with a clear powder coating; the removable inner container is plastic.  Made in the USA, with a separate wall bracket available if floor clearance is important. Materials: aluminum body, base and hinged lid · clear powder coating · removable plastic liner $600.00 View product
Glaro Profile Dual Recycling and Waste Bin, 29 Gallons Glaro Profile Dual Recycling and Waste Bin, 29 Gallons ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A durable aluminum shell keeps recycling and rubbish in one compact station rather than two bulky plastic bins.  The flat back fits against a wall, and the hinged lid gives access to two removable plastic liners for cleaning.  Made in the USA.  The metal has a clear protective coating; this is not an all-metal interior.  Choose labels that match your local recycling rules. Materials: clear-coated aluminum body and lid · rigid-plastic inner liners · metal hardware $1,272.00 View product
Glaro RecyclePro Value Mixed Recycling Bin, 15 Gallons Glaro RecyclePro Value Mixed Recycling Bin, 15 Gallons ALUMINUMUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This U.S.-made recycling bin uses a durable metal body and aluminum lid instead of a molded-plastic shell.  Its combined slot and round opening accept paper and containers in areas with mixed recycling.  There is no rigid inner pail: a separately purchased plastic liner bag folds beneath the lid.  The narrow footprint suits a kitchen utility area or home office; follow your local sorting rules. Materials: powder-coated metal body · satin aluminum lid · polyethylene liner bag, sold separately $371.00 View product
HAILO Big-Box Swing XL Stainless Steel Trash Can, 13.7 Gallons HAILO Big-Box Swing XL Stainless Steel Trash Can, 13.7 Gallons STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A stainless-steel body gives this slim bin a durable, wipe-clean exterior, while the self-closing swing lid keeps everyday waste covered.  The lid and base are plastic, not steel; this is a waste bin, not a food-storage container.  Made in Germany, it holds 13.7 gallons and arrives flat-packed for assembly.  A retention frame keeps the liner in place. Materials: stainless-steel housing · plastic lid and base · non-slip feet $99.99 View product
HAILO Öko Duo Plus L Stainless Steel Two-Compartment Recycling Bin HAILO Öko Duo Plus L Stainless Steel Two-Compartment Recycling Bin STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Unequal compartments give this stainless recycler more space for the waste stream you produce most, with lift-out pails for emptying and cleaning.  Its pedal avoids touching the lid during disposal, and a damper closes it softly.  Made in Germany; the inner bins, lid and pedal are plastic, so the stainless-steel description applies to the exterior housing. Materials: stainless-steel housing · recycled-plastic inner bins · plastic lid and pedal $39.99 View product
HAILO Öko Trio Plus L Three-Compartment Steel Recycling Bin HAILO Öko Trio Plus L Three-Compartment Steel Recycling Bin STEEL Why we recommend it: Three removable pails let you separate waste in one compact steel housing, and the foot pedal opens the lid without handling it.  HAILO specifies recycled plastic for the pails; the lid and pedal are plastic too.  This German-made black model uses coated sheet steel, not stainless steel, with soft closing and three 2.4-gallon compartments. Materials: coated sheet-steel housing · recycled-plastic inner bins · plastic lid and pedal $39.99 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

BPA & BPS Phthalate plasticizers PVC Melamine