# Simplehuman 45L Rectangular Trash Can

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/simplehuman-45l-rectangular-trash-can
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/kitchen-trash-cans
- Placement: #4 of 11 in Kitchen Trash Cans, B tier
- Brand: Simplehuman
- LP on this board: 592
- Last researched: 2026-09-03T21:26:58.129Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Its massive pedal rating and long warranty make it highly durable, though its larger size can be a drawback for smaller kitchens.

## For

- Steel pedal rated for 150k steps
- 10-year warranty
- Large 45L capacity
- Durable metal construction
- Inexpensive price

## Against

- Heavier
- More expensive
- Bulkier footprint

## Evidence

Consolidated from 11 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| kitchendesignplan.com | Ira Harmon | C | https://kitchendesignplan.com/kitchen-trash-cans/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Costco | u/AnonymousMonker | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/Costco/comments/1rzzekw/advice_on_costco_trash_can_options/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Room Reimagined | Rita Menla | B | https://roomreimagined.blog/simplehuman-roundup/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TikTok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/discover/simplehuman-45l-vs-55l-trash-can | fetched and confirmed |
| The Independent | Rachael Penn | B | https://www.the-independent.com/extras/indybest/house-garden/kitchen-accessories/best-kitchen-bins-a53401.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Tim VW | Tim VW | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3clc4yhLKY | fetched and confirmed |
| Charles reviews | Charles reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiGE2sicwvQ | fetched and confirmed |
| LB Reviews 🔥 | LB Reviews 🔥 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbQHFFaIBP8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Katelyn | Katelyn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk_xa1PeWiw | fetched and confirmed |
| Trash Can Advisor | Atlas Editor | B | https://trashcanadvisor.com/best-trash-cans-for-kitchen-odor-control/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/CostcoCanada | u/M3gabrick | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/CostcoCanada/comments/1sncrvi/any_costco_options_that_work_well_with_this/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Simplehuman Rectangular Step Can | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/simplehuman-rectangular-step-can |
| 2 | Simplehuman Kitchen Step Trash Can (13-Gallon) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/simplehuman-kitchen-step-trash-can-13-gallon |
| 3 | iTouchless Sensor Kitchen Trash Can | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/itouchless-sensor-kitchen-trash-can |
| 5 | Innovaze Touchless Motion Sensor Kitchen Trash Can | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/innovaze-touchless-motion-sensor-kitchen-trash-can |
| 6 | Simplehuman Slim Step Can | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/simplehuman-slim-step-can |
| 7 | Glad Stainless Steel Step Trash Can with Clorox Odor Protection | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/glad-stainless-steel-step-trash-can-with-clorox-odor-protection |
| 8 | Brabantia 13-Gallon Step Trash Can | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/brabantia-13-gallon-step-trash-can |
| 9 | Kohler 13-Gallon Stainless Steel Step Trash Can | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/kohler-13-gallon-stainless-steel-step-trash-can |
| 10 | Glad Stainless Steel Step Trash Can | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/glad-stainless-steel-step-trash-can |
| 11 | Simplehuman Code H Custom Fit Liner | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/simplehuman-code-h-custom-fit-liner |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/kitchen-trash-cans.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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