simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock
- Kitchen Trash Can
- 10.6 gallons
- Painted
- Plastic
- Better rated than 68%
- More reviewed than 91%
Tight kitchen gaps and households with pets or kids are exactly what this slim, lockable step can is built to solve.
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How it ranks among the 22 kitchen trash cans we track
4.6★ across 30,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
30,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 22 kitchen trash cans we track - how the scorecard works · full kitchen trash cans data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 6 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Simplehuman built this step can slim on purpose, sized to slide into gaps like the space between cabinets, holding 40 liters (10.6 gallons) in black plastic. A lid shox mechanism slows the close, and a slide lock keeps the lid shut against pets or curious children.
The slide lock is aimed specifically at keeping pets and children out rather than just holding the lid closed on its own, and the lid can also be propped open for chores that take both hands. Fit matters here: simplehuman sells a matching code K liner sized to this can, and a generic bag is more likely to slip or bunch than one cut for it.
- 40 liter / 10.6 gallon capacity
- Slim, space-saving step can shape
- Lid shox slow-close plus slide lock
- Uses code K liners
Who it's for
Kitchens with a narrow gap to fill, such as the space between cabinets, are exactly what this slim can was shaped for. Households without pets or young children get less value from its main lock feature.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Slim shape fits narrow kitchen gaps
- Slow, silent lid close via lid shox
- Slide lock keeps pets and children out
- Built-in wheels for repositioning
- Requires simplehuman's code K liners for a proper fit
- 40 liter capacity may be tight for larger households
Performance notes
The lid shox mechanism controls the closing speed, slowing the lid instead of letting it drop and bang shut. The slide lock is a separate manual step layered on top, meant to stop the lid from being pushed open rather than just closed gently. Built-in wheels are for repositioning the can, not for rolling it any real distance, and the code K liners are shaped to this can's specific liner compartment to resist slipping.
Specifications
| Brand | simplehuman |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.17 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 18.6 × 10.1 × 24.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 10.6 gallons |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 40 Liter Plastic Trash Can |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Room Type | Kitchen |
| Additional Features | Liner Lock, Pet Proof Lid Lock, Slim, Strong Steel Pedal |
| Opening Mechanism | Step-On |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Kitchen |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Item Type Name | Trash Can |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in kitchen trash cans.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide LockThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 30,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ninestars 13 Gallon Automatic Trash CanNinestars | 4.4 / 5 | 13,093 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Rubbermaid Spa Works Vanity Wastebasket Home/Bathroom/Office Use Small 2.25 Gallon…Rubbermaid | 4.7 / 5 | 10,158 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Glad Small Trash CanGlad | 4.6 / 5 | 2,419 | 4.6 / 5 |
| UUJOLY Plastic Small Bathroom Trash Can Wastebasket Garbage CanUujoly | 4.5 / 5 | 5,315 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the simplehuman kitchen trash cans
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What liner fits the simplehuman 40 liter step can?
It uses simplehuman's code K liners, sized specifically for this can's shape.
Does the simplehuman step can lock?
Yes, a slide lock secures the lid shut, aimed at keeping pets and curious children from getting into the trash.
How big is the simplehuman 40 liter step can?
It holds 40 liters (10.6 gallons) and is built in a slim profile meant to fit tight spaces such as between cabinets.