Vanpopubs 2 Pack 2.7 Gal Bathroom Trash Can with Lid
- Kitchen Trash Can
Two small touchless trash cans for open-floor bathroom or bedroom placement, not for tight under-desk or under-sink spots where the sensor has no clearance.
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How it ranks among the 22 kitchen trash cans we track
4.2★ across 4,752 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,752 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Vanpopubs 2 pack is a set of two 2.7 gallon touchless trash cans with an infrared motion sensor lid, sized for bathrooms, bedrooms, or small kitchen corners rather than a full kitchen trash run.
Each 7.0 by 9.8 by 12.2 inch bin needs about 23.6 inches, roughly 60cm, of clear space above it for the sensor and lid to work, so it is built for open floor placement rather than tucking under a desk or sink, a placement Vanpopubs specifically rules out. The lid opens on a 0.1 second sensor response and closes automatically after 5 seconds without a hand near it, or it can be locked open with a double tap for continuous use while cooking or getting ready.
- 2.7 gallon capacity, 2 cans included
- 0.1 second infrared sensor response
- IPX5 waterproof rating
- Needs roughly 23.6 inches of overhead clearance
Who it's for
Suits anyone wanting a small, hands-free trash can for a bathroom, bedroom, or office, especially where two matching bins are needed for two rooms at once. Not suitable for placement under a desk, under a sink, or anywhere without roughly two feet of clearance overhead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Touchless sensor lid, 0.1 second response
- IPX5 waterproof PP construction suits bathroom use
- Always-open mode available for hands-free continuous use
- Two cans included for matching two rooms
- Needs about 23.6 inches of clearance above it, ruling out under-desk or under-sink placement
- Requires 2 AA batteries per can, not included
Performance notes
The infrared sensor opens the lid in about 0.1 seconds when a hand passes near it and closes it automatically 5 seconds after nothing is detected, which is what keeps the can touchless day to day. Because the sensor reads the space above the can, Vanpopubs requires roughly 23.6 inches of clearance overhead for it to trigger reliably, and states plainly that under-desk or under-sink spots will not work. The PP plastic body carries an IPX5 rating, so bathroom splashes will not damage it, though it still runs on two AA batteries per can that are not included.
Specifications
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanpopubs 2 Pack 2.7 Gal Bathroom Trash Can with LidThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 4,752 | 2.7 / 5 |
| simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Locksimplehuman | 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 |
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Questions about the Vanpopubs kitchen trash cans
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can this trash can go under a desk or sink?
No, Vanpopubs states it is not suitable there since the sensor needs about 23.6 inches of clear space above it.
Do the trash cans need batteries?
Yes, each can needs 2 AA batteries, which are not included.
Can the lid be left open?
Yes, double-tapping the button locks it in an always-open mode until double-tapped again.