simplehuman Hybrid Step Can Studio Edition 45L
- 45 liters / 12 gallons, rectangular body
- 18.5 x 12.6 x 24.8 inches (L x W x H)
- No inner bucket, stainless rim grips the liner
- 20-liner pocket built into the can
- 150,000-step steel pedal, Lid Shox slow close
- Code K custom fit liners, trial pack included
- 4.15 kg, wide weighted base
- 5 year warranty, warranty card included
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A quiet, roomy step can for a busy kitchen, with liner storage built in and no bucket to lift out. It is designed around simplehuman's own Code K liners, so plan on buying that size.
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ASIN: B0G2MWN8T4Category: Kitchen Trash Cans
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Overview
Stepping on the steel pedal lifts the lid of this simplehuman hybrid can, and a motion control damper lowers it slowly and quietly when you step off. There is no inner bucket: a stainless steel rim flips up, clamps the liner and hides its edge, with spare liners dispensed from a pocket inside.
Liner handling is where this can earns its place: the rim grips the bag directly, spares live in the pocket, and changing a bag takes less fumbling. The plastic body resists dents and fingerprints. Liner dependence is the limit, since the rim and pocket are designed around simplehuman's custom fit bags.
Who it's for
Busy family kitchens with heavy daily trash get a tall can with a quiet lid and liners on hand. Shoppers who refuse to buy branded liners, or who need a slim can for a narrow gap, should look at other cans.
Pros and cons
- Lid closes slowly and silently
- Stores spare liners inside the can
- No inner bucket to lift out
- Dent-proof, fingerprint-proof plastic body
- Designed around Code K branded liners
- Generic bag fit not stated
- Only a liner trial pack included
- Plastic body, not a steel finish
Performance notes
Lid behaviour is governed by the Lid Shox damper, which slows the lid on its way down so it does not slam. Stability comes from the wider footprint and weighted base, which resist the push of a hard step on the pedal. Usable volume rises because the bag hangs from the rim instead of inside a bucket, so the liner fills the full cavity.
Specifications
| Brand | simplehuman |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 9.15 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 18.5 × 12.6 × 24.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 12 gallons |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic Body, Stainless Steel Rim |
| Color | Hunter Green |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Opening Mechanism | Step-On Steel Pedal |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Liner type | simplehuman Code K custom fit |
| Lid close | Lid Shox silent close |
| Liner storage | Pocket holds a 20-pack of liners |
| Pedal rating | 150,000 steps |
Frequently asked questions
Does the simplehuman hybrid step can have an inner bucket?
No. The stainless steel rim grips the liner directly, which simplehuman says frees 25% more space for trash.
How many liners fit in the simplehuman liner pocket?
The pocket stores a 20-pack of Code K liners and dispenses them one at a time from inside the can.
Is the hunter green simplehuman can made of metal?
No. The body is painted plastic; the liner rim is stainless steel and the pedal is steel.