simplehuman 50 Liter / 13.0 Gallon Rectangular Kitchen Step Trash Can
- Kitchen Trash Can
- Better rated than 82%
- More reviewed than 68%
A large, well-built step can whose main ongoing cost is committing to simplehuman's own liner size for a clean, quiet fit.
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How it ranks among the 22 kitchen trash cans we track
4.7★ across 14,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
14,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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: limited - incomplete product information.Updated 6 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This simplehuman 50 liter (13 gallon) step can is a brushed stainless steel kitchen bin built around a steel pedal rated for over 150,000 steps and a slow-closing lid. Built-in wheels on the 50L size make it easier to move for cleaning or emptying.
The internal hinge is the detail worth noting if placement matters: it lets the can sit flush against a wall instead of needing clearance for the lid to swing. The liners are simplehuman's own code Q size, which is the tradeoff for that custom fit; generic bags are more likely to slip or show above the rim.
- 50 liter / 13 gallon capacity
- Steel pedal rated 150,000+ steps
- Non-skid base with rubber pads
- Fingerprint-proof brushed stainless finish
Who it's for
Suited to kitchens that want a large-capacity can that stays quiet and closes on its own, and where wall placement or wheeled movement matters. Less suited to anyone who wants to keep using generic trash bags interchangeably.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Lid closes slowly and quietly
- Internal hinge allows flush wall placement
- Built-in wheels ease moving a large can
- Removable inner bucket simplifies cleaning
- Requires simplehuman's own code Q liners for a clean fit
- No reviews yet in this data set
Performance notes
The lid shox mechanism is what controls the slow, silent close, working independently of how hard the pedal is pressed. The steel pedal and internal hinge are the parts rated for repeated daily use, and the non-skid base with rubber pads is what keeps a 50 liter can from sliding during a fast step. The fingerprint-proof finish and removable inner bucket handle day-to-day cleaning rather than affecting how the mechanism performs.
Specifications
| Brand | simplehuman |
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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 50 Liter / 13.0 Gallon Rectangular Kitchen Step Trash CanThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 2.7 / 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 size trash bags fit the simplehuman 50L step can?
It is designed for simplehuman's code Q liners, which are sized to fit without slipping or showing above the rim.
Does the simplehuman 50 liter can have wheels?
Yes, built-in wheels are included on the 50L size to make it easier to move.
Can this simplehuman can sit flush against a wall?
Yes, its internal hinge design allows placement right against a wall.