simplehuman 50 Liter / 13 Gallon Semi-Round Kitchen Step Trash Can with Secure Slide Lock
- Kitchen Trash Can
- 13 gallons
- Matte
- Plastic
- Better rated than 55%
- More reviewed than 86%
A wall-fitting 50-liter step can built for pet-proof security and quiet closing, engineered around simplehuman's own matched liners.
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How it ranks among the 22 kitchen trash cans we track
4.5★ across 29,044 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
29,044 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 50-liter (13-gallon) semi-round kitchen step trash can from simplehuman with a flat back for wall placement, a pet-proof slide lock lid and a steel pedal rated for 150,000 steps.
The flat back and rounded front are a fit choice: the can sits flush against a wall while still giving full access to the 50-liter interior from the front. A slide lock keeps the lid shut against pets, and simplehuman's Lid Shox mechanism controls the closing motion so the lid settles quietly rather than dropping. The body is made from 75% recycled plastic, and the can is sized for simplehuman's own Code P custom-fit liners rather than a generic trash bag.
- 50 L / 13 gal semi-round capacity
- Pet-proof slide lock on the lid
- Steel pedal rated for 150,000 steps
- 75% recycled plastic body
Who it's for
Fits a kitchen where the can needs to sit against a wall and stay closed against a cat or dog, and where quiet operation and liner fit matter more than the lowest price. Anyone who wants to use ordinary generic trash bags without buying a matched liner size may find the custom-fit liner a recurring cost to plan for.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Slide lock keeps the lid closed against pets
- Flat back fits flush against a wall
- Steel pedal rated for 150,000 steps
- Lid Shox controls a slow, quiet close
- Sized for simplehuman's own Code P liners rather than generic bags
- Semi-round shape is less common than a straight rectangular can
Performance notes
The slide lock is a physical latch over the lid rather than a passive weight, which is what actually stops a pet from nosing the lid open, unlike a step pedal alone. The pedal's 150,000-step rating and the flat-back semi-round shape are both durability and fit choices meant for daily kitchen traffic against a wall, and the Code P liners are sized specifically to that shape so a generic bag is more likely to bunch or slip than one cut for a semi-round can.
Specifications
| Brand | simplehuman |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 18.7 × 14.4 × 26.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 13 gallons |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Plastic Trash Can |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Room Type | Kitchen |
| Additional Features | Designed for Homes with Pets: Pet-Proof Slide Lock Keeps Lids Shut, I'm the Strong, Silent Type: 150,000-Step Pedal + Lid Shox® Silent Close, Made with 75% Recycled Plastic: Sustainable Step Can |
| Opening Mechanism | Step-On |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Daily kitchen trash routines in pet-owning households, Eco-conscious shoppers choosing recycled-content products, Family kitchens with dogs or cats that get curious about trash, Modern kitchen aesthetics matching black and neutral palettes, Modern kitchens with a semi-round footprint |
| Shape | Semi-Circular |
| 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 50 Liter / 13 Gallon Semi-Round Kitchen Step Trash Can with Secure Slide LockThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 29,044 | 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".
Does the simplehuman 50L step can keep pets out?
Yes, it has a slide lock that holds the lid shut, built specifically to stop dogs and cats from opening it.
What size trash bags fit the simplehuman 50L can?
simplehuman sizes it to its own Code P custom-fit liners, though the 50 liter / 13 gallon capacity is a reference point for comparable generic bags.
How durable is the pedal on this simplehuman can?
The steel pedal is rated for about 150,000 steps, which simplehuman estimates at more than 20 steps a day for over 20 years.