Amazon Basics LARGE Trash Can
- Kitchen Trash Can
- More reviewed than 95%
A full-size 13.2-gallon kitchen trash can with a soft-close lid and smudge-resistant finish, built for daily foot-pedal use.
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How it ranks among the 22 kitchen trash cans we track
4.4★ across 47,730 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
47,730 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ 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
A 13.2-gallon Amazon Basics kitchen trash can in brushed stainless steel with a satin nickel finish, built with a soft-close lid, foot pedal and a removable plastic inner bucket. Overall dimensions run 14.8 by 16.7 by 25.9 inches.
At 13.2 gallons this sits toward the larger end of a kitchen trash can rather than a small bathroom or office bin, and the stainless exterior is specifically described as smudge resistant, which is the detail that matters most for a surface handled daily with a foot pedal nearby.
- 13.2 gallon / 50 liter capacity
- Soft-close lid with foot pedal
- Removable inner bucket
- Brushed stainless, satin nickel finish
Who it's for
Fits a kitchen or office wanting a full-size can with hands-free foot operation and a quiet, soft-close lid rather than one that bangs shut. Anyone needing a compact bin for a small bathroom or under-desk space should look at a smaller-capacity model instead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Soft-close lid operates quietly
- Removable inner bucket for easy cleaning
- Smudge-resistant stainless finish
- 13.2 gallons is large for tight spaces
- Foot pedal is manual, not sensor-based
- Stainless still shows fingerprints under heavy handling despite the finish
Performance notes
The soft-close lid mechanism is what keeps the can from slamming shut after each use, working alongside a manual foot lever rather than a sensor. The removable inner bucket is the piece that gets carried out and washed, which keeps the outer stainless shell from taking direct contact with trash bags.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics LARGE Trash CanThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 47,730 | 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 Amazon Basics kitchen trash cans
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the capacity of this Amazon Basics trash can?
It holds 13.2 gallons, or 50 liters.
Does it have a foot pedal?
Yes, it opens with a manual step foot pedal and closes quietly thanks to a soft-close lid.
Can the inner bucket be removed?
Yes, the plastic inner bucket lifts out separately from the stainless outer shell for easier bag changes and cleaning.