Category 9 of 10

Trash & Waste Solutions

Slim, step-pedal trash cans built to fit a narrow galley kitchen, a corner beside a mini-fridge, or a wall gap that a round can will never fit into.

Our Top 5 Picks

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Reviewed by the Pint Kitchen Editorial Team — see our methodology.

All 5 picks below are real, currently-sold products with verified ASINs. We haven't completed a live price/rating check on this category yet, so prices are shown as approximate ranges — always confirm current price and rating on the Amazon listing before buying.

SONGMICS Slim Kitchen Trash Can with Lid, 13-Gallon

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Full-size 13-gallon capacity in a slim stainless silhouette built for narrow galley kitchens — holds a real week of trash without eating counter or corner space. Soft-close lid and a removable bucket simplify bag changes in tight quarters.

Capacity	13-gallon / 50L, stainless steel
Lid	Soft-close, step-on pedal
Bucket	Removable inner bucket
Includes	15 bags

~$50–$70

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Amazon Basics D-Shaped Small Trash Can, 10L / 2.6 Gallon

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Sized right for a dorm, RV galley, or studio kitchenette. The D-shape is the real small-space feature — it sits flush against a wall or cabinet instead of taking floor space the way a round can does.

Capacity	2.6 gallon / 10L
Shape	D-shaped to sit flush against a wall/cabinet
Lid	Soft-close step pedal
Extras	Removable inner bucket, carrying handle, smudge-resistant finish

~$20–$25

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EKO Hudson Slim 50L / 13.2 Gallon Kitchen Trash Can

~4.5 (1,000+ recent purchases, approx.) Approx. — verify on Amazon

A taller, narrower profile built to slide into a counter-to-wall gap. The stay-open frame is genuinely useful for hands-free loading while cooking in a tight space.

Capacity	50L / 13.2 gallon, slim stainless body
Lid	Soft-close, stay-open frame
Extras	Liner ring, rear handle

~$100

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simplehuman Slim Step Can, 40L / 10.6 Gallon

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The best-known premium brand in this exact niche — built specifically to fit narrow galley kitchens where a round can won't fit. A liner rim hides the bag for a cleaner look, and the pedal is rated for 150,000 steps.

Capacity	40L / 10.6 gallon, slim profile
Lid	Lid Shox silent-close
Pedal	Rated for 150,000 steps
Rim	Stainless liner rim hides the bag

~$100–$140

simplehuman sells this design under several color-specific ASINs — confirm you're on the exact color/variant, current price, and rating before buying.

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mDesign Slim Metal Rectangle Trash Can, 2.6 Gallon

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The smallest footprint on this list — best fit for a true micro-kitchen (dorm/RV/studio) where the can needs to tuck under a counter or beside a mini-fridge.

Capacity	2.6 gallon, slim rectangular metal body
Lid	Step pedal, easy-close lid
Bucket	Removable liner

~$25–$35

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A note on our process: most picks above are real, currently-sold products with verified ASINs where we haven't yet completed a live price/rating check; #3's rating is an approximate figure from a named third-party review site. We'd rather tell you that plainly than publish numbers we haven't confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the prices and ratings on this page live-checked?

Mostly not yet — most picks are real, currently-sold products with verified ASINs shown at approximate prices, and pick #3's rating is sourced from a named third-party review site rather than a live Amazon pull. Confirm current price and rating before buying.

What makes a trash can "slim" in this category?

A slim or D-shaped profile lets a can sit flush against a wall or in a narrow galley gap instead of taking up floor space the way a round can does.

Does simplehuman sell this can under one listing?

No — simplehuman sells this design under several color-specific ASINs, so confirm you're on the exact color/variant before buying.