I Splurged on a $200 Kitchen Trash Can — And It Was 100 Percent Worth It
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For most people — including me, until recently — a trash can is an afterthought. Its job description is literally to contain your garbage, so why think twice about the details?
Well, after moving into a new house and pretty much starting from scratch, I realized: Like my couch and dining room table, my trash can is something I use every single day. So why not make it an investment piece?
Obviously, given its purpose, buying a fancy trash can has as much to do with function as it does aesthetic. It would be pointless to buy a rose-gold bin if it doesn’t actually do its job well. I had no idea until today what that could actually mean, and how much a functional-and-beautiful piece would elevate my kitchen.
The IKEA white-and-silver step can we had worked fine, and I honestly loved how it looked in our mostly white kitchen — it blended right in. The problem was, we didn’t have a spot for our recycling. So we ended up accumulating paper grocery bags full of empty La Croix cans and wine bottles, which didn’t exactly contribute to the bright-and-airy aesthetic I’m aiming for.
Buy NowWhen I ventured out recently to The Container Store to buy some kitchen organizers, I realized I should probably grab another trash bin to contain all those cans, so I picked a cheap option that looked similar to the IKEA one we had at home. Then, I saw this beauty: the simplehuman Dual Trash Can and Recycler .
I knew right away it would fit perfectly on the side of our fridge, and that it would be a lot easier than buying an entirely separate bin for cans. We don’t have space beneath the sink to keep recycling (it’s where I keep all my cleaning supplies), and the idea of another giant can in our galley kitchen didn’t feel right.
Still, I wasn’t sure about spending close to $200. Even the $40 one from IKEA felt like a lot when we bough it. So I texted my husband, who has a track record of preferring nice, functional pieces that’ll last for years, for input. “It’s $200 lol, is that worth it?” I asked him. His cheeky-but-earnest response was the answer I needed: “I think you meant to say ‘it’s $200 yolo.’”
Reader, he was right: It was worth it. I’ve had the dual trash can/recycler for half a day, but I’m already so thankful I took the leap. It seems so inconsequential, but having more space (and less clutter) in my kitchen — a place I spend a lot of time in every day — will make a huge difference. But it’s not just the overall two-in-one thing that makes my life easier. The details of the piece are so thoughtful, too.
I love the step feature — it’s honestly the smoothest step I’ve ever used — so I can easily throw things away if my hands are full. I also love that the bin has a built-in bag dispenser. I’ve thought about becoming the type of person who keeps extra trash bags at the bottom of the bin, but I always worry about what will happen if the bag leaks. The dispenser is tucked away in the side of the can, away from potential drips or smells. I don’t use a bag on the recycling side, but that bin has a handle, making it super easy to grab and dump when it’s full.
If you’re wondering if $200 could be a worthwhile investment, I get it. I was there six hours ago. I think a fancy, ultra-functional trash can is one of those things where you don’t realize what you’re missing until you try it — and I’m so glad I did, even if it means I have to skimp on less-important home stuff going forward.
This post originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: I Splurged on a $200 Kitchen Trash Can, and It Was 200 Percent Worth It
Ashley Abramson
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Ashley Abramson is a writer-mom hybrid in Minneapolis, MN. Her work, mostly focused on health, psychology, and parenting, has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, Allure, and more. She lives in the Minneapolis suburbs with her husband and two young sons.
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