And a third person said, “The hands-free operation is very convenient when hands are full.” An automatic trash can is one of the simplest solutions to one of the dirtiest kitchen chores.

Simplehuman 12-Gallon Semi-Round Hands-Free Step Trash Can ($100 at Amazon) We liked that its lid opens far enough to get trash in without slamming into the wall behind, and it's easy to change ...

Keep garbage out of sight—and your kitchen looking neat—with a pull-out trash can. Most trash cans aren’t exactly attractive, which is why many people choose to disguise their trash bin in roll-out ...