Best Pedal Bins For Your Kitchen

simplehuman's range of gorgeous metallic shades includes rose gold, black, brass and white steel. This bin has a strong pedal that's designed to last 150,000 steps. The lid closes slowly and silently thanks to specially designed dampeners. Ideal for busy households, it has a dent-proof plastic lid that doesn't show dirt or fingerprints. More so, there is an antimicrobial coating on the brushed stainless-steel surface that inhibits the growth of bacteria and mould. You can store liners inside the inbuilt dispenser. Simplehuman sells liners that custom fit its bins. If you weren't already impressed by the durability and innovation of simplehuman's products, the brand offers a 10-year warranty on its bins.

Customer review: "They look stylish, the bags fit perfectly and without the ugly look of bin liners hanging out over the edges. The pedal open is great as it runs the full length of the front edge, so you never have that hit-and-miss with small pedals."

This family-friendly bin is oval-shaped, with an extra wide opening to reduce spills, and comes with a 10-year guarantee. It's available in a range of bright colours, which is ideal if your household wants to colour-code the bins for recycling. Being made of plastic makes the bin lightweight and easy to disinfect. Addis is a trusted brand with a 240-year history in products for the home.

Customer review: "This is so well designed that there are no protruding edges to catch the bags on and they lift out easily. I bought the Addis bin bags to try as well and they fit perfectly and look very tidy."

This is a slim and sleek bin that makes it a good choice for smaller kitchens as it will take up less floor space. Everything about this bin says quality, with its smooth mechanism and durable yet stylish platinum matt black surface. Brabantia supports an ocean clean-up project – so, by buying this bin you'll be making a difference.

Customer review: "Great bin, good how the internal insert slides out with ease to stop the bag from getting caught and splitting. I wish I'd gone for the next size up, due to the amount of general waste we seem to be producing,
Overall I'd recommend this bin."

With over 37,000 reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5, there's a reason this Amazon Basics Trash Can is on our list. It's a stainless-steel bin that's available in a variety of sizes - with 50 litres being optimum for the average household. It's a good value bin that looks more expensive than it is.

Customer review: “This bin is great value for money as it can hold a large amount of waste for the whole family. Stylish, easy to clean, has a wide opening, bag is concealed and neat and has the ability to keep the lid open to allow easy bag changing.”

The Charles Bentley pedal bin has two separate compartments for recycling and food waste. The pedal mechanism works separately for each section. This bin retails at a higher price than most of the bins we're reviewing, but it's a wonderful product that takes the fuss out of sorting recycling from waste. This compact dual bin is robust and has enough capacity for a large household.

Customer review: "Quality item with quite a big capacity. What I was pleased most about, is it fits nicely even though my kitchen is tiny. Apart from fingerprints on top of the steel bit (what you cannot avoid) and does not bother me."

A reliable bin that's ideal for a small household. Tramontina bins are available in steel and plastic or completely steel options - if you dislike noisy lids, it's best to avoid the metal lid option. In addition, there is the option of 3L, 5L, 12L, 20L and 30L bins. This bin doesn't have an internal bucket - rather, you fix the bin liner through a hole in the side of the bin that keeps it in place. The bag will be hidden by the rim when the lid is closed so it looks tidy. It has a non-slip base and a handle, making it easy to manoeuvre.

Customer review: "A good size that is easy to operate as the lid will stay upright with a further gentle push after it has been operated by foot pedal. Keeps clean easily and shiny so looks smart. A reasonably priced item that I would recommend."

This bin is perfect for organising your household waste and recycling. Songmics triple kitchen bin has three compartments: waste, recycling and compost. It's available in black, silver or grey. They've thought of everything: soft close lid, so no irritating clangs, operated by sturdy metal foot pedals. Its rectangular design means it can sit flush against a wall. The lid opens to an 80-degree angle which lessens the likelihood of you touching the lid when putting rubbish in it. The integral lids can't be opened by dogs or curious youngsters - germs and odours remain totally contained. Handles make the bin easier to move. Each plastic inner bucket measures 18L x 26.5W x 49Hcm and is easy to wipe out if you get a spillage pooling in the bottom of the compartment.

Customer review: "We use the bins for waste, recycling and food waste. They close nicely, no smells escape. We love that it is opened by a foot pedal, so no need to touch the bin. Really well designed."

This little composting pedal bin will sit on your kitchen worktop and takes the hassle out of disposing of green waste. Simply push the pedal by hand and pop your peelings in. It's perfect for composting vegetable ends, tea bags, eggshells and fruit skins. A carbon filter in the bin eliminates odours, and the pedal means you don't spread bacteria by touching the lid.

Customer review: "I have given this as a gift to an elderly neighbour and I believe she is very happy. With her arthritic hands, other kitchen compost containers were frustrating to use."

This American-style retro trash can is a wonderful option if you want to bring a bit of fun into your kitchen. In addition to the 30-litre option, there is also a three-litre version which would look fab on your countertop as a receptacle for tea bags or fruit and veg peel. This cylindrical bin comes in black or cream.

Customer review: "Nice enough but be warned… there are two sizes that both have the same description. I bought mine thinking it was 30-litre capacity because it said so in the description, but it was actually the 3-litre version."