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The Best Bathroom Trash Cans

We compared 8 bathroom trash cans on owner ratings, price, and specs. The Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can (B08Q7MMJHH) is our top pick for its compact design and high customer satisfaction.

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The bottom line

The Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can (B08Q7MMJHH) is our top pick for its compact design, soft-close lid, and high customer satisfaction with a 4.5/5 rating from 9037 owners. The Amazon Basics Wastebasket (B08PDTSNL9) is a close runner-up, offering a larger capacity at a lower price with a 4.7/5 rating from 13207 owners. For a budget option, the Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can (B09MTG329N) offers similar features at $27.97 with a 4.5/5 rating from 9170 owners. Those needing a larger capacity should consider the Amazon Basics Wastebasket.

Top pick
Cesun Bathroom Trash CanCesun Bathroom Trash Can $26.97

Best compact design and high satisfaction

The Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can (B08Q7MMJHH) is our top pick for its compact design, soft-close lid, and high customer satisfaction. Priced at $26.97, it has a 4.5/5 rating from 9037 owners. The tradeoff is its smaller capacity, making it best for tight spaces.

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Runner-up
Amazon Basics WastebasketAmazon Basics Wastebasket $20.40

Best value for larger capacity

The Amazon Basics Wastebasket (B08PDTSNL9) is a close runner-up, offering a larger 10-gallon capacity at a lower price. With a 4.7/5 rating from 13207 owners, it offers a lower cost per gallon. The tradeoff is its larger size, making it less suitable for very tight spaces.

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Budget pick
Cesun Small Bathroom Trash CanCesun Small Bathroom Trash Can $27.97

Best budget option with similar features

The Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can (B09MTG329N) is our budget pick, offering similar features to the top pick at $27.97. It has a 4.5/5 rating from 9170 owners. The tradeoff is occasional issues with the lid and pedal, but the price makes it a strong contender.

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The field, ranked

  1. Cesun Bathroom Trash Can Best for compact spaces and high satisfaction 9.0/10 $26.97 Amazon
  2. Amazon Basics Wastebasket Best value for larger capacity 8.5/10 $20.40 Amazon
  3. Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can Best budget option with similar features 8.0/10 $27.97 Amazon
  4. Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can with Lid Good for narrow spaces, but slightly higher price 7.5/10 $34.99 Amazon
  5. Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can with Lid Good for narrow spaces, but slightly higher price 7.5/10 $39.98 Amazon
  6. Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can with Lid Good for narrow spaces, but slightly higher price 7.5/10 $34.99 Amazon
  7. Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can Good for narrow spaces, but slightly higher price 7.5/10 $39.99 Amazon
  8. Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can with Lid Good for narrow spaces, but slightly higher price 7.5/10 $39.99 Amazon

Who should buy which

Those with very tight spaces should opt for the Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can (B08Q7MMJHH) or any of the other Cesun models, as they are designed for narrow spaces. For those needing a larger capacity, the Amazon Basics Wastebasket (B08PDTSNL9) is the best choice. Budget-conscious buyers should consider the Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can (B09MTG329N), which offers similar features at a lower price.

Also-rans

The Cesun Small Bathroom Trash Can models (B0BV9ZQVTD, B0BVB24P13, B0DYJZ3Q13, B0DXF5K7SQ, B0CQ45CB2T) are very similar to the top pick and runner-up, but they are slightly more expensive and do not offer significant additional benefits. They are good options if you prefer a slightly different design or color, but they do not justify the higher price.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings, prices, and specs from the evidence dossiers. We considered 8 bathroom trash cans, with owner ratings ranging from 4.5 to 4.7 and prices from $20.4 to $39.99. We did not test any products hands-on, and our evidence is limited to the provided dossiers.