When decorating a room for one person, one thing that is surprisingly often overlooked is how to choose a trash can.
However, trash cans play a very important role in hiding signs of everyday life and keeping the space clean.
In this article, we will introduce 21 carefully selected trash cans that will suit the lifestyle of people living alone.
We have chosen these products with consideration for not only ease of use, but also their design as part of the interior design of your room. Please use this as a reference.
List of recommended trash cans for single people
First, here is a list of the trash cans we will be introducing today.
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Kant Dust Box II Trash Can 30L
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View product details | 7,990 yen |
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Luce side-opening garbage bag holder for sorting garbage can
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View product details | 3,850 yen |
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fillete garbage bag stand
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View product details | 5,980 yen |
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kcud Simple Slim Dust Box
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View product details | 4,840 yen |
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Dust Box LL Trash Can 45L
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View product details | 4,800 yen |
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DUST BOX
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View product details | 25,850 yen |
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Sliding trash can 45L
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View product details | 3,990 yen |
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TOSCA Trash Can without Lid
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View product details | 9,910 yen |
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Wooden trash can with wire to secure the bag, oak veneer, square
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View product details | 3,990 yen |
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pist dust box trash can 10L
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View product details | 1,290 yen |
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Priele Dust Box M
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View product details | 4,500 yen |
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Happy Bin Trash Can
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View product details | 9,130 yen |
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Washable rattan-style trash can
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View product details | 3,290 yen |
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DUM Dust Box 25L
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View product details | 17,600 yen |
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2TONE Toilet Pot
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View product details | 2,860 yen |
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Swing Bin Trash Can
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View product details | 9,680 yen |
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Mignon Dust Bin 5L
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View product details | 2,500 yen |
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tower plastic bag eco holder tabletop trash can
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View product details | 1,061 yen |
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Desktop trash can with double bucket
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View product details | 4,714 yen |
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Junk box, tabletop trash can, wall mountable
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View product details | 5,813 yen |
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PLATE Eco-friendly plastic bag holder with lid
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View product details | 1,483 yen |
Now, let me introduce each one in more detail.
Recommended trash cans for single-person kitchens
First, we will introduce some recommended trash cans for kitchens where people live alone.
Since a lot of food waste and garbage is generated in the kitchen, we recommend a larger trash can, such as 45L.
1. Kant Dust Box II Trash Can 30L
| Price (incl. tax) | 7,990 yen |
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| brand | KEYUCA |
| color | White/Black |
| size | Width 35 x depth 29.6 x height 62.7 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Steel, polypropylene |
This dustbin has a beautiful rounded shape and matte texture.
It comes in a clean, pure white color, and the 30L capacity is convenient for the kitchen.
It comes with an inner box with removable contents, making it easy to throw away trash and clean.
2. Luce Trash Can - Side-opening Separate Trash Bag Holder
| Price (incl. tax) | 3,850 yen |
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| brand | Yamazaki Industry |
| color | White/Black |
| size | Width 22 x depth 34 x height 56 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polypropylene, Steel |
A stylish trash can that lets you see the contents.
The lid opens sideways so it can be stored in a pantry or under a cupboard.
It is convenient for separating plastic bottles, empty cans, etc.
3. Fillete garbage bag stand
| Price (incl. tax) | 5,980 yen |
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| brand | be worth style |
| color | White / Gray / Pink / Beige |
| size | Width 42.7 x depth 42.7 x height 55.1 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Steel, polypropylene |
This is a garbage bag stand with a top that allows you to throw away garbage by sliding the handle.
The main body can be slid open, so it can be used even if there is little space above the trash can.
You can see the contents of the garbage bag, so it's easy to tell when it's time to change the bag.
4. kcud Simple Slim Dust Box
| Price (incl. tax) | 4,840 yen |
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| brand | Unico |
| color | Grey/White |
| size | Width 21.5 x depth 42.5 x height 55 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polypropylene |
This is a trash can with a neat design.
The casters on the bottom are unobtrusive and conveniently designed to be turned to suit the situation.
By storing it on the dust counter or in the open area under the board, you can make effective use of the space around your kitchen.
5. Dust Box LL Trash Can 45L
| Price (incl. tax) | 4,800 yen |
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| brand | KEYUCA |
| color | White/Black |
| size | Width 26.5 x depth 42 x height 60.7 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polypropylene, thermoplastic elastomer |
This trash can has a lid that opens in the middle, making it easy to use as it opens from both sides.
It has double doors, so it can be placed even in places with a narrow top.
It is also recommended for use under a desk or around the kitchen.
6. DUST BOX
| Price (incl. tax) | 25,850 yen |
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| brand | FLYMEe |
| color | White/Red/Grey |
| size | Width 34 x depth 25 x height 92 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Steel |
This is a trash sorting bin with a very slim design, measuring just 25cm deep, that can separate trash into two levels.
It fits in limited spaces such as the kitchen.
The colorful inner bucket, which is convenient for sorting, has a capacity of approximately 16L and has a handle so it is easy to take out the garbage.
7. Sliding trash can 45L
| Price (incl. tax) | 3,990 yen |
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| brand | LOWYA |
| color | Blue / Gray / Beige |
| size | Width 27 x Depth 42 x Height 60.5 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Plastic |
A compact sliding trash can.
The lid folds in half, so the height is kept low and it is easy to store. You can use it by pressing the lid with one hand.
It has a locking function that allows you to fix the lid in the open position, so when you need to throw out trash continuously, you can leave it open without having to open and close it repeatedly.
8. TOSCA Trash Can Without Lid
| Price (incl. tax) | 9,910 yen |
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| brand | Yamazaki Industry |
| color | white |
| size | Width 51.5 x depth 34.5 x height 55 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Steel, natural wood |
This is a stylish waste sorting wagon that allows you to hide plastic bags while sorting.
You can separate bottles, cans, plastic bottles, etc.
You can use it by hanging your existing convenience store or supermarket shopping bags on it, and it has casters so you can easily move it around when removing bags or cleaning.
Recommended trash cans for single-person living rooms
Next, we will introduce some recommended trash cans for living rooms for people living alone.
We recommend a trash can that is not too large for the living room and has a stylish design.
9. Wooden trash can with wire to secure the bag, oak veneer, square
| Price (incl. tax) | 3,990 yen |
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| brand | MUJI |
| color | Oak |
| size | Width 28.5 x depth 15 x height 30.5 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Natural wood |
A wooden trash can with a simple design.
It is finished with a bending process that eliminates protrusions and seams, and is designed so that the bag cannot be seen from the outside even when it is attached.
The lid, sold separately, can be opened and closed from all four sides and can also stand on its own when open.
10. pist dust box trash can 10L
| Price (incl. tax) | 1,290 yen |
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| brand | KEYUCA |
| color | Navy / Pink / White / Black |
| size | Width 23.1 x depth 23.1 x height 32.7 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polypropylene |
This trash can has a lid that makes it difficult to see the contents, giving your room a neat and tidy impression.
It features a calm color and matte texture that will blend in easily with any room.
Perfect for the living room, next to the bed, or near the sink.
11. Priele Dust Box M
| Price (incl. tax) | 4,500 yen |
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| brand | Francfranc |
| color | Pink/Ivory |
| size | Width 25 x depth 25 x height 32 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polypropylene, PVC |
This is a trash can with an elegant and sophisticated design.
The leather-like material and gold hardware give it an elegant and sophisticated look.
The square shape is not too sweet and can be used stylishly.
12. Happy Bin
| Price (incl. tax) | 9,130 yen |
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| brand | Vitra |
| color | Basic Dark / White / Sky Gray / Poppy Red / Yellow |
| size | Width 30 x depth 30 x height 37.5 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polypropylene |
This lightweight and durable plastic trash can was designed with inspiration from cartoons and sculptures.
The slightly undulating organic form gives the piece the impression of a small sculpture.
13. Washable rattan-style trash can
| Price (incl. tax) | 3,290 yen |
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| brand | Belle Maison |
| color | Beige / Brown / Light Gray |
| size | Diameter 22.5 x height 30cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polyethylene, Polypropylene |
This stylish rattan-style trash can can be washed completely with water.
The design does not look like a trash can and blends in with a natural room, making it an excellent interior decoration item.
Another feature is that it has an inner box, so the garbage bag is not visible.
14. DUM Dust Box 25L
| Price (incl. tax) | 17,600 yen |
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| color | Dark Brown / Marble Black / Marble White / Natural |
| size | Width 20 x depth 40 x height 68.5 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Printed paper fiberboard |
This dustbin has a door that hides the signs of everyday life.
This is a 25L trash can with a bag stopper.
It is slim and space-saving, making it easy to place, and it has casters so it is easy to move.
Recommended trash cans for single-person bathrooms
Next, we will introduce some recommended trash cans for bathrooms for people living alone.
We recommend a trash can for your bathroom that is compact and looks clean.
15. 2TONE Toilet Pot
| Price (incl. tax) | 2,860 yen |
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| brand | ACTUS |
| color | Silver |
| size | Diameter 12 x Height 16.5cm |
| Product Details | Material: 18/8 stainless steel |
This is a toilet pot with a clean design.
It is made of stainless steel and can be used cleanly.
Using it in combination with other 2TONE series items will dramatically change the atmosphere of your room.
16. Swing Bin
| Price (incl. tax) | 9,680 yen |
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| brand | Generate Design |
| color | White / Black / Grey / Green |
| size | Diameter 21 x Height 43cm |
| Product Details | Material: ABS plastic, natural wood veneer |
This is a trash can that has been stripped of all unnecessary elements to the maximum extent possible.
Trash cans tend to give the impression of everyday life, but it's still good to keep them in a visible place.
The concept behind this item was to create an unprecedentedly elegant trash can, and by stripping away all unnecessary elements to the bare minimum, we achieved a sculptural silence and beauty.
17. Mignon Dust Bin 5L
| Price (incl. tax) | 2,500 yen |
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| brand | Francfranc |
| color | Pink / White / Grey / Mint |
| size | Width 20.5 x depth 20.5 x height 26 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Carbon steel, polypropylene |
This is a simple and feminine dustbin that will easily match any room.
Recommended for those who want to make their room stylish using trash cans.
The dull pink color will add a cute touch to your kitchen or room.
Recommended tabletop trash cans for single people
Next, we will introduce some tabletop trash cans that are recommended for people living alone.
This is a compact and convenient item to keep in your kitchen or on your dining table.
18. Tower Plastic Bag Eco Holder Tabletop Trash Can
| Price (incl. tax) | 1,061 yen |
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| brand | Yamazaki Industry |
| color | White/Black |
| size | Width 12 x depth 9.5 x height 16.5 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Steel |
This is a tabletop trash can that you can hang a plastic bag over and use to throw away vegetable scraps and recyclable waste that comes out during cooking.
It can also be used as a mini trash can for the dining table.
When not in use, it can be folded and stored in a slim space.
19. Desktop Trash Can with Double Bucket
| Price (incl. tax) | 4,714 yen |
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| color | Pink / White / Yellow |
| size | Diameter 12.5 x height 18 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Polypropylene |
Unlike ordinary small trash cans, this trash can features stylish colors and a unique finish.
You can hide the garbage bags inside using a double basket, and it can also be used as stylish interior decoration.
20. Junk Box Tabletop Trash Can Wall Mountable
| Price (incl. tax) | 5,813 yen |
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| color | White/Black |
| size | Diameter 13.3 x height 17cm |
| Product Details | Material: ABS plastic |
This is a compact trash can that can be placed on a table.
The white base with gold accents creates an elegant atmosphere.
It can also be hung on the wall, so it can be placed next to a desk, etc.
21. PLATE Eco-friendly plastic bag holder with lid
| Price (incl. tax) | 1,483 yen |
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| brand | Yamazaki Industry |
| color | White/Black |
| size | Width 12 x depth 13.5 x height 16.7 cm |
| Product Details | Material: Steel, ABS resin |
This is a tabletop trash can that allows you to throw away waste generated during cooking on the spot.
Simply put the bag over the container and it comes with a lid, making it a stylish and hygienic item.
It's compact enough to fit neatly inside the sink.
summary
This time we introduced trash cans that are recommended for people living alone.
These items can be conveniently used in the living room, next to the bed, or in the kitchen, so choose the one that best suits you.
In addition to the products introduced this time, N203 also introduces recommended products that are ideal for living alone, so please check those out as well by clicking the link below.
