When I set up my home office space [1] in our kitchen, the one thing I knew had to go was our bulky, eyesore of a trash can. The only place for my desk to fit in the small space was next to it, so if I was going to be working alongside a trash can for the foreseeable future, it better be a cute one. Alas, did a stylish, functional waste vessel exist? I'm happy to report it does exist, and I can't stop raving about it: the Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can [2] ($152).
Brabantia has a number of modern-looking bins [3] to choose from depending on what size, colour, material, and function you're looking for, but the one I selected fit the following requirements: it's on the small side (we take out our trash once a week), it has two removable buckets so we can separate our recycling, it opens with the press of a finger (see it in action ahead), and it has legs so we don't have to bend down. We've had it for a few months now, and while it is a bit of a splurge for a trash can, I'm so happy we went with this one.
The removable buckets making taking out the trash a breeze, it's a cinch to wipe down, and the soft touch feature makes it super convenient to open and close when your hands are full or messy. The only downside is minor, but the trash bag sizes aren't standard US sizes, so once you use up the ones it comes with (I think it only came with two or three), you either have to special order the expensive Brabantia bags or make do with standard sizes. We just use bags that are close enough (a little on the big side), and with the way the buckets fit inside the larger container, it works fine.
Seriously, this is such a simple home upgrade that makes a huge difference, I can't recommend it enough. I've even had more than one friend compliment my "cute white table" before I filled them in on its true purpose (usually prompting a "where can I buy that?" response). Now I don't even notice that I'm working next to a trash can, in fact, I actually like looking at it every day!
I ordered our Brabantia trash can on Amazon for the price, ease of shipping, and style/colour, but it's also available at Wayfair, Pottery Barn, Bed Bath & Beyond, Crate and Barrel, The Container Store, and other home retailers. There are multiple colour and size options, in addition to the choice between one, two, or three buckets.
See how the Brabantia trash can looks in our space, and shop it ahead!
How to Open the Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can
It's super easy to open and close with a light touch of a finger (or elbow, if your hands are messy).
The Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can in the Kitchen Home Office
The white colour blends in with the walls so that you barely even notice it's there.
The Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can in the Kitchen Home Office
If you're looking for a clean, modern-looking trash can, this is a great pick.
Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can in White
This is the exact model and colour I have: the Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can in White [5] ($152) with two removable buckets. It also comes in matte steel and black on Amazon.
Bo Touch Steel Touch Top Multi-Compartments Trash & Recycle Bin in White
On Wayfair, the Bo Touch Steel Touch Top Multi-Compartments Trash & Recycle Bin [6] ($130) model has three small buckets for dividing up your recycling and compost. It comes in matte black, matte steel, and white (pictured).
Small Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can in Steel
At Pottery Barn, the Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can — Small [7] ($199) has three buckets and comes in steel (pictured), black, and white.
Brabantia Matte Black Bo Touch Bin in Matte Black
At Crate and Barrel, the two-bucket Brabantia Matte Black Bo Touch Bin [8] ($150) comes in matte black (pictured) and matte steel.
Brabantia Bo Touch Top 32-Gallon Trash Can in Golden
The dual-bucket Brabantia Bo Touch Top 32-Gallon Trash Can [9] ($210) at Bed Bath & Beyond comes in golden (pictured here), matte black, matte steel, and white (which is currently sold out).
Brabantia Stainless Steel 3 gal./6 gal. Bo Touch Trash Can in Steel
The Container Store also has the two-bucket Brabantia Stainless Steel 3 gal./6 gal. Bo Touch Trash Can [10] ($170) in steel.
Brabantia 9 Gal. Dual Compartment Matte Black Steel Rectangular Touch Top Trash Can
At Home Depot, you can choose between the Brabantia 9 Gal. Dual Compartment Matte Black Steel Rectangular Touch Top Trash Can [11] ($114) and the Brabantia 9 Gal. Dual Compartment Matte Steel Fingerprint Proof Rectangular Touch Trash Can [12] ($136).
Brabantia Bo Touch Bin, 3+6 Gallon (11+23L) in Matte Steel
Walmart has the dual-bucket Brabantia Bo Touch Bin, 3+6 Gallon (11+23L) [13] ($136) in matte steel.
Large Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can in White
At Pottery Barn, there's a larger version of the Brabantia Bo Touch Trash Can — Large [14] ($239) that comes in white (pictured here), black, and steel, and the option for one or two buckets.
Brabantia Mineral Concrete Grey Dual Compartment Bo Touch Bin Hi
Crate and Barrel also has the larger version (16 gallons total capacity) of the Brabantia Mineral Concrete Grey Dual Compartment Bo Touch Bin Hi [15] ($245). It comes in this cool concrete grey as well as well as matte black and matte steel.