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51 Tech Trash Cans for the Kitchen and Beyond

From Clip-On Receptacles to Social Media Garbages

— October 18, 2013 — Art & Design
If you are looking for something sleek yet practical to throw your garbage in, then these modern trash cans will definitely make cleaning up an easier task.

Garbage bins and trash receptacles can often end up being quite the eye sore within one's home, which is why opting for a more modern and contemporary design will help turn any kitchen into a stylish room. While most homeowners wouldn't like to spend more time than is necessary with the garbage, these modern and often high-tech products will make throwing out the trash an activity that you won't despise.

From intelligent trash cans to adaptable domestic receptacles, these modern trash cans will definitely add a sophisticated touch to any ordinary kitchen decor setting.
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Sensor-Activated Waste Bins
Sensor-Activated Waste Bins
The Smart Trash Can by Minoru Kurata Moves Around to Catch Garbage
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50
Double-Duty Trash Cans
Double-Duty Trash Cans
The Bin Pan Eliminates the Need for a Dustpan Forever
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Double Duty Trash Receptacles
Double Duty Trash Receptacles
The Ravenhill Dustbin Helps Keep Your House Neat and Tidy
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Fetching Foliage Receptacles
Fetching Foliage Receptacles
The Obii Garbage Bin Encourages Kids to Dispose More Mindfully
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Marvelous Minty Homewares
Marvelous Minty Homewares
The VIPP Copenhagen Green Collection Features an Irresistible Color
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46
Polk-a-Dot Garbage Cans
Polk-a-Dot Garbage Cans
The Dotted Vipp Bin by Damien Hirst is Playful and Colorful
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45
Minimalist Washroom Accessories
Minimalist Washroom Accessories
The New Norm Bath Collection by INBANI has a Subtle Eastern Vibe
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44
Colorfully Compartmentalized Cans
Colorfully Compartmentalized Cans
These Quarter Bins by Johanna Dehio are Delightfully Divided
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Remote-Controlled Garbages
Remote-Controlled Garbages
Koysho Gomiba Go Trash Can Makes Being a Couch Potato Cleaner
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Self-Organized Dustpans
Self-Organized Dustpans
'Complete Me, Please' by Hsiang Wang Makes Cleaning Easy
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Time-Traveling Garbage Bins
Time-Traveling Garbage Bins
The TARDIS Trash Can Uses Light and Sound to Make Disposal Fun
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40
Clothespin Garbage Bins
Clothespin Garbage Bins
Hommin's Clip Trashcan Offers a Simple Way to Dispose Waste
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39
Ultra Convenient Disposal
Ultra Convenient Disposal
The Trash Know is Practical and Beautiful, But Not Too Trashy
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38
Social Media Garbages
Social Media Garbages
The 'Share' Trash Can Compares Social Networking to Dispensing Trash
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Flexible Trash Collectors
Flexible Trash Collectors
The Flex Bin is Designed to Expand and Contract With Your Waste
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2-In-1 Waste Collectors
2-In-1 Waste Collectors
The DustPan+Bin by Lufdesign Saves Precious Space
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35
Suctioned Trash Collectors
Suctioned Trash Collectors
The Vacbin by Jocelyn Sie is a Hybrid Vacuum and Garbage Bin
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34
Food Harvesting Trash Cans
Food Harvesting Trash Cans
The Nepenthes Planter Makes Food Out of Compost
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33
Modern Waste Bins (UPDATE)
Modern Waste Bins (UPDATE)
The Sophisticated ‘Trash Know' Garbage Can is Sleek
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Garbage Can Stepping Stools
Garbage Can Stepping Stools
The Bin Step
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Growing Garbage Cans
Growing Garbage Cans
The Panel Bin Conveniently Customizes Depending on Disposing Needs
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Adaptable Domestic Receptacles
Adaptable Domestic Receptacles
Orisort Containers Provide Both Storage and Seating in Small Spaces
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Convenient Countertop Receptacles
Convenient Countertop Receptacles
The Table Bin Facilitates the Efficient Collection of Meal Mess
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Recyclable Recycling Bins
Recyclable Recycling Bins
TOT Garbage Can Improves and Embodies Good Waste Management Practices
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Lush Planter Receptacles
Lush Planter Receptacles
The Florus Outdoor Garbage Can Beautifies the Unsightly Look of Scraps
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Poop-and-Scoop Disposals
Poop-and-Scoop Disposals
The Curve is a Sanitized Trash Can Designed Specifically for Dogs
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Egg-Shaped Trash Bins
Egg-Shaped Trash Bins
The Ingrid Njono 'Neo' Makes Waste Separation Easier
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Hygienic Hands-Free Bins
Hygienic Hands-Free Bins
The Simplehuman 'Sensor Can' is a Self-Opening Trash Receptacle
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Bag-Hiding Trash Cans
Bag-Hiding Trash Cans
Tubelor Homme by Ideaco Makes Garbage Look Good
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22
Clip-On Kitchen Receptacles
Clip-On Kitchen Receptacles
Scrap Trap Facilitates the Cleaning of Countertops in one Swift Motion
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21
Pulp Paper Bins
Pulp Paper Bins
Sustainable Trash Can Made from Recycled Paper
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20
Sack-Sealing Rubbish Bins
Sack-Sealing Rubbish Bins
Laser Trash Can Integrates a Mechanical Notch to Close Off Garbage Bags
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19
Bug-Killing Waste Bins
Bug-Killing Waste Bins
The Anti-Ants Trashcans Helps Keep Your Kitchen Insect-Free
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18
Anti-Odor Garbage
Anti-Odor Garbage
Minus by Cem Tutuncuoglu Removes the Stink from your Bin
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17
Petaled Trash Bins
Petaled Trash Bins
The Bryant Park Litter Receptacles Complement Their Natural Surroundings
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$15,000 Garbage Bins
$15,000 Garbage Bins
Gold-Plated Trash Cans From Sylvie Fleury
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15
Implantable Garbage Cans
Implantable Garbage Cans
The Dustbin 4 Beach is Ideal for Crowded Sandy Landscapes
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Dual Detritus Receptacles
Dual Detritus Receptacles
The Basketbin by Ding3000 Makes Sorting Scraps Simple
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13
Energy-Outputting Composters
Energy-Outputting Composters
The Eva Wet Waste Shredder Helps You Dispose of Scraps Resourcefully
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12
Technological Trash Cans
Technological Trash Cans
The 'Techno-Pods' Garbage Bin Design Gives Updates on LED Screens
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11
Cardboard Garbage Containers
Cardboard Garbage Containers
The Hobnob Pop-Up Party Bins are Made for Get Togethers
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10
Clean Trash Can Designs
Clean Trash Can Designs
These Recycle Bins by Samuel Wilkinson Promote a Pristine Lifestyle
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9
Instant Paper Products
Instant Paper Products
Qianqian Tao Designs the Ultimate Recycling Machine
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8
Compartmentalized Domestic Bins
Compartmentalized Domestic Bins
The TRI3 Trash Can Helps Responsibly Separate Household Waste
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7
Intelligent Trash Cans
Intelligent Trash Cans
Jongchul Kim Creates the Mint-Pass Rubbish Can
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6
Instructional Eco Bins
Instructional Eco Bins
The Residuario para Eventos Trash Can Encourages Responsible Disposal
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5
Chic Trashcans
Chic Trashcans
Moving Waste Bin Design by Grace Youngeun Lee
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4
Green Garbage Bins
Green Garbage Bins
Envi Trash Bin Doubles up as a Planter
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3
Clever Trash Cans
Clever Trash Cans
The Quirky 'Stashcan' Keeps Extra Garbage Bags Handy
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2
Three-Point Trash Baskets
Three-Point Trash Baskets
Lay Up the Trash with the Basketball Waste Basket
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1
Pixelated Garbage Pails
Pixelated Garbage Pails
This DIY Pixel Trash Can Stores Your 3D Waste
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