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22 Stylishly Sleek Waste Bins

From Intelligent Trash Cans to Modern Waste Bins

— February 15, 2013 — Art & Design
While trash cans are often associated with practical items that we ordinarily need to discard waste products, they have increasingly become more modern and aesthetically pleasing in order to appeal to a wider audience, and these stylish waste bins are a great example of products branching out to incorporate more relevant designs.

Like any other part of our furnishings, trash bins become part of our decor style whether we like it or not, so why not choose a design that is fitted with sleek and sophisticated features that will easily blend with your personal style? From receptacles with minimalist designs to ones that have hi-tech capabilities, these visually attractive waste bins are sure to attract anyone looking to deck out their kitchens with something practical, yet attractive.
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Drain-Inspired Cigarette Receptacles
Drain-Inspired Cigarette Receptacles
The Plughole Ashtray by Oded Friedland Stoppers Unwanted Odor
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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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Marvelous Minty Homewares
Marvelous Minty Homewares
The VIPP Copenhagen Green Collection Features an Irresistible Color
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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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Resourceful Culinary Receptacles
Resourceful Culinary Receptacles
The Joki Cooking Device Makes Efficient Use of Input Energy
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Clothespin Garbage Bins
Clothespin Garbage Bins
Hommin's Clip Trashcan Offers a Simple Way to Dispose Waste
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Food Harvesting Trash Cans
Food Harvesting Trash Cans
The Nepenthes Planter Makes Food Out of Compost
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Modern Waste Bins (UPDATE)
Modern Waste Bins (UPDATE)
The Sophisticated ‘Trash Know' Garbage Can is Sleek
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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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Bug-Killing Waste Bins
Bug-Killing Waste Bins
The Anti-Ants Trashcans Helps Keep Your Kitchen Insect-Free
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$15,000 Garbage Bins
$15,000 Garbage Bins
Gold-Plated Trash Cans From Sylvie Fleury
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Craft Fusion Garbage Cans
Craft Fusion Garbage Cans
Bow Bins by Cordula Kehrer Mix Synthetic with Hand-Stitched
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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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Cardboard Garbage Containers
Cardboard Garbage Containers
The Hobnob Pop-Up Party Bins are Made for Get Togethers
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Clean Trash Can Designs
Clean Trash Can Designs
These Recycle Bins by Samuel Wilkinson Promote a Pristine Lifestyle
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Solar Powered Trash Cans
Solar Powered Trash Cans
The 'Big Belly' Compacts Garbage Using Sun Energy
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Intelligent Trash Cans
Intelligent Trash Cans
Jongchul Kim Creates the Mint-Pass Rubbish Can
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Chic Trashcans
Chic Trashcans
Moving Waste Bin Design by Grace Youngeun Lee
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Green Garbage Bins
Green Garbage Bins
Envi Trash Bin Doubles up as a Planter
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