--- product_id: 4893710 title: "simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic" brand: "simplehuman" price: "£98.99" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Simplehuman" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4893710-simplehuman-40-liter-10-6-gallon-slim-kitchen-step-trash store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Silent Close Lid Secure Slide Lock Built-in Wheels simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic **Brand:** simplehuman **Price:** £98.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♻️ Elevate your kitchen game with the trash can that’s as smart and sleek as you are. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic by simplehuman - **How much does it cost?** £98.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4893710-simplehuman-40-liter-10-6-gallon-slim-kitchen-step-trash) ## Best For - simplehuman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted simplehuman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Mobility:** Built-in wheels let you glide the trash can anywhere—perfect for multitasking pros on the move. - • **Space-Savvy Slim Design:** Slim rectangular shape fits snugly in tight kitchen nooks—maximize your countertop real estate effortlessly. - • **Pet & Kid-Proof Security:** Slide lock keeps curious hands and clever pets out, preserving your clean space and peace of mind. - • **Whisper-Quiet Lid Action:** Patented Lid Shox tech ensures a smooth, silent close every time—no more kitchen noise pollution. - • **Custom-Fit Liners, Zero Mess:** Exclusive code K liners fit perfectly with no slipping or tearing—keeping your kitchen hygienic and stylish. ## Overview The simplehuman 40 Liter Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can combines patented silent-close Lid Shox technology with a secure slide lock to keep pets and kids out. Its slim, space-saving design fits perfectly in tight kitchen spaces, while built-in wheels provide easy mobility. Custom-fit code K liners prevent messes with extra-thick, tear-resistant plastic. Durable, stylish, and practical, this trash can is engineered for efficient living and pet-proof peace of mind. ## Description Product Description simplehuman's slim plastic step can has a space-efficient shape that fits perfectly in tight spaces, like between cabinets. The strong steel pedal is designed to last, and the patented lid shox technology ensures a smooth, silent close every time. A slide lock helps keep trash in and pets and curious children out. The code K liner fits this can perfectly — no bunching or slipping for a cleaner trash experience. Brand Story We design tools that help people become more efficient at home. Day to day life has room for improvement. That's the basic thinking behind simplehuman. Many activities in our daily routine are so basic that we take them for granted. Washing our hands, cleaning up after a meal, grooming and prepping our appearance. Through innovation and new technologies, we find ways to streamline these simple tasks. We call our products tools for efficient living. Review: Bought Again — Great Quality - I have had this trash can before in black, and it lasted about 4 years. It recently broke where the lid is attached after too much pressure was applied on top, so I decided to purchase the same one again, this time in gray. It looks great and fits well in the kitchen. The quality is solid, and it performs its function very well. The 40-liter size is just right for a family of four. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this purchase. Review: Very nice kitchen trash can - This is a very nice, basic kitchen trash can. It simply does its job and looks nice as well. I replaced a much more expensive stainless steel can that was hard to clean, dented easily and was broken. It uses a standard trash can bag. It has a nice soft close feature and the lid can be locked as you see fit. I didn’t base my review on this but the shipping container was very sturdy and the trash can arrived in perfect condition. ## Features - SILENT CLOSE LID - simplehuman's patented lid shox technology controls the motion of the lid for a slow, silent close. - LOCK THE LID SHUT - A slide lock securely locks the lid to help keep pets and curious children from getting into the trash. - SLIM, SPACE-SAVING SHAPE - Designed to make the most of tight spaces. - STAY-OPEN LID - The lid stays open for as long as you like — perfect for longer chores. - BUILT-IN WHEELS - Built-in wheels make the can easy to move. - CUSTOM FIT LINERS - simplehuman's code K liners are designed to fit this can perfectly so they don't slip. Extra-thick plastic and double-seam construction prevent rips and tears. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004L9L3IO | | Additional Features | Wheeled | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,706 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #22 in Kitchen Waste Bins | | Brand | simplehuman | | Brand Name | simplehuman | | Capacity | 40 Liters | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 30,240 Reviews | | Finish Type | Painted | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00838810012797 | | Included Components | 40 Liter Trash Can | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 18.6"L x 10.1"W x 24.9"H | | Item Type Name | Trash Can | | Item Weight | 2.8 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | simplehuman | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Opening Mechanism | Open-Top | | Recommended Uses For Product | Kitchen | | Room Type | Kitchen | | Shape | Rectangular | | UPC | 838810012797 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 5-Year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** simplehuman - **Capacity:** 40 Liters - **Color:** White - **Finish Type:** Painted - **Material:** Plastic - **Opening Mechanism:** Open-Top - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Kitchen - **Room Type:** Kitchen - **Shape:** Rectangular - **Special Feature:** Wheeled ## Images ![simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hhJhWMZyL.jpg) ![simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51G69UykmPL.jpg) ![simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XQiHntYoL.jpg) ![simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xjfwGTIAL.jpg) ![simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Iec8t7qwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: JUST GIVEGIVE ME DIMENSIONS IN ALL YOUR PRODUCT & SAY if it's "width" "depth" or height" You make me struggle to find this info and it's important!!!** A: Height= 21 inches with top closed. Width is 11 inches. Depth is 19 allowing for where top affixes plus foot opener. Hope this helps. **Q: Do all models of this brand require custom trash bags?** A: None of the models "require" the SimpleHuman bags. For this particular model, I use regular kitchen trash bags and they fit great! **Q: Please tell me how to attach the lid? I am going to send this back if I cant figure it out.. Im frustrated, pls help** A: This is a 4/2021 purchase. My roommate and I just spent an hour trying to get the lid on. After reading these comments I think the company is being kinda unprofessional about the whole thing. If you read down far enough you'll see their response... a web address which is, yep you guessed it, Oops. Our bad. This isnt here anymore... then sends you to a promo site for the trash cans you didn't buy. But Yes. The upside down hint (below) works. One hinge slipped on as soon as we got it in place. The other took a tap from a hammer (I'm a real philistine... I did not bother with a cloth cover. But nothing untoward seemed to happen.) It seems to me that since the upside down instructions work, the company could at least include them in the box. Otherwise it seems like a good trash can. **Q: Could you tell me the dimensions, primarily the width? Thank you.** A: Its about 9 inches across at its widest point and tapers off to the back at approximately 7.5 inches. Hope that helps :-) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought Again — Great Quality *by A***Y on April 29, 2026* I have had this trash can before in black, and it lasted about 4 years. It recently broke where the lid is attached after too much pressure was applied on top, so I decided to purchase the same one again, this time in gray. It looks great and fits well in the kitchen. The quality is solid, and it performs its function very well. The 40-liter size is just right for a family of four. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this purchase. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice kitchen trash can *by M***L on March 18, 2026* This is a very nice, basic kitchen trash can. It simply does its job and looks nice as well. I replaced a much more expensive stainless steel can that was hard to clean, dented easily and was broken. It uses a standard trash can bag. It has a nice soft close feature and the lid can be locked as you see fit. I didn’t base my review on this but the shipping container was very sturdy and the trash can arrived in perfect condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dog proof and fabulous!!! *by C***R on February 7, 2016* Got a dog that will get into the trash? My husband passed away, and he was much adored by my two Australian shepherds. Because I lived in such a remote location, I took up temporary residence on my son's farm in an apartment. My housekeeper remained at my main residence for three months, and my dogs loved her as well. The move to the farm was traumatic for them. They'd lost Dad and their beloved friend who had loved them so well. They became very aggressive about acting out, chewing on woodwork, tearing open overnight bags, and strewing garbage all over the place. I have one incredibly clever Aussie who can open any door he sets his mind to open, sometimes even when they are locked with a drop-down bolt. If I left them alone for even thirty minutes, I came home to kitchen garbage strewn from one end of the house to another. To be fair, these dogs had never done things like this until grief assailed them. But I knew I needed something bulletproof for my kitchen garbage while they adjusted to a whole new world. I found this Simple Human trash can, with a lock-down lid. I figured my clever dog would figure it out. But when it arrived, I even needed a trial session to figure it out. Once I did, it was easy to unlock. Boy, did it ever take care of the strewn trash! My Simple Human trash can might have been knocked over and pushed into the living room when I came home, but not one trace of garbage was outside of it. All I had to do was put the garbage can back where it belonged. No mess on the floor, period, and the can has no sharp edges to damage anything when it's shoved by a doggie nose. I stayed home all year, even so, making my necessary trips to town as brief as possible. My dogs needed one person who didn't leave, and they got over their grief in time. They had done nothing naughty for months. But then my housekeeper, dearly loved, unexpectedly found another job that better suited her, and not that long after, I had a prescheduled trip abroad to see my son. I knew it would hit my dogs hard when I suddenly disappeared and left them with a new caregiver, even though it had been over a year. And, oh, yes, they were naughty while I was away. I'm sure they felt frantic. The last anchor in their lives had vanished, and I was gone for a month. They'd been so good for so long that I didn't think to tell the new caregiver about the lock on the garbage can lid. She endured daily trash attacks while I was gone. When I got home, she and I made a trip into town together and left the dogs alone. Before we left, I locked the lid of this trash can. When we got home, it was pushed into another room, and my clever dog had figured out kind-of, sort-of how the lock worked. But all his efforts went for naught. The trash can will forever bear the marks of his teeth gouging the plastic and metal near the locking mechanism, but the trash can prevailed. My evaluation of this trash can: It holds nearly as much as a wider and more space-stealing trash can. Regular tall kitchen garbage bags fit it nicely It rolls around easily for sink-side tossing when you are peeling and dicing. The lid stands up for that, making it easy. It wipes down easily on the outside to keep it looking great The foot pedal lift works great for easy opening of the lid It's very attractive, as trash cans go It is stable and doesn't tip over unless a big dog tackles it I think a Rottie or Pit Bull could manage, with enough time, to chew part of the lid off, but it would require some time, and for most dogs, it is impervious to teeth. (Mine will always bear barely noticeable scars, right around the slide lock because my dog is so smart, but the can still looks nice.) My ending recommendation is that I've never owned a better, dog-proof trash can. I love it so much I even got one for my son. ## Frequently Bought Together - simplehuman 40 Liter / 10.6 Gallon Slim Kitchen Step Trash Can With Secure Slide Lock, White Plastic - Plasticplace Custom Fit Trash Bags, Compatible with simplehuman Code K Packs, White Drawstring Garbage Liners 10 Gallon, 24'' x 28'' (20 Count/5 Pack) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4893710-simplehuman-40-liter-10-6-gallon-slim-kitchen-step-trash](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4893710-simplehuman-40-liter-10-6-gallon-slim-kitchen-step-trash) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*