Materials

The most common materials for residential waste receptacles are metal or plastic. You may be asking yourself which one of these materials is better for a residential area. The answer is that no material is better than the other, simply different. Metal or stainless steel receptacles are much sturdier, but can also be heavy and sometimes have more of a commercial look to them. Plastic receptacles are less sturdy, and will not last as long as a metal trash can. These receptacles will also be much lighter and easier to transport from room to room.

Type

• Kitchen: These receptacles are generally larger and have special features such as hands free tops, odor seals, and liners that keep your kitchen smelling fresh. Many kitchen receptacles are made of stainless steel for a classic look as well.
• Bathroom: These receptacles are generally smaller to fit under your bathroom sink or in a small corner. 
• Home Office: Office receptacles are a variety of sizes with a classic look to match your office. 
• Wall/Cabinet Mountable: Receptacles that can be mounted on the door of your cabinet or to your wall. These are great for small kitchens and offices. 

Features

• Fireproof: Our fireproof receptacles are mostly built from fireproof steel, and will keep the fire contained within the receptacle to keep it from spreading. For more information on fireproof receptacles - click here.
• Odor Seal: Many of our receptacles are equipped with a special air tight lid that will create an odor seal which keeps unpleasant odors in the receptacle instead of permeating around your home.
• Removable Liner: This feature is great for residential receptacles because it can be removed and cleaned quickly.
• Trash Bag Fastener: You will never have to worry about your trash bag slipping down into your receptacle when you have a receptacle with a trash bag fastener. This simple feature keeps the trash bag fastened in place and keeps trash in the bag, not in the receptacle.
• Touchless Lid: Hands free receptacles feature an infrared sensor that detects when your hand is near the lid. It then opens and allows you to throw out your waste, and closes when you remove your hand. This feature allows you to avoid touching the bacteria that is on your trash can.