Rank #3 in Best Kitchen Bin 2026: The Litre Count You Can Audit
Amazon Basics Rectangular Pedal Bin, 30L, Steel Bar, Quiet Close, Brushed Stainless Steel
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics bin costs £33.65 and carries 46,803 ratings at 4.4 stars, the deepest sample in this comparison.
It has a quiet close lid and a steel bar that holds the bag, and its capacity is given in gallons while its dimensions only make sense in inches.
How those 46,803 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 4.4 from 46,803 |
|---|---|
| Capacity as stated | 7.9 gallons |
| Dimensions as stated | 13.8 x 11.8 x 25cm |
| Mechanism | Pedal with quiet close |
| Material | Alloy steel, brushed |
| Price | £33.65 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Perfect sized bin for our static home, well made and great value for money, would definitely recommend.”
Verified purchase“Great bin bought for my parents needed a narrow one for the space required only had a few weeks seen to be good”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Kitchen Bin 2026: The Litre Count You Can Audit.
Rank #1
simplehuman CW1361 40L Slim Pedal Bin, Silent Soft Close, Lid Lock, Built-in Wheels, Black
£34.99
Rank #2
SONGMICS Dual Compartment Pedal Bin, 2 x 30L, Soft-Close Lid, Removable Inner Buckets, Slate Grey
£78.99
Rank #4
Addis 50L Kitchen Pedal Bin, Soft Close and Stay Open Lid, Black and Silver, Plastic
£18.49
Rank #5
SONGMICS 30L Kitchen Bin, Steel Pedal Bin with Inner Bucket, Soft Close and Stays Open
£26.99
Questions people ask
What is 7.9 gallons in litres?
About 30 litres, which is the figure the packaging uses and the listing does not.
Is the bin 25 centimetres tall?
No. The dimensions are inches labelled as centimetres; 25 inches is 63.5 centimetres, which is the height of a kitchen bin.
Does it have an inner bucket?
No, the bag sits in the body and a steel bar holds it at the rim.
Does the lid slam?
It is described as quiet close, and the mechanism is a pedal.
Why is it third?
Because the evidence is the strongest here but the listing cannot state its own size in metric.
How many ratings does it have?
46803 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars, with 71 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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