Rank #1 in Best Kitchen Bin 2026: The Litre Count You Can Audit
simplehuman CW1361 40L Slim Pedal Bin, Silent Soft Close, Lid Lock, Built-in Wheels, Black
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The simplehuman 40L costs £34.99 and carries 29,881 ratings at 4.5 stars, with 4 per cent one-star.
It is the narrowest bin here at 25.6 centimetres, with a silent soft close, a lid lock and built-in wheels, and its dimensions give 76 litres of external volume for a 40 litre capacity.
How those 29,881 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Capacity | 40 litres |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 47.2 x 25.6 x 63.2cm |
| Width | 25.6cm |
| Mechanism | Pedal, silent soft close, lid lock |
| Wheels | Built in |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Good quality nice bin and anti dog lock on lid”
Verified purchase“Nice slick bin … looks great in the kitchen. Love it”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Kitchen Bin 2026: The Litre Count You Can Audit.
Rank #2
SONGMICS Dual Compartment Pedal Bin, 2 x 30L, Soft-Close Lid, Removable Inner Buckets, Slate Grey
£78.99
Rank #3
Amazon Basics Rectangular Pedal Bin, 30L, Steel Bar, Quiet Close, Brushed Stainless Steel
£33.65
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 size liner fits?
The listing never mentions bags, so the liner size is not stated and needs checking before buying.
How wide is it?
25.6 centimetres, the narrowest bin in this comparison, which is what makes it fit under a counter.
Does the lid slam?
No, it is a silent soft close, and it also has a lid lock for households with small children.
Can I move it when it is full?
It has built-in wheels, which is the only reason a full 40 litre bin is manageable.
Is the capacity honest?
Yes. The dimensions give 76 litres of external volume for a 40 litre capacity, a normal 1.9 ratio.
How many ratings does it have?
29881 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 73 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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