# simplehuman CW1361 40L Slim Pedal Bin, Silent Soft Close, Lid Lock, Built-in Wheels, Black

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-kitchen-bin/simplehuman-40l-slim
Ranked #1 in "Best Kitchen Bin 2026: The Litre Count You Can Audit": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-kitchen-bin

- Price: £34.99 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-12)
- Amazon rating: 4.5 from 29,881 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004L9L42O?tag=ranked10-21

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.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |

## 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.