Rank #5 in Best Kitchen Bin 2026: The Litre Count You Can Audit
SONGMICS 30L Kitchen Bin, Steel Pedal Bin with Inner Bucket, Soft Close and Stays Open
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SONGMICS 30L costs £26.99 and carries 4,325 ratings at 4.5 stars, with 76 per cent five-star.
It is steel with a removable inner bucket, and its dimensions give 53 litres of external volume for a 30 litre capacity — a normal ratio.
How those 4,325 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 | 30 litres |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 34 x 28.5 x 54.4cm |
| Inner bucket | Removable |
| Mechanism | Pedal, soft close, stays open |
| Features field | 3 inner barrels |
| Price | £26.99 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great! Cheap nice and large! I really like it!”
Verified purchase“Good sized bin, lid closes well and its sturdy.”
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 #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
Questions people ask
Does it have three inner barrels?
No. The features field says so, but the bin is single-cavity with one inner bucket, as the title and the photographs show.
Can I wash the bucket?
Yes, it lifts out, which is the reason to pay for this over a plastic bin.
Is the capacity accurate?
Yes: 34 by 28.5 by 54.4 centimetres is 53 litres of external volume for a 30 litre capacity.
Does the lid stay open?
It is described as soft close and stays open.
What size bag fits?
Not stated anywhere in the listing.
How many ratings does it have?
4325 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 76 per cent five-star and 3 per cent one-star.
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