Curver Metal Effect 70% Recycled Kitchen One Touch Deco Bin, Silver, 40 Litre

Product Information

Waste separation: Models that allow you to separate your rubbish into general waste and recycling can greatly simplify the disposal and sorting of household refuse. I love my Brabantia bin. We have the pop-up lid one.” (Vetted by Mumsnetter BonnyandPoppy) Our verdict

I have this one. I’ve been through a fair few bins in my time, but I’ve had this one the longest. It’s great.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user H1978) There may be larger kitchen bins out there, but this model will cater for most households and it’s reasonably priced considering its quality. This soft-close bin’s composition makes it even more appealing – made from 42% recycled material, it’s 97% recyclable after use. Simplehuman is a name that crops up time after time on the Mumsnet forums for all the right reasons. While the brand’s bins generally sit at the higher end of the price scale, this popular slimline model is one exception and a firm favourite of those with smaller kitchens or limited floor space. In these times of increased hygiene awareness, touch-free bins are unsurprisingly surging in popularity. Make a style statement with this retro-inspired model from Swan, which adds a touch of vintage to your kitchen and automatically opens when it detects objects 5cm to 15cm away – particularly useful when your hands are full.

What is the best type of bin to use in a kitchen?

Why is it so hard to find a good kitchen bin? I just need a chunky, solid, rectangular metal bin that opens easily, will agree to release the bin bag from its casing when full and can be wiped clean – 70 litres or 80 litres ideally.” (Question posed by Mumsnet user dolphinpose) Our verdict Being fingerprint-proof, the matt steel version will please parents of grubby-handed offspring, who will also appreciate how easy it is to clean – particularly beneath.

I have the Brabantia Bo Touch Bin on legs. It has two 30-litre compartments, which I use for general waste and recycling. It can, however, also be bought with one large 60-litre compartment and without the legs.” Spanglybangles When we had our kitchen refitted, we had both bins hidden. What looks like a double draw under the sink is actually a giant draw with two bins in for general waste and recycling.” Ikora Our verdict While most of us try to keep our kitchen bin as concealed as possible, owners of the stylish Brabantia Bo display theirs with pride. More of a furniture centrepiece than a waste receptacle, this beautiful, leggy model is a joy to behold. In fact, oodles of Mumsnetters can’t speak highly enough of this tall bin, which is the perfect height for most people.Price: Ranging in price from around a tenner into the hundreds of pounds, select a bin that suits your budget. I’ve had a bin like this for 11 years – it’s still doing fine. Many other colours are available.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user GiantKitten) Shape and size: Work out where you will position your kitchen bin and ensure there’s sufficient space to use it. More compact homes will need one that’s space-efficient and with a small footprint – slim or semi-circular models are worth considering here. Simplehuman. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It’s my favourite thing in my kitchen. The bins are just brilliantly designed and super-practical.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter jeremypaxo) Battery life is likely to be short if this bin is placed in a high-traffic area or its novelty factor is too frequent a temptation for any kids of the house.