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Trash cans are surprisingly expensive. I found that out while browsing Amazon for a new one for my kitchen a few years ago.
I really didn't want to spend more than $50 on one since a trash can isn't exactly an exciting purchase. The more I looked though, the more I realized I was going to spend at least that much on a trash can I didn't even particularly like.
That's partly why I ended up buying a fancy $200 Simplehuman one. If I was already going to fork over close to $100 on a new trash can (I wanted one with compartments for regular trash and recyclables), I might as well spend a little more and get one I really liked.
I don't have room to store a trash can in the cabinet under my sink or anywhere else where it would be hidden, so I decided to treat this purchase as I would a piece of furniture.
The trash can, for better or worse, is the first thing people see when they walk into my apartment, and my rose-gold one from Simplehuman makes a pretty awesome first impression. It's stylish (can I say that about a trash can?), surprisingly space-efficient given the amount of garbage it can hold, and it even has a built-in bag dispenser that lets you quickly and easily replace the garbage bags without rummaging around your kitchen for more of them.
It's also $200. Yes, $200. A lot of people reading this are probably rolling their eyes, but I don't care. This is by far the best-designed trash can I've seen, and for me, its high price is justified by the convenience, organization, and style it offers.
The trash can also comes with a 10-year warranty. If the pedal breaks as a result of "normal household use," for example, you're covered. The company will provide replacement parts at no charge or arrange a repair. All you have to do is register the can on Simplehuman's site.
I never thought I'd spend more than $50 — let alone $200 — on a trash can, but it's arguably the smartest purchase I've made for my home so far this year.
Scroll down for a closer look at the trash can's design and smart features. And click here to check our complete guide of the best trash cans. Read the original article on Business Insider
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