Customer reviews from simplehuman.com
simplehuman - 58L recycler rectangular step can, steel - White
Average customer rating
4.7
(180 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 180 reviews
5 Stars
148
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Star
2
Customer Reviews for simplehuman - 58L recycler rectangular step can, steel - White
Customer Rating
4
Its really good, just missing 1 thing from being fantastic
on December 23, 2025
Posted by: Scott R.
I am very happy with the 58 L step recycler I just wish it came with 2 blue removal buckets, as I use 1 side for glass/plastic recycling and the other for paper. So it would be great to have the option to have 2 buckets at time of purchase. I know I can buy another blue liner bucket, but according to the website they are out of stock. . .
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Customer Rating
5
Stylish and useful space saving design
on December 20, 2025
Posted by: Joel M.
By combining recyle and garbage into one high quality can I save space and love the quality. Does not scratch, fingerprint or dent like other cans I have owned in the past. Worth the investment long-term
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent service
on December 19, 2025
Posted by: Roque E.
It was a real pleasure interacting and working with Maricris and Simplehuman. Very helpful, responsive, and professional.
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Customer Rating
5
58L Step Recycler
on December 17, 2025
Posted by: Corazon E.
We purchased the white bin and love it!! It’s perfect and blends with our white cabinets/counter.
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Customer Rating
5
58L Step Recycler
on December 17, 2025
Posted by: Gale S.
Larger than you thought, this vessel holds a lot of refuse. The compost bin fits securely on the side and is at a better height than on the floor, nicer than on the counter. Biggest perk, the can doesn't slide!
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Customer Rating
5
Convenient
on December 15, 2025
Posted by: Megan C.
It's a great garbage can and recycle bin and keeps my space organized.
Written by a customer while visiting simplehuman.com
Customer Rating
3
Good but Materials Could Be Improved
on December 15, 2025
Posted by: Sara M.
This trash+recycling can is the perfect size and setup for my family's usage patterns and for our kitchen. The main drawback is that the lid lift mechanism has plastic parts that will wear out in a few years and cannot be repaired. (This is why we just had to buy a new one. ) If the company made these parts out of metal, then this trash can would be perfect, and last much longer. I despise adding to landfills and creating more plastic waste, so I encourage the company to improve these products by making the moving parts especially out of longer-lasting materials. Ours came with the metal exterior dented badly in a few places, but we were able to fix most of the dents by applying gentle pressure from the inside.
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Customer Rating
1
Extremely Disappointed – Longtime Simplehuman Customer
on December 14, 2025
Posted by: Darren L.
Hello Simplehuman Support,
I’m writing because I’m genuinely frustrated with the 58L Step Recycler we purchased, especially given how long I’ve been a loyal Simplehuman customer.
We bought our first Simplehuman trash can when we moved into our first house, and it lasted more than 16 years before it finally stopped working. That experience is exactly why I didn’t hesitate to buy another Simplehuman — I expected the same quality and thoughtful design.
Unfortunately, this trash/recycling combo has been a big letdown.
You describe your products as being “obsessive over every detail,” but there are two major issues that make this can really unpleasant to use day to day.
The first is the trash bags constantly falling into the can. It’s rare that I can take the trash out cleanly without having to dig into the can to find the liner, usually with trash having slipped through the cracks. I even bought the Simplehuman proprietary bags to see if that would help, and it didn’t. This feels like a basic design problem that shouldn’t exist at this price point.
The second issue is capacity. Both the trash and recycling sides are just too small to be practical. With only two adults and one child, we can’t make it through a week without emptying it at least three times. I understand the dimensions are listed, but there’s really no way to know if something like this will actually work in a real household until you’ve lived with it. Had I known how impractical the capacity would be, I never would have bought the combo unit.
I also waited a long time for the matte black version to come back in stock, fully expecting this to be a “forever” trash can like our last one. We spent a lot of money on it, and I kept trying to convince myself I’d eventually love it — but instead, I’ve just grown more frustrated over time.
At this point, I’m pretty disappointed and would like to know what options are available to make this right, whether that’s a return, refund, or another solution.
I appreciate your time and hope to hear back soon.
Best,
Darren Loney
Darren Loney
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