Best Dual Compartment Trash Cans for Busy Kitchens

The best dual compartment trash can for gas stoves is the DUMOS Kitchen Trash Can, because it packs two 30L buckets into a body just 12.8 in deep, which is the narrowest full-size footprint in this group. If you need more room per side, the SIMPLI-Magic 21 Gallon runs 40L plus 40L instead. Most shoppers compare total gallons first. That is the wrong opening move. Depth, not volume, is what decides whether the bin lives in your kitchen or in your garage.

Best dual compartment trash can for gas stoves at a glance

How I matched each pick to a kitchen

I did not start from a feature checklist. I started from seven kitchens, then worked backwards to the bin that fits each one. The published dimensions did most of the sorting for me.

Here are the profiles I built the ranking around:

1. The galley cook. A walkway under 30 in wide. Every inch of depth matters more than any lid feature.
2. The recycler. Roughly equal trash and recycling volume, so an even split is essential.
3. The trash-heavy household. Nappies, food scraps, packaging. Needs one large side and one small.
4. The first-timer. Has never sorted at home and does not know which liner size to buy.
5. The big family. Fills 8 gallons in three days and wants to stop emptying so often.
6. The design-led buyer. Wants matte black or white rather than brushed steel.
7. The renter. Moves often and needs carry handles on the body.

Each of the seven picks answers at least one of those profiles cleanly. Where a pick answered two, I gave it the higher rank. Where the listing published fewer specifications than its rivals, I marked that against it, because a missing weight or a missing depth figure is a real risk when you are measuring a gap between cabinets.

Why depth decides this more than gallons

Total capacity is the headline number on every listing in this set, and it is the least useful one. Two bins can both hold 60L and differ by 3 in of depth, which is the difference between a lid that clears your cabinet doors and one that does not.

Depth is the front-to-back measurement, and in a dual compartment trash can it is the figure that fails you. These bins are wide by design, because two buckets sit side by side. That width is usually fine: you slide the bin into a gap at the end of a run of cabinets. Depth is what pushes into the walkway.

The spread across this set is wider than you would guess:

• Home Zone Living 13 Gallon: 11.6 in
• ComfyCorner 16 Gal: 12.7 in
• DUMOS Kitchen Trash Can: 12.8 in
• Amazon Basics: 14.1 in
• EKO EcoCasa II: 14.7 in
• SONGMICS Trash Can: 14.8 in
• SIMPLI-Magic 21 Gallon: 15.6 in

That is a 4 in gap from the shallowest to the deepest. In a galley kitchen, 4 in is the whole argument. The DUMOS is the pick I keep coming back to because it gets 2 x 30L into 12.8 in, while the SONGMICS needs 14.8 in for the same 2 x 8 gallon claim.

Height matters second. Six of the seven stand between 23.8 in and 26.6 in tall, so most will clear a standard countertop overhang. Weight is the third check, and it splits the field: the EKO is the lightest at 13.1 lb, the ComfyCorner the heaviest at 20.1 lb.

1. DUMOS Kitchen Trash Can — Best overall

The DUMOS gets two full 30L buckets into the second-shallowest body here, which is why it wins the best dual compartment trash can for gas stoves pick outright.

Best for: narrow galley kitchens that still need two full 30L bins Skip it if: you want an odour filter built into the lid

The number that matters is 12.8 in. That is the depth, and it is the second-shallowest in this group, beaten only by the 13 gallon Home Zone Living which gives you less total capacity in return. DUMOS lists the footprint as 25.7 x 23.2 x 12.8 in with a 2x30L split, so both sides are identical and you never have to think about which waste stream goes where. Model LJT-ST60L, 17.4 lb.

DUMOS says the foot pedal is industrial-grade steel, tested past 150,000 steps and 300,000 open-close cycles. That is the highest step figure claimed by any listing here, and pedals are the first thing to fail on a bin like this. The brand also describes a smudge-resistant stainless exterior over heavy-duty plastic inner buckets, both removable.

It is also the cheapest of the seven, and it sells faster than five of the six rivals. That combination is rare, and it is why it leads.

The trade-off: no odour filter compartment. The ComfyCorner, SIMPLI-Magic and EKO all publish one, and DUMOS does not. Only one seller lists it, too, so you have less flexibility than with the two-seller options.

Pros:

• Second-shallowest body here at 12.8 in
• Even 2x30L split, no compartment guesswork
• Cheapest pick in this set
• Highest claimed pedal cycle count, 300,000
• Two removable inner buckets

Cons:

• No odour filter box in the lid
• Only one seller lists it
• No published warranty
• Heavier than the SONGMICS and EKO at 17.4 lb

2. Amazon Basics Dual Compartment Recycling Trash Can — Most versatile

The shortest body in the set at 23.8 in tall, and the one buyers choose most often here.

Best for: shoppers who want the shortest and least conspicuous body Skip it if: you need the deepest possible single compartment

This is the one buyers choose most often across the seven, and the specifications explain why. At 23.8 x 22.9 x 14.1 in, it is the shortest bin here by a clear 1.2 in over the DUMOS, which matters if it slides under a countertop lip or a wall-mounted rail. Total capacity is listed as 60 litre, split into two liner bins Amazon Basics describes as 7.9 gallon each.

Released in 2022, model RAD43060L, 18 lb. The brand lists handles on both removable liner bins, a fingerprint-proof stainless exterior and a soft-close lid. Nothing on that list is unique in this group, but every item on it is present, and that consistency is the point. It is the safe default when you are not sure which feature you will care about in a year.

Where it loses ground is depth. At 14.1 in it is 1.3 in deeper than the DUMOS for the same rough capacity, and there is no odour filter compartment. It also sits in the most expensive tier here without adding a published capability the DUMOS lacks.

Pros:

• Shortest body in this set, 23.8 in tall
• Handles on both removable liner bins
• Even split across two liner bins
• Sells faster than the other six picks
• Published release year, 2022

Cons:

• 1.3 in deeper than the DUMOS
• Priced in the top tier for no extra published feature
• No odour filter compartment
• No published warranty

3. SONGMICS Trash Can — Best for beginners

The only pick that ships with liners in the box, so you are sorting the day it arrives.

Best for: first-time sorters who want liners in the box Skip it if: your gap between cabinets is under 15 in

Liner sizing is the quiet frustration of buying any dual compartment trash can, because inner buckets are non-standard and a bag that fits a 13 gallon single bin usually swims in a 30L bucket. SONGMICS says 15 trash bags are included, and it is the only listing in this group that mentions bags at all. That alone earns it the beginner pick.

The body measures 26.3 x 18.7 x 14.8 in and weighs 16.2 lb, model ULTB741EZ01, with a 2 x 8 gallon split. SONGMICS describes two ways to open: step for hands-free, or step then release and lift the lid manually to hold it open, which is useful during a long cleanup. The brand also lists bag holes to keep liners from slipping, and two lift-out inner bins.

Two sellers stock it, which is one more than the DUMOS and Amazon Basics offer.

The catch is size. At 14.8 in deep it is the second-deepest here, and it is also the widest of the shallow-capacity group at 18.7 in. You are paying for included bags with floor space.

Pros:

• 15 trash bags included, unique in this set
• Bag holes hold liners in place
• Lid can be held open manually
• Lightest of the four steel-finish picks at 16.2 lb
• Two sellers stock it

Cons:

• Second-deepest body at 14.8 in
• No odour filter compartment
• No published warranty
• Included bags run out quickly at two per empty

4. ComfyCorner 16 Gal — Runner-up

The shallowest of the full 2 x 30L bins at 12.7 in, with an odour box in each lid rather than one shared filter.

Best for: white-cabinet kitchens that need odour boxes in both lids Skip it if: you lift the whole bin to clean behind it

Three picks here claim odour control. Only the ComfyCorner says each lid carries its own box, which is the arrangement that makes sense: your food-scrap side needs filtering and your paper side does not, so a single shared filter is working in the wrong place half the time.

It is also the only white bin in this group. At 26 x 20.1 x 12.7 in it is technically the shallowest of the 2 x 30L pair, edging out the DUMOS by 0.1 in, and the listing states a 16 Gal total. ComfyCorner describes a stainless exterior over ABS plastic inner barrels, two stainless foot pedals, and a soft-close lid that also stays open. Model XC007.

So why is it fourth and not first? Weight. At 20.1 lb it is the heaviest pick in this set by 2.1 lb, and there is no mention of carry handles on the body. If you pull the bin out to sweep behind it, you will notice that every time. It is also the slowest-moving of the three entry-tier picks by a wide margin.

Pros:

• Odour control box in each lid separately
• Shallowest 2 x 30L body here at 12.7 in
• Only white finish in this group
• Soft-close lid with stay-open mode
• Second-cheapest of the seven

Cons:

• Heaviest pick here at 20.1 lb
• No carry handles listed on the body
• Only one seller lists it
• No published warranty

5. Home Zone Living 13 Gallon — Best for families

The narrowest body in the whole set at 11.6 in deep, and the only matte black finish.

Best for: families squeezing a bin into an 11.6 in gap Skip it if: you fill more than 13 gallons a week

If your gap is genuinely tight, this is the pick. The published footprint is 26.6 x 22.1 x 11.6 in, and 11.6 in is 1.1 in shallower than the DUMOS and a full 4 in shallower than the SIMPLI-Magic. Home Zone Living lists 13 Gallon total across dual interior bins, matte black, 16.5 lb, model VA42538A.

Families get the other thing they want here, which is a bag system that hides the mess. The brand describes a built-in rubber band tuck system that grips the liner and conceals the excess, so you do not get a skirt of black plastic hanging over the rim in a kitchen where five people walk past it daily. A soft-close lid and a step pedal round it out.

The compromise is capacity. At 13 gallons total this holds less than the 60L class above it, and the listing does not publish the split between the two interior bins. For a family that fills a bin fast, that is a real limit, and it is the reason this sits mid-pack rather than higher.

Pros:

• Shallowest footprint in this set, 11.6 in
• Rubber band liner tuck hides excess bag
• Only matte black option here
• Slim profile designed for between-cabinet gaps

Cons:

• Smallest total capacity of the seven at 13 gallons
• Compartment split not published
• No odour filter compartment
• Only one seller lists it

6. EKO EcoCasa II 36L+24L — Best for heavy use

The lightest bin here at 13.1 lb, with an uneven 36L+24L split that matches how most kitchens actually fill.

Best for: households with far more trash than recycling Skip it if: you want two identical inner buckets

Most kitchens do not generate trash and recycling in equal measure, and this is the only pick in the set that admits it. The split is 36L + 24L, which EKO describes as 9.5 plus 6.3 gallons in two colour-coded inner bins. The bigger side takes the food waste and the smaller side handles cans and cartons.

It is also the lightest pick here at 13.1 lb, nearly 7 lb under the ComfyCorner, and the listing specifically mentions ergonomic side handles on the outer body for moving the bin. That combination makes it the easiest of the seven to pull out and clean behind. Footprint is 26 x 14.7 x 20.7 in, model EK9138MT-36L+24L.

EKO says the foot pedal is engineered for over 200,000 step cycles and the reinforced stainless lids use built-in dampers for quiet closing. There is a deodoriser compartment too.

Where it stumbles: 14.7 in of depth puts it in the deep half of this group, and the uneven split is a liability if your recycling volume ever exceeds your trash. You cannot rebalance it. It also sits in the most expensive tier.

Pros:

• Lightest pick in this set at 13.1 lb
• Ergonomic side carry handles on the body
• Uneven 36L + 24L split suits real waste ratios
• Colour-coded inner bins prevent mix-ups
• Deodoriser compartment included

Cons:

• 14.7 in deep, in the deeper half here
• Split cannot be rebalanced if recycling grows
• Priced in the top tier
• No published warranty

7. SIMPLI-Magic 21 Gallon — Best premium

The largest capacity here at 40L + 40L, and the deepest body at 15.6 in, which is exactly the trade.

Best for: large households running 40L on each side Skip it if: floor space is tight anywhere in the room

Twenty-one gallons total, split 40L and 40L. That is 8 gallons more than the Home Zone Living and a third more than the 60L class in the middle of this set. If you are emptying a dual bin twice a week and resenting it, this is the fix, and it is the only pick here that offers 40L on a single side.

SIMPLI-Magic lists two colour-coded inner buckets with handles, a stainless foot pedal, a soft-close lid the brand says shuts in under 3 seconds with a stay-open mode, a built-in filter holder in the lid for odour, and a smudge-resistant brushed finish. Model 79654.

The bill comes due in floor space. At 25 x 26.5 x 15.6 in this is the deepest and widest pick in the group, 2.8 in deeper than the DUMOS. In a galley kitchen that is disqualifying. It is also the most expensive pick here, and the listing publishes no weight at all, which is the one specification you want when you are deciding whether you can shift it alone.

Pros:

• Largest total capacity here, 21 gallons
• Only pick with 40L on a single side
• Filter holder in the lid for odour control
• Colour-coded buckets with handles
• Stay-open lid mode for long cleanups

Cons:

• Deepest and widest body in this set at 15.6 in
• Most expensive pick here
• No published weight figure
• Slowest-moving of the seven

How close can a trash can sit to a gas stove?

None of these seven listings states a clearance distance from a heat source, and none claims heat resistance, so treat the placement question as yours to judge rather than something the product solves. That is worth saying plainly before you buy.

What the data does give you is material. Every pick here lists a stainless steel exterior, and the inner buckets are plastic: ABS on the ComfyCorner, heavy-duty plastic on the DUMOS. The plastic sits inside the steel shell, which is the part facing the room.

Two practical points from the specifications:

• Height affects splatter. The tallest picks stand 26.6 in (Home Zone Living) and 26.5 in (SIMPLI-Magic). A taller lid sits closer to counter height and catches more of what comes off a hob.
• Soft-close lids stay shut. All seven list a soft-close mechanism, and a closed lid keeps grease off the liner and out of the bucket.

Check your appliance manual for the clearance it specifies, then measure. A bin that needs 15.6 in of depth plus clearance is a different proposition to one that needs 11.6 in.

Even or uneven: which capacity split do you need?

This is the second question after depth, and it is the one people get wrong. Five of the seven picks here use an even split. Two do not, and the difference matters more than the total.

Choose an even split if:

• You recycle glass, cans and cartons, which are bulky and fill fast
• Your local scheme is single-stream, so everything recyclable goes in one side
• You want to swap which side does what seasonally

The DUMOS at 2 x 30L, the ComfyCorner at 2 x 30L, the SONGMICS at 2 x 8 gallon, the Amazon Basics at 60L split evenly, and the SIMPLI-Magic at 40L + 40L all give you that flexibility.

Choose an uneven split if:

• You have a baby, a dog, or a cook who peels a lot
• Your recycling is mostly flattened cardboard, which stacks small
• You empty the trash side twice as often as the recycling side

Only the EKO EcoCasa II does this, at 36L + 24L. The Home Zone Living does not publish its split at all, which is a gap in the listing worth noting.

There is no correct answer, only a correct answer for your household. Watch which bag you tie off first for a week and you will know.

What more money buys in a dual compartment trash can

Across this set, moving up the price ladder buys you three things, and only three.

The entry tier gets you the fundamentals with no compromise on capacity. The DUMOS, ComfyCorner and SONGMICS all give you two 30L-class buckets, a soft-close lid, stainless steel and a foot pedal. The cheapest pick in this group is also the shallowest of the full-capacity bins and claims the highest pedal cycle count. That is unusual and it is the reason the ranking looks the way it does.

The middle tier buys finish and fit. The Home Zone Living gets you matte black instead of steel, the shallowest footprint here at 11.6 in, and a liner tuck system that hides the bag. It does not get you more litres.

The top tier buys capacity and portability. The SIMPLI-Magic takes you to 40L per side. The EKO drops the weight to 13.1 lb and adds body handles. The Amazon Basics buys the shortest profile at 23.8 in tall.

What money does not buy anywhere in this group: a published warranty. Not one of the seven listings states one. If a stated warranty is your deciding factor, none of these picks delivers it, and you should weigh the pedal cycle claims instead.

What the listings do not tell you

Reading seven listings side by side makes the gaps obvious. These are the things you will have to establish yourself.

• Liner sizing. Only SONGMICS mentions bags, and only as 15 included units with no size stated. For every other pick you are measuring the bucket and guessing.
• Warranty. Zero of the seven publish one.
• Pedal cycle claims are not standardised. DUMOS says 300,000 open-close cycles, EKO says 200,000 steps. Those are different measurements from different labs, and comparing them directly is a mistake.
• Weight, on one pick. The SIMPLI-Magic lists no weight figure at all, which is the only outright blank in this comparison.
• Compartment split, on one pick. Home Zone Living gives a 13 Gallon total and nothing about how it divides.
• Filter replacements. Three picks claim odour filters. None says what the refill is or how often it needs changing.

My rule when a specification is missing: assume the worst reasonable case and check whether the pick still works for you. Assume the SIMPLI-Magic is the heaviest here, because it is the biggest. Assume the Home Zone Living splits unevenly. If the pick survives that assumption, buy it.

The verdict

The DUMOS Kitchen Trash Can is the best dual compartment trash can for gas stoves for most kitchens, and it wins on a single number that most listings bury: 12.8 in of depth for two full 30L buckets. Nothing else here matches that capacity-to-footprint ratio. It is also the cheapest of the seven and claims the highest pedal cycle count at 300,000, which covers the component most likely to fail.

Two conditions flip it. First, if your gap is under 12.8 in, the Home Zone Living 13 Gallon at 11.6 in is the only pick that fits, and you accept 13 gallons total to get there. Second, if you are emptying twice a week already, the SIMPLI-Magic 21 Gallon gives you 40L on each side, and you pay for it in 15.6 in of depth plus the highest price position here.

The runner-up's exact advantage is worth naming. The ComfyCorner 16 Gal matches the DUMOS on capacity, beats it by 0.1 in on depth, and adds an odour box in each lid rather than one shared filter. It loses on weight at 20.1 lb with no body handles listed, which you feel every time you pull it out to clean.

FAQ

Is a dual compartment trash can worth it over two separate bins?

A dual compartment trash can is worth it if floor space is your constraint rather than budget. Two separate bins cost less and let you size each stream independently. One dual unit uses a single footprint, a single lid line and a single pedal, and looks like furniture rather than clutter. In a galley kitchen where the DUMOS needs 12.8 in of depth, that is the whole argument.

Which is the best value dual compartment trash can for gas stoves here?

The best value dual compartment trash can for gas stoves in this group is the DUMOS. It is the cheapest of the seven and still delivers 2 x 30L capacity, a 12.8 in depth that only the smaller-capacity Home Zone Living beats, and the highest claimed pedal endurance at 300,000 cycles. Nothing above it in price adds a published capability it lacks, apart from odour filters.

What size dual compartment trash can fits between two cabinets?

The size that fits between cabinets depends on your depth, not your gallons. Measure the front-to-back space first. The Home Zone Living needs 11.6 in, the ComfyCorner 12.7 in and the DUMOS 12.8 in. The SIMPLI-Magic needs 15.6 in. Then check height clearance under any overhang: the Amazon Basics is the shortest here at 23.8 in tall.

DUMOS or SIMPLI-Magic: which dual compartment trash can should I buy?

DUMOS or SIMPLI-Magic comes down to how often you empty. The DUMOS gives you 2 x 30L in a 12.8 in deep body at the lowest price in this set. The SIMPLI-Magic gives you 40L per side, an odour filter holder and a stay-open lid, but needs 15.6 in of depth and publishes no weight. Big household, take the SIMPLI-Magic. Tight kitchen, take the DUMOS.

What mistake do first-time buyers make with these bins?

The mistake first-time buyers make is buying on total gallons and ignoring the compartment split. An even 2 x 30L bin wastes half its space if your recycling is flattened cardboard and your trash is food waste. The EKO EcoCasa II splits 36L + 24L for exactly that reason. Watch which bag you tie off first for a week before you order.

Measure the gap where the bin will actually live, front to back, before you open a single listing. That one number eliminates most of this comparison in about ten seconds and leaves you with two or three real candidates. For most kitchens the DUMOS is the sensible default, not because it does the most, but because it does the hardest thing in this category: it fits two full-size buckets into a body narrow enough to walk past without turning sideways. Capacity is easy to buy. A shallow body that still holds 60L is not.

Last updated: October 1, 2026. Product availability re-checked.

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