It's so easy to use.

With motion-sensor lids, step pedals and sleek stainless steel designs, these kitchen trash cans are practical for everyday use and stylish enough that you won’t need to hide them.

There’s something freeing about controlling objects with your voice. When you say, “Open can,” simplehuman’s Sensor Can with voice and motion control opens, then slowly closes a few seconds later.

When I started researching my list of the best kitchen trash cans, one brand name came up more than any other: Simplehuman. I tried out three of Simplehuman’s offerings, and while all were sturdy and ...