Customer Reviews for simplehuman Butterfly Step Trash Can, Fingerprint-Proof Stainless Steel, 12 Gallon (CW1897)
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 20, 2026
Love our 45L butterfly trash can!!!
We have had the Simple Human butterfly trash can for 23 years & have had so many compliments & inquiries from guests who have used it . After many moves over the years, our can has gained a few scratches but still gets compliments. We decided to purchase another Simple Human butterfly can & couldn’t be more pleased with the new updated can! The slow close is great ! The...
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Posted Jun 26, 2024
Nice can but way overpriced
Sorry guys but I can get better quality for far less.
Bettye M.
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Posted Jan 20, 2026
Love our 45L butterfly trash can!!!
We have had the Simple Human butterfly trash can for 23 years & have had so many compliments & inquiries from guests who have used it . After many moves over the years, our can has gained a few scratches but still gets compliments. We decided to purchase another Simple Human butterfly can & couldn’t be more pleased with the new updated can! The slow close is great ! The...
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Jim S.
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Posted Jan 2, 2026
Built like a tank
I've never seen a trash can of this quality in my life. And im 72 years old. So many unique ideas built into this product which makes it stand out from all of the others. Just making my life so much easier. Thank you for producing such quality products.
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Theodorus B.
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Posted Dec 23, 2025
Great can, this is the
Great can, this is the second one we purchased in the last 23 years
We will buy again if we need another one in the future.
We will buy again if we need another one in the future.
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Bill T.
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Posted Dec 22, 2025
very nice-looking trash can
Wonderful trash can, looks good, easy to operate. It comes with a 10 year warranty. I had one that developed a noise when closing, they replaced it.
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Mark D.
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Posted Dec 20, 2025
Best kitchen trash can on the market
We have two of these trash cans. One for trash and one for recycling. These are the only cans our dog can’t break into. Very good quality and very durable. Worth the money.
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Allison P.
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Posted Dec 15, 2025
Almost perfect
Great trash can. Fits my kitchen perfectly, and I like that the bag is hidden when it’s closed. My one complaint is that it needs a holder on the back to hold the packs of trash bags. Seems like it would be fairly easy to have something magnetic to attach to the side or back or something that hooks into the handle on the back.
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Karen P.
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Posted Dec 12, 2025
2nd purchase
Wonderful product, my second purchase, highly recommend
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Diana E.
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Posted Oct 21, 2025
Love butterflies!
Love the butterfly lid - silent, effective, low height profile when open which means lid doesn’t hit anything when open (bins kept under standard height worksurface).
Looks good, easy to clean the outside. Whilst heavy for its size that means it is stable and doesn’t move as a lighter weight bin did. Deceptive as holds more waste than I expected for the size. (Downgrade...
Looks good, easy to clean the outside. Whilst heavy for its size that means it is stable and doesn’t move as a lighter weight bin did. Deceptive as holds more waste than I expected for the size. (Downgrade...
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Kathleen G.
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Posted Aug 19, 2025
Love this trash can
We bought one after seeing my sister-in-law's. Works great, good construction. Slim design fits perfectly in our space. A bit pricy but worth the money. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Kevin F.
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Posted Aug 15, 2025
Great look and use
This trash can in the kitchen is a perfect fit for counter heights and lengths, and this holds the 13 gal bag exceptionally.
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Karen V.
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Posted Jul 9, 2025
Love it
Friend recommended. Has had 12 years. Wedding gift. Now we have one and love it.
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Nikki E.
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Posted Jun 25, 2025
Love it!
Beautiful can. Love the look and the liners and the pocket inside the can for the liners.
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Latress P.
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Posted Jun 21, 2025
Worth the price
I’m happy I made the purchase. Although expensive for a garbage can. It does not hit my countertops; wide opening and you can make the top stay open.
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Mary T.
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Posted Jun 20, 2025
Love it. It's the 4
Love it. It's the 4 th one in all our family's homes
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Kathy B.
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Posted Jun 13, 2025
exceeds expectations!
This item is space efficient and quiet butterfly lid. Capacity is large so less trips to outside garbage can. This unit replaces the simple human predecessor we enjoyed for 21 years!!
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Colette M.
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Posted Jun 9, 2025
Perfect trash can
I love the looks and style of this step can. So convenient and well built. The butterfly opening is a great design. The opening does not hit the back of my wall or the sides of my cabinet. Compact design for as much as it holds. Very happy with my purchase.
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Megan S.
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Posted May 24, 2025
Nice trash can
Butterfly feature keeps the dog from getting in it. Easy to clean.
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Kalen W.
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Posted May 20, 2025
The Perfect Kitchen Trash Can
My mom has had one of these cans for years, so when it was time for me to purchase a can for my first apartment I knew this is the one I wanted. It is well made, sturdy, and as a bonus, looks great. I love that you can prop open the lid for when you need frequent access.
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Frederick C.
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Posted May 4, 2025
Game Changer
I already have the simple human butterfly 40 with two separate cans. The 45 with one can lets me go a week without having to put out the trash. Moved the butterfly 40 to the garage.
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Donna C.
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Posted Apr 9, 2025
Simply Great!
A Simple Human can may seem like an investment. I’ve bought at least 3 over the past 30 years and would not consider a different product for my kitchen. This can doesn’t disappoint. Durability is impeccable.
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