--- product_id: 1879309 title: "40 liter butterfly step can recycler" brand: "simplehuman" price: "B/.1183" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Simplehuman" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1879309-40-liter-butterfly-step-can-recycler store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # Silent slow-close lid tech Butterfly lid for max clearance Steel pedal lasts 150,000+ steps 40 liter butterfly step can recycler **Brand:** simplehuman **Price:** B/.1183 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦋 Elevate your kitchen game with the trash can that’s as smart as it is stylish! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 40 liter butterfly step can recycler by simplehuman - **How much does it cost?** B/.1183 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1879309-40-liter-butterfly-step-can-recycler) ## Best For - simplehuman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted simplehuman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Outlast:** Steel pedal engineered for 20+ years of daily use—no flimsy parts here. - • **Whisper-Quiet Close:** Patented lid shox tech ensures a slow, silent lid close—no more slams. - • **Effortless Bag Changes:** Removable inner bucket with bucket park makes trash swaps clean and easy. - • **Fingerprint-Proof Finish:** Keeps your sleek stainless steel looking flawless and smudge-free. - • **Space-Savvy Butterfly Lid:** Split doors open from center—perfect for tight kitchen nooks and low counters. ## Overview This 45-liter brushed stainless steel trash can features an innovative butterfly lid that opens from the center for maximum clearance under low countertops. Engineered with a durable steel pedal rated for over 150,000 steps and patented silent lid shox technology, it offers quiet, long-lasting performance. The removable inner bucket and fingerprint-proof finish combine convenience with a sleek, modern look—ideal for efficient, stylish living spaces. ## Description Product Description Our butterfly step can has an innovative butterfly lid design that opens from the center for maximum clearance under low countertops. The slim, space-efficient shape makes the most of tight spaces. The strong steel pedal and patented lid shox technology ensure the can will function smoothly and quietly for years. Our code K liner fits this can perfectly — no bunching or slipping for a cleaner trash experience. Brand Story We design tools that help people become more efficient at home. Day to day life has room for improvement. That's the basic thinking behind simplehuman. Many activities in our daily routine are so basic that we take them for granted. Washing our hands, cleaning up after a meal, grooming and prepping our appearance. Through innovation and new technologies, we find ways to streamline these simple tasks. We call our products tools for efficient living. Review: worth the price! - Never thought I'd spend this much on trash cans, and my husband thought I had gone mad. However, once the 2 cans I ordered arrived securely packed in SimpleHuman boxes and also within larger desertcart boxes (they were massive packages!) and I set them up in the kitchen (one for recycling and one for garbage) we were both convinced I'd made the right purchase. The 13 gallon bags I buy in bulk from Costco or Sam's Club fit fine, but since each can came with 3 packages of sample bags (I think 2 or 3 bags per package), I'm using those for now. I've only had the cans a few days, but so far we really like them--and we only had to take the trash out ONCE in two days! We usually fill up our old can at least twice a day. The butterfly feature is the reason I purchased these particular cans, and the quiet close (they close slowly, they don't slap down!) is very nice. To change the bag, you only have to lift the back of the can and tilt it forward so that it stays propped up a bit, and pull the old bag out. No need to take out the entire plastic liner can. In other words, there is no lifting (other than the actual bag of trash). To keep the top open to peel carrots or whatnot, you just move the metal bars holding each side up into a little grooves and presto!--the can stays open for you. These have a 10 year warranty, for which I plan to register online. I purposely chose not to buy a motion sensor can because there seems to be too much chance it will fail. But these don't have any fancy mechanisms, as far as I can tell, so should hold up pretty well. The reviews seem to suggest this will be the case. The reason we replaced our little $10 plastic under-the-sink open trashcan is because the one year old cat we just adopted kept sneaking in the cabinet and dumping the trash all over the kitchen and dragging it out into the rest of the house! This TOTALLY solved our problem (though somewhat expensively--but that's neither here nor there!). And our recycling was going into an old plastic gallon ice cream tub and had to be taken out several times a day (and was gross to look at). Now we have this HUGE enclosed can and can put everything in there and take it out far less often. Everyone in the family is very happy with these can. So worth the money!!! If you are considering these and they fit your budget (I used birthday money, but I'm a little embarrassed to say this in my thank you note to mom :-), go for it. If all you are looking for is a trashcan, go to Walmart and spend $10-20. But if you want a trashcan that looks good, works really well, holds a lot, fits normal 13 gallon bags and will supposedly last for years, spend the extra bucks and be done with it. You'll be glad you did! Review: and I couldn't be more happy with it - I waited 3 years to buy this can, and I couldn't be more happy with it. It's beautiful and functional. I FINALLY have a trash bin is not a point of shame in my kitchen! It's pretty much a work of art, only better because it serves a purpose! The soft-close lid gives you enough time to drop in whatever refuse you need to, without having to keep your foot on the step. The butterfly lid closes flush with the can, leaving no leverage for dogs to be able to nose into the can—a problem we've had with every other trash can. No more having to remember to orient the can in a certain direction before leaving home in order to keep the dogs out. The interior plastic can lifts out easily and smoothly. The matching can liners fit the plastic can liner perfectly. As with any product, how satisfied you will be with the product depends on what you were looking for. One 1-star reviewer complained that this can doesn't contain odors, but nothing in the product description makes any claim that the can WOULD contain odors. That said, it does so far better than my old trash can did. If you regularly have stinky trash that you know will be sitting around for a few days before you remove it, you should exercise the same caution as you would with any other large can, and not put stinky stuff into it until you're ready to take out the trash. OR, buy a smaller can that forces you to take out the trash more frequently—this can comes in several sizes and this one is the largest-capacity model. Simple common sense. I don't clean out leftovers from my fridge until the trash is ready to go out anyway. This product is the answer to everything I hate about dealing with my trash, and could only be improved upon if it took out the trash itself. It comes with a 10 year warranty, and I'm sure I will have this can for longer than that—or a replacement if this one fails. I saved up for this to be able to afford the luxury, and it is worth ever penny. You won't be sorry you made this purchase. CUSTOMER SERVICE NOTE: the customer service for this vendor was incredible. I ordered my can, and it arrived slightly dented, even though the packaging was completely in tact. I groaned and was so disappointed, thinking that the return process was going to be such a pain in the butt. I even considered just living with the dent, except it was on the side that would not be facing a wall, and I paid so much for it I really felt I should have a new can in perfect condition. When I got on to desertcart and initiated the return/exchange process it was COMPLETELY PAINLESS! I stated what was wrong. I had the option of exchanging or returning with options to have a driver bring a label to my house and pick up the return! (Or to drop off someplace if I preferred.) And I didn't have to wait for my returned item to arrive before they sent a new one. I received my replacement can the next DAY! And the driver that dropped it off picked up my return and hauled it away. For an exchange, it was the most painless and convenient exchange I've ever had to deal with. ## Features - BUTTERFLY LID - Split doors open from the center for maximum clearance under low countertops. - STRONG STEEL PEDAL - Our strong steel pedal is engineered to last over 150,000 steps — that's more than 20 steps a day for 20 years. - SILENT CLOSE LID - Our patented lid shox technology controls the motion of the lid for a slow, silent close. - INTERNAL HINGE - Allows you to place this can right up against the wall. - STAY-OPEN LID - The lid stays open for as long as you like — perfect for longer chores. - REMOVABLE INNER BUCKET - Durable inner bucket catches messy drips and lifts out for easy cleaning. - FINGERPRINT-PROOF - Fingerprint-proof finish resists smudges to keep stainless steel shiny. - CUSTOM FIT LINERS - Our code K liners are designed to fit this can perfectly so they don't slip. Extra-thick plastic and double-seam construction prevent rips and tears. - BUCKET PARK - For easy bag change, lift the inner bucket a few inches, tilt it toward you, then rest it in the bucket park position. - NON-SKID BASE - Non-skid base has rubber pads that are gentle on floors and keep the can steady. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008673164 | | Additional Features | Quiet Close | | Best Sellers Rank | #36,167 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #71 in Wastebaskets | | Brand Name | simplehuman | | Capacity | 45 Liters | | Color | Brushed | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,364) | | Finish Type | Brushed | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00838810015361 | | Included Components | Trash Can | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 23.3"L x 10.4"W x 26"H | | Item Type Name | simplehuman 45 Liter / 11.9 Gallon Butterfly Lid Kitchen Step Trash Can, Brushed Stainless Steel | | Item Weight | 8.48 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | simplehuman | | Material Type | brushed stainless steel, 100% post consumer recycled plastic inner bucket | | Opening Mechanism | Open-Top | | Recommended Uses For Product | Kitchen | | Room Type | Kitchen | | Shape | D-Shaped | | UPC | 838810015361 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** simplehuman - **Capacity:** 45 Liters - **Color:** Brushed - **Finish Type:** Brushed - **Material:** brushed stainless steel, 100% post consumer recycled plastic inner bucket - **Opening Mechanism:** Open-Top - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Kitchen - **Room Type:** Kitchen - **Shape:** D-Shaped - **Special Feature:** Quiet Close ## Images ![40 liter butterfly step can recycler - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511Gn3Qk8tL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How does the butterfly lid work?** A: Split doors open from the center for maximum clearance under low countertops, and it's equipped with our patented lid shox technology for a slow, silent close. **Q: What are custom fit liners?** A: Our custom fit liners are specially designed to fit our cans perfectly without bunching, slipping, or unsightly bag overhang, creating a cleaner, more polished look for your space. **Q: Which custom fit liners work with this can?** A: The 45L Butterfly Step Can uses Code K The 40L Butterfly Recycler uses Code D The 30L Butterfly Step Can uses Code H The 18L Butterfly Step Can uses Code L The 10L Butterfly Step Can uses Code R **Q: Is the odorsorb pod compatible with this model?** A: Yes, the pod fits discreetly under the lid and uses a microporous membrane to continuously release natural plant oils that neutralize trash odors. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worth the price! *by C***Y on May 12, 2014* Never thought I'd spend this much on trash cans, and my husband thought I had gone mad. However, once the 2 cans I ordered arrived securely packed in SimpleHuman boxes and also within larger Amazon boxes (they were massive packages!) and I set them up in the kitchen (one for recycling and one for garbage) we were both convinced I'd made the right purchase. The 13 gallon bags I buy in bulk from Costco or Sam's Club fit fine, but since each can came with 3 packages of sample bags (I think 2 or 3 bags per package), I'm using those for now. I've only had the cans a few days, but so far we really like them--and we only had to take the trash out ONCE in two days! We usually fill up our old can at least twice a day. The butterfly feature is the reason I purchased these particular cans, and the quiet close (they close slowly, they don't slap down!) is very nice. To change the bag, you only have to lift the back of the can and tilt it forward so that it stays propped up a bit, and pull the old bag out. No need to take out the entire plastic liner can. In other words, there is no lifting (other than the actual bag of trash). To keep the top open to peel carrots or whatnot, you just move the metal bars holding each side up into a little grooves and presto!--the can stays open for you. These have a 10 year warranty, for which I plan to register online. I purposely chose not to buy a motion sensor can because there seems to be too much chance it will fail. But these don't have any fancy mechanisms, as far as I can tell, so should hold up pretty well. The reviews seem to suggest this will be the case. The reason we replaced our little $10 plastic under-the-sink open trashcan is because the one year old cat we just adopted kept sneaking in the cabinet and dumping the trash all over the kitchen and dragging it out into the rest of the house! This TOTALLY solved our problem (though somewhat expensively--but that's neither here nor there!). And our recycling was going into an old plastic gallon ice cream tub and had to be taken out several times a day (and was gross to look at). Now we have this HUGE enclosed can and can put everything in there and take it out far less often. Everyone in the family is very happy with these can. So worth the money!!! If you are considering these and they fit your budget (I used birthday money, but I'm a little embarrassed to say this in my thank you note to mom :-), go for it. If all you are looking for is a trashcan, go to Walmart and spend $10-20. But if you want a trashcan that looks good, works really well, holds a lot, fits normal 13 gallon bags and will supposedly last for years, spend the extra bucks and be done with it. You'll be glad you did! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and I couldn't be more happy with it *by S***M on November 25, 2014* I waited 3 years to buy this can, and I couldn't be more happy with it. It's beautiful and functional. I FINALLY have a trash bin is not a point of shame in my kitchen! It's pretty much a work of art, only better because it serves a purpose! The soft-close lid gives you enough time to drop in whatever refuse you need to, without having to keep your foot on the step. The butterfly lid closes flush with the can, leaving no leverage for dogs to be able to nose into the can—a problem we've had with every other trash can. No more having to remember to orient the can in a certain direction before leaving home in order to keep the dogs out. The interior plastic can lifts out easily and smoothly. The matching can liners fit the plastic can liner perfectly. As with any product, how satisfied you will be with the product depends on what you were looking for. One 1-star reviewer complained that this can doesn't contain odors, but nothing in the product description makes any claim that the can WOULD contain odors. That said, it does so far better than my old trash can did. If you regularly have stinky trash that you know will be sitting around for a few days before you remove it, you should exercise the same caution as you would with any other large can, and not put stinky stuff into it until you're ready to take out the trash. OR, buy a smaller can that forces you to take out the trash more frequently—this can comes in several sizes and this one is the largest-capacity model. Simple common sense. I don't clean out leftovers from my fridge until the trash is ready to go out anyway. This product is the answer to everything I hate about dealing with my trash, and could only be improved upon if it took out the trash itself. It comes with a 10 year warranty, and I'm sure I will have this can for longer than that—or a replacement if this one fails. I saved up for this to be able to afford the luxury, and it is worth ever penny. You won't be sorry you made this purchase. CUSTOMER SERVICE NOTE: the customer service for this vendor was incredible. I ordered my can, and it arrived slightly dented, even though the packaging was completely in tact. I groaned and was so disappointed, thinking that the return process was going to be such a pain in the butt. I even considered just living with the dent, except it was on the side that would not be facing a wall, and I paid so much for it I really felt I should have a new can in perfect condition. When I got on to Amazon and initiated the return/exchange process it was COMPLETELY PAINLESS! I stated what was wrong. I had the option of exchanging or returning with options to have a driver bring a label to my house and pick up the return! (Or to drop off someplace if I preferred.) And I didn't have to wait for my returned item to arrive before they sent a new one. I received my replacement can the next DAY! And the driver that dropped it off picked up my return and hauled it away. For an exchange, it was the most painless and convenient exchange I've ever had to deal with. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best kitchen trash can ever *by B***D on April 10, 2026* Our 35lb cardigan welsh corgi is an expert scrounger when it comes to kitchen garbage. So good at it that he needed emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction after eating corn cobs out of our last trash can. But not with this can. He can't tip it, turn it over or open it. 30lb kitchen trash bags fit it too. Easy to empty & I love that you never have to touch the lid to open it. Well worth the cost. ## Frequently Bought Together - simplehuman CW1897 45L Slim Butterfly Kitchen Pedal Bin, Strong Steel Pedal, Silent Soft Close Lid, Stay-Open Lid, Non-Skid Base, Fingerprint-Proof, Inner Bucket, Brushed Stainless Steel - simplehuman CW0260 code K Custom Fit Bin Liner Bulk Pack, White Plastic (3 Pack of 20, Total 60 Liners) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1879309-40-liter-butterfly-step-can-recycler](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1879309-40-liter-butterfly-step-can-recycler) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*