So the containers are smaller than 13 gallon trash can. But, if you want to keep your landfill and recycle materials neatly packed in a single space,  this will work. Making more trips to the dumpster isn’t a hassle if they’re close by. Also, having a smaller receptacle may help you become aware that you’re producing too much trash and need to find a way to reduce as much as possible it certainly has for me.