Everybody needs a kitchen trash can, so companies can charge high prices since they know people will buy them. On that note, plastic ones are cheaper since metal is more expensive.
Other things that increase the prices of trash cans include:
Fancy opening mechanisms.
Odor control.
Choosing a bigger size.
Dual compartments.
Slide-in trash cans.
We think it’s worth investing the money in a quality trash can, especially if it has odor control or a no-touch opening mechanism since this keeps your kitchen fresher and cleaner.