Sterilite Touch Top Wastebasket Model1097 Review

 When I recently bought a home with a white kitchen I realized I needed a better trash can to match everything else. After some shopping around I found the Sterilite #1097 48 quart trash can. It is white (so matched the kitchen) and has some good features as follows: 

• Flat back
• Touch Top Lid
• 48 quart capacity
• Inner liner holder
• Lid open to 90 degree angle 

I like the flat back since this lets me push the trash can up close to the wall which saves some room. Also, the touch-top lid is convenient, although I worry about how long it will work. The size is good too - for 1 to 2 people. 

In my experience this trash can won't get too dingy looking either if you wash it from time to time. Most Sterilite products I have owned have an 'average' durability. They aren't quite a long-lasting as Rubbermaid but seem to hold up a respectable amount of time. The bag liner is somewhat visible from the outside if you don't carefully tuck it in. That doesn't bother me though! 

I paid $10.99 for this kitchen trash can at Target. There were quite a few other models to pick from but the Sterilite Touch Top 48 quart trash can was a good balance of quality to price. I also liked it's features - especially the lid which prevents the dog from poking his head in there. I don't hesitate to recommend this trash can for kitchens, but have some concerns about how long the pop-up lid will work. Overall 4 stars.