# Ultra Convenient Disposal The Trash Know is Practical and Beautiful, But Not Too Trashy By Eric Gratacap | Published 2009-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-trash References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/12/23/trash-knows-best/) & [uniqueart.tw](http://www.uniqueart.com.tw/) You would think that the trash can has reached its pinnacle of design and practicality. In fact, you could say that you “know trash,” but until you see these Trash Know bins, you don’t. Not only are these bins [sleek enough to grace any kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-receptacles), but their idea of having the [bag roll sit in the base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco) ready for the refill is so simple and obvious. The greatest ideas usually are. To top it off they added a little flair by adding multiple colored options for the top which is good for the [cities that compost and recycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartsort). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Trash Bins:** Opportunity to disrupt the market by creating trash cans with a visually appealing design - **Rolling Bag Bases:** Opportunity to innovate trash cans by integrating a simple and convenient bag refill system - **Colored Tops:** Opportunity to differentiate trash cans by offering a variety of colors for tops and lids ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Opportunity for businesses in this industry to create modern and stylish trash cans for the home - **Commercial Waste Management:** Opportunity for businesses in this industry to create durable and efficient trash cans for high-traffic areas - **Sustainability:** Opportunity for businesses in this industry to design trash cans that promote recycling and composting ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tipping Trash Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niko-trash-bin.md) - [Modular Organization Garbage Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-garbage-bins.md) - [Customizable Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totem-compact-unit.md) - [Chic Kitchen Compost Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplehuman.md) - [Modular Trash Organization Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sortmate-trash-cans.md) - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Automated Anti-Odor Trash Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zita-square.md) - [Whimsical Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-garbage-bags.md) - [Versatile Egg-Shaped Waste Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgen-waste-bin.md)