Why choose plastic trash cans?  There are many reasons why people would choose a  plastic trash can verses the metal variety but the best reason is durability and toughness.  They can take a lot more of a beating and still have a better appearance after years of service. Plastic cans come in several styles all which have been designed for different uses or preferences.

The prices of these can range from $5 dollars for a small 13 5/8 quart to over $200 for a 95 gallon four wheel mobile trash container

To decide on which type of plastic trash cans that should be purchased you should determined the use and then what size will best suite its purpose and a price range.

Some reviews for different sized plastic trash cans are:

20 Gallon
For a round trash container check out the Rubbermaid Round Base Brute. This has a 5 star rating and has a list price of $46 but can be found online at the time of this writing for around $25.  The professional grade constructed gray plastic is thick and feels solid. It has built in handles which allows for easy lifting. It is a great plastic trash can for the home and dolly wheels and a lid may be purchased seperatly.

32 Gallon
Another Rubbermaid container is the round 32 gallon plastic trash can that again gets a 5 star rating and has a list price of $45.50 but can be found as low as $32 (at time of writing) with approx $12 shipping.  This is a professional grade gray plastic that has been shown to withstand the harsh winters of Chicago and the heat of Las Vegas, taking the abuse of the garbage companies.  A seperate lid can be purchased for less than $10.  If you want to be able to roll your plastic trash can a 4 wheel dolly can also be purchased for under $45.

10 1/2 Gallon

Your typical kitchen sized wastebasket.  The OXO 10 1/2 Gallon Slim Step Trash Can – Black This is also another 5 star rating and lists for $34.99 .  It is a great black plastic step open wastebasket and fits 13 gallon trash liners.  It has a slim design and can fit in smaller tight fitting places.

10 1/2 Gallon Step On
This is not a Rubbermaid product but the Simplehuman CW1322 slim plastic 10-1/2-Gallon step can gets a 5 star rating.  The lid opens by stepping on a pedal and the lid also has a slide lock to keep the lid shut for safety.  This is a great black plastic trash can as it has a slim profile with wheels and an integrated handle.  It lists for $55 but can be found online for less than $40.

Depending on your needs and what you want in a plastic trash can, I believe the Rubbermaid brand is one of the best and should be top choice as many other satisfied owners have expressed their feeling in reviews. There are many other sizes and shapes of other Rubbermaid products and I recommend you check them out if your are looking for larger sizes or different shapes and colors.