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Hefty 12.3gal Slim Step Trash Can with Locking Lid Black

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$25.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Locking Lid helps keep kids and pets out
  • Large 12-gallon Capacity
  • Features a step on foot pedal for hands free use
  • Slim profile takes up less space
  • Use with standard 13 gallon kitchen trash bag

Description

The Hefty Lockable Step On Plastic Trash Can has a locking lid to help keep curious pets and children out and easily avoid messes. The slim design in black with a 12-gallon capacity make this an ideal large kitchen trash can great for busy families who want to limit trips to take the garbage out. Use the step on pedal for easy, hands-free trash disposal. It also uses standard 13 gallon kitchen trash bag.
Features: Rectangle (shape)
Dimensions (Overall): 23.5 Inches (H) x 11.25 Inches (W) x 17.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 4.04 Pounds
Finish: Glossy
Features: Removable Lid, Pedal-Operated Lid, locking lids
Capacity (Volume): 12 Gallon
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
Care & Cleaning: Spot or Wipe Clean
TCIN: 14897046
UPC: 025947225804
Item Number (DPCI): 002-01-0182
Origin: Made in the USA
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 23 inches length x 18 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 4.63 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: what bags fit this can? The usual 13 gallon bags that I use don't fit.

submitted by emma - 4 years ago
  • A: As one answer said, the 13 gallon tall kitchen bags fit perfect. You MUST use the two notches at the back, then it will fit over the front lip. This keeps it from getting stuck in the hinge of the lid. Orient the bag correctly, use the notches at the back, and a 13 gallon tall kitchen bag fits just perfect.

    submitted bycory7329 - 4 years ago
  • A: 13 gallon trash bag does not fit to this trash can. I have to use 30 gallon trash bag to fit this one. Even 20 gallon did not fit.

    submitted byDad - 4 years ago
  • A: Hello Emma - This Hefty trash can was designed to be used with any 13 gallon tall kitchen trash bag.

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 4 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: If someone is struggling to use a typical 13 gallon trash bag, there is a good chance that they are not putting it in correctly. There are two notches on the top rim of the trashcan close to hinge. Hitch the liner to one notch. Then fold it over the rim of the can. Lastly hitch the liner to the other notch. It will be held tight and fits perfectly. Also, since the trashcan has the narrow sides on the front and back you will want the seems of the trash bag facing the front and back of the can. The first time I put the liner in, I did not see the notches for a minute. If you tried to fit the bag over the entire rim of the can or turned it 90 degrees orienting the seams toward the sides, it would not fit. The can is well designed and the liner fits snuggly when you use the notches. Great design for a can at this price!

    submitted bySara - 4 years ago

Q: What are the dimensions of the bottom of the trash can?

submitted by TargetShopper - 5 months ago
  • A: Hello - The bottom dimensions are 11.55 W x 17.46 L

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 5 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: I the bag able to be hidden inside can and not sticking out?

submitted by hazzy - 3 years ago
  • A: Hi hazzy - The bag does get wrapped around the rim of the wastebasket, but only an inch or so. Thank you!

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: What is the total height with the lid open?

submitted by MC - 3 years ago
  • A: Hi MC - The height of our Hefty 12.3 Slim Step On with the lid open is 27.68 inches. Thank you!

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: what are the dimensions?

submitted by Mara D - 3 years ago
  • A: Mara - The dimensions of our Hefty 12.3 Gal Slim Step On are 12.2 inches x 18.11 inches x 24.32 inches. Thank you!

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can I use this trash can outdoor?

submitted by Alicia - 4 years ago
  • A: Hi Alicia - Great question! Our Hefty trash cans are intended for indoor household use. Thank you! - Jen

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Why doesn't the lid open each time I stop on the pedal? Sometimes I have to stomp on it 3 times to get it to open.

submitted by Jazzmonkie - 4 years ago
  • A: Hello Jazzmonkie - Sorry to hear you are having issues with your Hefty trash can. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. The link that holds the lid and the foot pedal may have come unengaged. Please check the long plastic link in the back of the can to ensure that it is attached in both places. I hope this helps. Have a great day! - Michelle

    submitted byMichelle - 4 years ago

Q: Is there a way for the lid to stay open when it's opened, or will it always fall closed without the pedal being pushed?

submitted by Bananasmile - 4 years ago
  • A: Hello - Great question. The lid on this Hefty trash can opens when the pedal is pushed and closes upon removal of pressure on the pedal. The lid was not designed to stay open. Sorry for any inconvenience. Have a great day!

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can this lid open up all the way back like a 90 degree ?

submitted by Sue - 4 years ago
  • A: Hello Sue - Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Yes, the Hefty trash can lid you reference does open to 90 degrees. Have a great day! - Michelle

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is the lid a soft close lid?

submitted by JJ - 4 years ago
  • A: Good Morning JJ - Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Unfortunately the Hefty trash can that you reference does not come with a soft close lid, however, there are other Hefty trash cans sold on Target.com that include a soft close lid. Have a great day! - Michelle

    submitted byHMS Customer Service - 4 years ago
    Brand expert
4.3 out of 5 stars with 827 reviews
quality: 3.97 out of 5
value: 4.01 out of 5
72% would recommend
264 recommendations

simple nice trash can

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
j - 12 days ago
Had for 4 years and still works perfectly fine
quality: 5 out of 5
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Doesnt open when you step on the bottom

3 out of 5 stars
Brook - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
It’s a good trash can but the part that you step on to open it just doesn’t work it, the part in the back that makes it open keeps coming undone
1 reply from HMS Customer Service team - 3 months ago
Hello Brook - We are happy to assist you further with any potential replacement parts you may need. Please fill out this form with additional information for us to do so. Thanks! https://www.hmsmfg.com/contact-us
quality: 2 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
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Broke in six months

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Shopperific - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Six months after purchasing, the lid broke.
1 reply from HMS Customer Service team - 6 months ago
Hello - We are happy to ship you a replacement lid. Please fill out this form with shipping information. Thanks! https://www.hmsmfg.com/contact-us
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
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Piece of garbage

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Owell - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Didn’t last 3 months for a single guy that produces 1 bag of garbage a week.
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
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Love it!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jennifer - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love it. It's very light, which is great, but it does slide across the floor whenever we open it. We'll need to get something to put on the bottom to stop it from sliding, but that doesn't bother me. It's SO much more convenient than the oval stainless steel trash cans I've always owned. With the oval ones, I always had to go around the corner of my kitchen counter to open it (the step pedal always faces into the narrow walkway from the living room to the kitchen, rather than facing into the kitchen). It seems like such a small thing, but having the step pedal facing into the kitchen, right next to my counter feels so much more efficient. I almost spent $100 on a slim stainless steel trash can, but I'm so glad I got this one instead.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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10 out of 10

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Phillluz000 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Love it! Sturdy and the black color looks good.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Worth getting

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
scorpiomom32 - 1 year ago
I've had this one for several years, and finally, someone broke the lock, lol. We need one with a lock due to our cat who likes to climb in it, unfortunately. As I said, ours lasted several years and now purchasing another. I like the slim design vs. the wide for where we keep it in our kitchen.
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Beat trash can ever!!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Grace - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This is actually the best trash can ever. When you put the bag in, it allows air to come out the back so when you put the bag in, you don’t have to worry about a big bubble of air that we used to all have to bend over and try to squeeze the bag onto the walls of the bin. Instead you just put the bag in and let the trash do all that work, and no more wasting half the trash bag on the air trapped underneath the bag. Highly recommend this to anyone and everyone!
1 reply from HMS Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Thank you for the review, Grace! We appreciate your business.
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Keeps smell in-great price point

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
E Mush - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
For the price you seriously can’t beat this trash can. This is the second one I’ve purchased over the years and I never switch it to because I love it. Keeps the smell in!
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Newyorker

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pinaygirl - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Product value & durabilty
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Tore a hole in trash bag

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
pruiz - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
The opening/closing mechanism tore a hole in the trash bag. Fortunately it was right under bag’s drawstring, bury it was still inconvenient and annoying. Additionally, the foot to open the lid is hidden, so opening it requires more attention than I’d like to give a trash can. The lid is NOT soft-close, so it will slam upon release of the pedal.
1 reply from HMS Customer Service team - 2 years ago
pruiz - The Hefty 12.3 Slim Trash Can was designed for its hands free ease of use. It does not offer a "soft close" action. We are sorry to hear yours did not meet your expectations. Please feel free to return to Target for a refund. Thank you! HMS Mfg. Co. Customer Support
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
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It works just fine !

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
hayley smiles - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It works well so far . The lid is a little challenging to work with but it's fine overall
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Big price, cheap quality

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Momof4 - 2 years ago
Lid easily falls off. Can’t even prop it completely open to take out garbage without it falling off. Also the lock completely came off
1 reply from HMS Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Momof4 - We are sorry to hear your Hefty Slim Trash Can did not work as expected. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at www.hmsmfg.com/take-action so we can assist in getting you a replacement lid. Thank you! HMS Mfg. Co. Customer Support
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
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Wonderful product!!!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Frequent Consumer - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I like this product because it was very simple to assemble, it was slim lined, so it didn’t take up a lot of space, I didn’t have to use my hand to open the lid, and it wasn’t very expensive, definitely within my budget.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Good affordable trashcan

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Phil S - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Our old trashcan broke and I wanted a similar trashcan with a foot pedal opener. As I looked, I couldn't believe the high price for some. I was happy to find this one with what I wanted for a reasonable price. It works well.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Poor design

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Travis - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
The open/close mechanism is super weak
1 reply from HMS Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Travis - The Hefty Lockable Trash Can is the perfect option for keeping pets and children out of the trash. We are sorry to hear yours did not meet your expectations. Please feel free to return to Target for a full refund. Thank you! HMS Mfg. Co. Customer Support
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Best trash can

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Arielle - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is the best kitchen trashcan I have ever had. Perfect size for 13 gallon bags, just step on the lever to open without touching the lid. Easy to add the bag and fits on easily. Easy to remove the bag. I have had it for 2 months and have not had any problems.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Good for the price

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jeff - 2 years ago
This is good for the price. It could be a bit heavier so that it doesn't inch back when you use the pedal.
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 4 out of 5
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Great can!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Shell - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It works as advertised!
value: 4 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Not rodent-proof

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Frank - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Rodents can easily climb the back of the trash can and slip through the opening surrounding the hinge. We’ve found rodents in our trash multiple times and watched them climb through the hinge despite the lid being closed and locked. Now we have a rodent issue and a new trash can to buy.
1 reply from HMS Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Frank - We are sorry to hear your Hefty Trash Can did not meet your expectations. Please feel free to reach out to us at www.hmsmfg.com/take-action so we can assist in getting you a refund for your can (if within the one year warranty). Thank you! HMS Mfg. Co. Customer Support
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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