The Rev-A-Shelf-RV-814PB-Single 20 Qt trash can is a trash can that can be attached inside cabinets. It is designed to fit into standard size cabinets and can be rotated to fit along two dimensions as according to the cabinet orientation where it is to be attached.

Rev-A-Shelf – RV-814PB can be used in kitchens, under the sinks, in bathrooms and laundry rooms or in any other place where a sliding inside cabinet trash bin might prove to be useful.

The trash bin can be mounted on the cabinet floor and can be made to slide in or out with the help of an adjusting frame that comes along with this product. In case one would want to mount it on the cabinet door then a separate door mount would need to be purchased too. But the good news is that the same company can provide you one.

Features

• Standard dimensions of 14.6 x 8.5 x 16.6 inches
• Weighs 6 pounds
• Capacity of 20 quarts or 5 gallons
• White container made of strong plastic
• 35lb – 3/4 extension Euro slide system
• Adjustable frame
• Can rotate to either fit an 8.5″ or 14.6″ opening
• Simple installation with four screws
• Warranty available by manufacturer
• Made in U.S.A.
• Can be shipped domestically within U.S and also to select foreign countries.

Pros

• Can be fitted inside cabinets.
• Can slide in and out with ease.
• Can be hidden.
• Saves floor space.
• Prevents odor escape.
• Strong and sturdy make.
• Standard size that can fit in most cabinets.
• Standard weight.
• Large capacity.
• Easy Availability.

Cons

• Trash bin cover has to be purchased
• The installation needs to be done properly as per manual instructions.

Comparison

A similar sliding bin of the same capacity is hard to find. Yet Simplehuman Under-Counter Pull-Out Trash Can offer is quite close to the Rev-A-Shelf 814PB. The Simplehuman offer has larger dimensions though and is also heavier and also it is not made of plastic but metal (not steel).

The dimensions of this Simplehuman trash can is 20 x 19 x 10 inches, and it weighs 15 pounds. The cost of this Simplehuman trash can is more than the Rev-A-Shelf -814PB trash can, though the warranty is explicitly mentioned as five years.

If we have to compare with the trash cans of larger capacity and dimensions then we should also compare the Rev-A-Shelf -814PB – Single 20 Qt trash can with the Rev-A-Shelf – RV-18C S -12KD – Single 35 Qt. Pull-Out Chrome and Black Waste Container with Basket at the Rear. The later sliding trash can has a capacity of 35 quarts, which is 8 and ¾ gallons.

The dimensions of this trash can are 22 x 10.6 x 10.6 inches, and it weighs 10.6 pounds. It is made of metal (not steel) and also has a limited period warranty. As far as the dimensions of this product are concerned it is quite close to the Simplehuman product as discussed above, though it is much lighter and the price of this trash can is only a little bit more.

Verdict

Trash cans are available in all shapes and sizes and choosing the best fit, as per your indoor décor, requirements, facilities and limitations, can prove to be quite a daunting and time-consuming task.

For this very reason, many people buy any trash can they might happen to see. Well, this can be an approach, yet it is not a good approach in general. Just because some issues require deliberation, it doesn’t become trivial and not worth considering at all.

Trash bins are no longer considered as trivial matters at all. Trash bin choice and placement are becoming a major determinant of interior décor environment, and often interior decorators may also include suggestions of trash bins with their interior decoration plans.

Actually most interior decorators have this concern in mind, and now most firms are addressing this concern by coming up with all types of trash bin offers that not only score high on functionality but have great designs that enhance interior decors.

It is important to choose a trash bin of the appropriate size. A wrong sized trash bin will give rise to the need of working out all sorts of solutions that might really be messy, for example, if your trash bin is too large you might have to place a divider in between and search for the right size liners. If it is too small, you might have to think of fitting in another one.

Buying at the right price is also important. Though it is advisable not to opt for low-quality products, at the same time, it is not clever to pay for features which may not be necessary at all.