Outdoor Trash Cans

The best outdoor trash cans for patios

Five cans for a deck or patio, ranked on footprint, latching and whether they read as furniture. The top pick is the Suncast Trash Hideaway 33.

By Ryder M. · Last reviewed September 29, 2026

Wooden deck with patio chairs and a table

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The short answer

Buy the Suncast Trash Hideaway 33 if you want a latching lid on something that does not look like a trash can, and the Keter Darwin 38 if you want the wood-look panelling and a bit more volume. If you need two cans out of sight, buy two hideaways rather than one cabinet.

#	Product	Best for	Price
01	Suncast Trash Hideaway Refuse Container, 33 GallonA latching-lid resin can with a wicker texture, for the deck or patio where a municipal cart would look wrong.	Best for patios and decks	$64.99 · View on Amazon Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money
02	Keter Darwin 38 Gallon Outdoor Trash CanA wood-plank-textured resin can in a 16-inch-square footprint, with a double-latch lid — for a deck where a municipal cart would look wrong.	Best-looking patio can	$99.99 · View on Amazon Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money
03	Suncast 39-Gallon Resin Outdoor Hideaway Trash CanThe larger Hideaway, for a patio that generates more than a 33 can hold between collections.	Best larger patio can	$79.00 · View on Amazon Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money
04	Suncast 33 Gallon Trash Hideaway, 2-PackTwo matching wicker-style hideaways in one box, so trash and recycling both disappear and both latch.	Best for two cans	$124.99 · View on Amazon Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money
05	Keter Store-It-Out MIDI Outdoor Resin Storage ShedA 30-cubic-foot resin cabinet that takes two 32-gallon cans, with a lift lid so you can use it without opening the front.	Best two-can enclosure	$252.87 · View on Amazon Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money

A patio can is a different purchase from a curbside cart, and the criteria barely overlap. Nobody is wheeling this to the road. What it has to do is take a bag, keep the weather and the flies out, survive UV for several summers, and not be the first thing a guest looks at.

How we picked

We have not weathered these through a season. What we did was compare published dimensions, materials, lid designs and warranties for the patio-format cans we could confirm are currently sold, and rank on what an outdoor entertaining space actually demands. Methodology, disclosure.

The criteria: footprint, because patio floor is the scarcest resource; whether the lid latches, since a lid that only rests on the rim is a wind and raccoon problem; UV and weather claims, because a faded chalky can after two summers is the usual failure; whether a standard bag fits; and whether the thing looks like furniture from ten feet away.

Warranty is worth reading carefully at this end of the market. Several patio cans carry ninety-day general warranties, which is very short for an object that lives permanently in UV and frost — we say so on each product rather than burying it.

The picks in full

01 — Best for patios and decks

Suncast Trash Hideaway Refuse Container, 33 Gallon

A latching-lid resin can with a wicker texture, for the deck or patio where a municipal cart would look wrong.

Liner size: Standard 30-33 gallon liners
Exterior: 17" W x 17" D x 31.5" H
Interior: 14" W x 14" D x 26" H
Lid: Hinged, latching
Material: All-weather resin
Warranty: 90 days general

The latch is the point: a hinged lid that clicks shut is a materially harder target for a raccoon than a lid resting on a rim. The wicker-style finish and the solid bottom panel mean it reads as outdoor furniture rather than refuse, which is why people will actually put it on a deck rather than hiding it down the side of the house. It assembles without tools.

What we'd flag: the general warranty is 90 days, which is very short for something living outdoors in UV and frost. Compare that against ten years on a Toter before you decide.

$64.99 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money

02 — Best-looking patio can

Keter Darwin 38 Gallon Outdoor Trash Can

A wood-plank-textured resin can in a 16-inch-square footprint, with a double-latch lid — for a deck where a municipal cart would look wrong.

Capacity: 38 gallons
Bags: Standard 30-39 gallon
Dimensions: 16.14" L x 16.14" W x 33.35" H
Lid: Double-latch
Base: Removable drip tray
Material: Weather-resistant resin, wood-plank texture

The Darwin is 16.14" square and 33.35" tall, which is a small footprint for 38 gallons: it goes against a railing or beside a door without eating the walkway. The plank texture is the point — on a deck it reads as furniture rather than refuse. Unlike most decorative cans the lid is not just resting there; Keter fits two latches that hold it and the bag in place in wind. The removable drip tray in the base catches the leak you will eventually get and lifts out to be rinsed.

What we'd flag: latches that stop a lid lifting in wind are not an animal latch. Raccoons work problems with their hands, and this is a can chosen for how it looks — if they visit your deck, add a strap. The wood look is also a texture, not timber, so it will never weather to match real decking.

$99.99 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money

03 — Best larger patio can

Suncast 39-Gallon Resin Outdoor Hideaway Trash Can

The larger Hideaway, for a patio that generates more than a 33 can hold between collections.

Capacity: 39 gallons
Material: All-weather resin
Lid: Hinged

Same all-weather resin and the same discreet look, with meaningfully more capacity. For an outdoor kitchen or a household that entertains, the 33 fills in an afternoon and this does not.

What we'd flag: it is still a resin patio can, not a municipal cart. Do not expect it to survive being tipped by a truck arm or dragged loaded across gravel.

$79.00 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money

04 — Best for two cans

Suncast 33 Gallon Trash Hideaway, 2-Pack

Two matching wicker-style hideaways in one box, so trash and recycling both disappear and both latch.

Units: Two, each fitting 30-33 gallon liners
Dimensions (each): 16" L x 15.75" W x 31.7" H
Lid: Hinged, latching
Material: All-weather resin, wicker-style texture
Assembly: Tool-free

Most households now have two cans at the curb and nowhere sensible to keep them between collections. Buying the pair solves it in the way that actually works outdoors: two separate 16-inch-square units you can place either side of a door or against different walls, each with a hinged lid that latches rather than a cabinet door that swings open in wind. Each one takes a standard 30 to 33-gallon liner, and both assemble without tools.

What we'd flag: this is two cans, not one cabinet — if you wanted a single unit with doors, this is not it. And a latching resin lid is concealment plus a mild deterrent, not containment: it will slow a raccoon down and will not stop a bear at all.

$124.99 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money

05 — Best two-can enclosure

Keter Store-It-Out MIDI Outdoor Resin Storage Shed

A 30-cubic-foot resin cabinet that takes two 32-gallon cans, with a lift lid so you can use it without opening the front.

Capacity: Two 32-gallon cans / 30 cu ft
Access: Easy-lift lid plus front doors
Material: Weather-resistant resin
Lockable: Padlock (not included)
Ventilation: Built in

The lift lid is what makes an enclosure usable day to day. Without it, every bag means opening two doors and reaching past a can. Keter's resin will not crack, rust, peel or rot, there is built-in ventilation to keep odor moving, and it takes a padlock.

What we'd flag: the padlock is not included and the doors are resin. This deters animals and tidies your side return; it is not a security product.

$252.87 · View on Amazon

Price as of November 14, 2026. #ad How we make money

What a patio can has to survive

UV, which is what actually kills resin

Untreated polypropylene chalks, fades and becomes brittle after a couple of summers of direct sun. UV-stabilized resin is the specification that matters, and it is the reason two cans that look identical can have completely different third-year appearances. If the can will sit in full afternoon sun, this outranks everything else.

Wind, which takes lids

A deck is often the windiest flat surface on a property. A latching hinged lid stays put; a lift-off lid ends up in the yard. If you fall for a can with a lift-off lid — and the best-looking ones usually have them — plan on a strap and treat it as part of the purchase.

Flies, which arrive within the hour

A patio can sees more food waste per gallon than a kitchen can does, and it sees it in the heat. A close-fitting lid helps; emptying it after an evening rather than the next afternoon helps more. If you already have a problem, this is the sequence that fixes it.

The footprint you actually have

The Darwin is 16.14" square, the Trash Hideaway 16" by 15.75". The two are within a quarter-inch of each other on footprint, so the deciding figures are height and volume: the Darwin is 33.35" tall for 38 gallons, the Hideaway 31.63" for 30 to 33. Measure the alcove before you choose on looks.

Which one for which space

If this is you	Buy	Why
You want latching and discretion	Suncast Trash Hideaway 33 Gallon	Hinged latching lid, wicker finish, tool-free build
Looks matter most	Keter Darwin 38 Gallon	Wood-plank resin in a 16" square footprint
You entertain and 33 gallons fills fast	Suncast 39-Gallon Hideaway	Same idea, six more gallons
Trash and recycling both live out there	Suncast 33 Gallon Trash Hideaway, 2-Pack	Two cans behind one set of doors
You want them out of sight entirely	Keter Store-It-Out MIDI	A resin store that swallows two cans

If the can is going on a balcony rather than a deck, size down further and check your building's rules — several of these are tall enough to be visible over a railing, which is usually the thing that gets you a letter.

Going deeper on the resin cabinets

Suncast makes most of the resin hideaways in this category and the range is small enough to compare properly - the best Suncast trash cans. For the wider budget list, the best outdoor trash cans under $100.

Dressing the can you already have

If replacing the can is more than you want to spend, a fitted or stretch cover hides a stained body for a fraction of the price - the best outdoor trash can covers and pads includes two covers cut specifically for the Suncast hideaways on this page.

Common questions

What is the best outdoor trash can for a patio?

The Suncast Trash Hideaway 33 Gallon. It has a hinged latching lid rather than a lid that rests on the rim, it takes standard 30 to 33 gallon liners, and the wicker-style finish means it reads as outdoor furniture rather than refuse.

Do patio trash cans keep animals out?

Only if the lid latches. A latch makes a raccoon's job materially harder; a lid resting on a rim does not slow one down at all. A deck can is often a more attractive target than a curbside cart because it is closer to the house and better sheltered.

What size trash can is right for a patio?

Thirty to thirty-nine gallons covers most decks, taking standard 30 to 39 gallon bags. Measure the footprint first - two inches of width is often what decides whether the can fits beside a door.

Will a resin patio can fade in the sun?

Untreated resin chalks and fades within a couple of summers. UV-stabilized resin does not, and it is the specification worth checking if the can sits in full afternoon sun.

Can I use a regular outdoor trash can on a deck?

You can, and plenty of people do. What you give up is the appearance and usually the latch. If the deck is somewhere you sit rather than somewhere you pass through, the patio-format cans earn their price.

How do I stop a patio can attracting flies?

Empty it after an evening rather than the next afternoon, keep food waste double-bagged, and rinse the can out monthly. A close-fitting lid helps, but heat and time are what drive the problem.

Sources

Every specification on this page traces to one of these, checked at the time of writing. Where a manufacturer does not publish a figure, the page says so rather than estimating it.

The short answer

How we picked

The picks in full

Suncast Trash Hideaway Refuse Container, 33 Gallon

Keter Darwin 38 Gallon Outdoor Trash Can

Suncast 39-Gallon Resin Outdoor Hideaway Trash Can

Suncast 33 Gallon Trash Hideaway, 2-Pack

Keter Store-It-Out MIDI Outdoor Resin Storage Shed

What a patio can has to survive

UV, which is what actually kills resin

Wind, which takes lids

Flies, which arrive within the hour

The footprint you actually have

Which one for which space

Going deeper on the resin cabinets

Dressing the can you already have

Common questions

What is the best outdoor trash can for a patio?

Do patio trash cans keep animals out?

What size trash can is right for a patio?

Will a resin patio can fade in the sun?

Can I use a regular outdoor trash can on a deck?

How do I stop a patio can attracting flies?

Sources

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