Diaper Genie Compact Pail
The Diaper Genie Compact Pail holds up to 50 diapers, per the maker, per Diaper Genie. A smaller manual pail holding up to 50 newborn diapers, with one-handed operation and a starter refill.
- 50 diapersHolds
How the Compact Pail stacks up
Against the 26 diaper pails we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for diaper pails (36 diapers to 55 diapers).
What sets the Compact Pail apart
Measured against the 26 diaper pails we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Holds: 50 diapersin the middle half of the 18 diaper pails that publish it (36 diapers to 55 diapers)
Next to its closest matches
- Diaper Genie Classic PailNext to it, the Compact Pail is 5 fewer diapers.
- Diaper Genie Select PailNext to it, the Compact Pail is 10 more diapers.
- Diaper Genie Premier PailNext to it, the Compact Pail is 5 more diapers.
Refills & capacity
| Holds | 50 diapers, per the maker |
|---|---|
| Refill | Square multi-layer film refill (starter included); also takes the Jumbo Square Pail Refill |
Refills in our list whose maker names this pail:
Listed features
- Smaller footprint model per its name
- Starter refill included
Where to buy the Compact Pail
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: FDA recalls list.
- Skin, sun and bug spray: see the AAP's health issues pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Diaper Genie Compact Pail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Diaper pail |
| Holds | 50 diapers, per the maker |
| Refills | Square multi-layer film refill (starter included); also takes the Jumbo Square Pail Refill |
More pails
- Diaper GenieClassic Pailholds 55
- Diaper GenieSelect Pailholds 40
- Diaper GeniePremier Pailholds 45
- Diaper GenieSignature Pailholds 47
- Diaper GeniePlatinum Pailholds 47
- Diaper GenieDeluxe Pailholds 42
- Diaper GenieComplete Pailholds 36
- UbbiSteel Diaper Pail
Compact Pail: questions answered
From Diaper Genie's published specs, last checked 2026-11-10.
What refills does the Diaper Genie Compact Pail use?
Square multi-layer film refill (starter included); also takes the Jumbo Square Pail Refill, per the maker. Check which refills the maker lists for a pail before you buy.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-10. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.