Diaper pails

Capacity, refills, and whether regular trash bags work.

Cream pedal diaper pail on a wood floor beside a white changing dresser

26models tracked
$49 to $129price range
25 diapers–75 diapersholds

Diaper pails by budget

The 12 diaper pails with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $753

Mid-range$75 to $1005

Splurge$100 and up4

All 26 diaper pails

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Active	Size	Form	Works with regular bags	Hands-free
	Diaper Dekor Eko ClassicHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Dekor Eko MiniHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Dekor Eko PlusHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Genie Classic Pailholds 55 diapers	–	–	–	?	?
	Diaper Genie Compact Pailholds 50 diapers	–	–	–	?	?
	Diaper Genie Complete PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Genie Deluxe PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Genie Platinum PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Genie Premier PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Genie Select PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Diaper Genie Signature PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Foundations Mini Diaper Pail with Airtight Lidholds 30 diapersWorks with regular bags	–	–	–	✓	?
	Foundations Mini Hands-Free Diaper Pailholds 30 diapersWorks with regular bagsHands-free	–	–	–	✓	✓
	iTouchless Odor-Free Diaper PailWorks with regular bags	–	20.5 in H x 10 in W x 10 in D	–	✓	?
	Jool Baby SmartWave Plus Touch-Free Diaper PailWorks with regular bagsHands-free	–	–	–	✓	✓
	L.A. Baby MAGIC PRO Odorless Extra Tall Diaper PailWorks with regular bags	–	–	–	✓	?
	Momcozy Triple-Seal Diaper PailWorks with regular bags	–	22 L; opening 5.71 x 5.12 in	–	✓	?
	Munchkin CycloSeal Step Pro Diaper Pail	–	–	–	?	?
	Munchkin CycloSeal Touch Free Pro Diaper PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Munchkin Step Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & HammerHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Munchkin UV Diaper PailHands-free	–	–	–	?	✓
	Prince Lionheart Diaper Twist'R Diaper Pail	–	–	–	?	?
	Shnuggle Eco-Touch Nappy Binholds 26 diapersWorks with regular bags	–	–	–	✓	?
	Ubbi Stainless Steel Fluted Diaper PailWorks with regular bags	–	8.4 in W x 19.5 in H x 11.4 in D	–	✓	?
	Ubbi Stainless Steel Venti Diaper PailWorks with regular bags	–	12 in W x 21.25 in H x 10.5 in D	–	✓	?
	Ubbi Steel Diaper PailWorks with regular bags	–	–	–	✓	?

Diaper pails by the numbers

The 26 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Holds25 diapers to 75 diapers; the middle half 36 diapers to 55 diapers (18 of 26 publish it)
Price$49.99 to $129.99; the middle half $74.99 to $99.99 (12 of 26 publish it)

Regular bags or the maker’s refills

Per each maker’s page.

Works with regular bags (10)

Uses the maker’s own refills (16)

Pails by capacity

Most diapers first, as each maker counts them.

Pail	Holds	Bags	Hands-free
Ubbi Stainless Steel Venti Diaper Pail	up to 75 newborn diapers	Regular bags	–
Dekor Eko Plus Diaper Pail	up to 60 newborn diapers	Maker’s refills	Yes
Momcozy Triple-Seal Diaper Pail	about 60 newborn diapers or 24 larger diapers	Regular bags	–
Diaper Genie Classic Pail	55 diapers	Maker’s refills	–
Ubbi Stainless Steel Fluted Diaper Pail	up to 55 newborn diapers (about 20 larger-size)	Regular bags	–
Diaper Genie Compact Pail	50 diapers	Maker’s refills	–
Jool Baby SmartWave Plus Touch-Free Diaper Pail	up to 50 newborn diapers	Regular bags	Yes
Diaper Genie Signature Pail	up to 47 newborn diapers	Maker’s refills	Yes
Diaper Genie Platinum Pail	up to 47 newborn diapers	Maker’s refills	Yes
Diaper Genie Premier Pail	up to 45 newborn diapers (pail); included starter refill holds up to 165	Maker’s refills	Yes
Dekor Eko Classic Diaper Pail	up to 45 newborn diapers	Maker’s refills	Yes
Diaper Genie Deluxe Pail	up to 42 newborn diapers (pail); included 9-bag Easy Roll refill holds up to 423	Maker’s refills	Yes
Diaper Genie Select Pail	up to 40 newborn diapers (pail); included starter refill holds up to 165	Maker’s refills	Yes
Diaper Genie Complete Pail	up to 36 newborn diapers (pail); included round refill holds up to 270	Maker’s refills	Yes
Foundations Mini Diaper Pail with Airtight Lid	30 diapers	Regular bags	–
Foundations Mini Hands-Free Diaper Pail	30 diapers	Regular bags	Yes
Shnuggle Eco-Touch Nappy Bin	26 diapers	Regular bags	–
Dekor Eko Mini Diaper Pail	up to 25 newborn diapers	Maker’s refills	Yes

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Most diapers held UbbiStainless Steel Venti Diaper Pail 75 diapers
Most diapers held: the Ubbi Stainless Steel Venti Diaper Pail at 75 diapers, per Ubbi.

Price
$99.99
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Lowest price Prince LionheartDiaper Twist'R Diaper Pail $49.99
Lowest price: the Prince Lionheart Diaper Twist'R Diaper Pail at $49.99, per Prince Lionheart.

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What to look for in diaper pails

The range across every diaper care product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Holds

The diaper count the maker gives for a full pail. Most makers count newborn diapers.

Stainless Steel Venti Diaper Pail

25 diapersmiddle 47 diapers75 diapers

Typical: 36 diapers to 55 diapers. 18 of 26 list it. Most diapers held: Stainless Steel Venti Diaper Pail.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Diaper Twist'R Diaper Pail

$49.99middle $89.99$129.99

Typical: $74.99 to $99.99. 12 of 26 list it. Lowest price: Diaper Twist'R Diaper Pail.

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Questions about diaper pails

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which diaper pail holds the most?

The Diaper Genie Classic Pail, at 55 diapers per the maker. Makers count newborn diapers, so bigger sizes fill it faster.

What should I check before buying a diaper pail?

Check which refills the maker lists for a pail before you buy.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.