Trash Can, Square, Flat with Top Opening, 16 gal, Silver, Height 30 in, Width/Diameter 14 3/4 in, Depth 14 3/4 in, Metal, Steel, Powder Coated, Stationary, No Lid, None, None, Free-Standing Square metal trash cans have a higher capacity than round cans that use the same amount of floor space. They are used to collect waste and can be placed in a corner or flush against a wall. Multiple cans can be placed adjacent to each other without a gap.Metal trash cans are used indoors and outdoors to collect waste in office buildings, parking garages, walkways, and other high-traffic areas. Metal does not absorb odors and will not warp when used in hot or sunny locations or crack in cold weather. Metal also won't be chewed by pests or rodents, which can happen with plastic trash cans.