Category AI Visibility Report
Trash Cans AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈28,214
Est. AI queries / month
16
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 16 buyer topics in Trash Cans across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 28,214 AI queries per month.
- simplehuman leads the AI shelf with 18.4% of brand mentions, followed by Toter (8.1%) and Rubbermaid (8.1%). The top three hold 34.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Plastic trash cans” (top keyword “plastic trash can”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.3% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | simplehuman | 1,347 | 18.4% |
| 2 | Toter | 597 | 8.1% |
| 3 | Rubbermaid | 595 | 8.1% |
| 4 | iTouchless | 510 | 7% |
| 5 | Bear | 314 | 4.3% |
| 6 | EKO | 248 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Home Zone Living | 231 | 3.1% |
| 8 | Behrens | 220 | 3% |
| 9 | Qualia | 198 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Brabantia | 179 | 2.4% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic trash cans | ≈8,114 | plastic trash can | 12,100 |
| Dual trash cans | ≈7,380 | dual trash can | 5,400 |
| Slim trash cans | ≈6,469 | slim trash can | 4,400 |
| Trash cans for diapers | ≈6,251 | diaper trash can | 5,400 |
| Metal trash cans | — | metal trash can | 12,100 |
| Trash cans for cabinets | — | trash cans for cabinets | 14,800 |
| Trash cans for recycling | — | trash can for recycling | 9,900 |
| Touchless trash cans | — | automatic trash cans | 27,100 |
| Kitchen trash cans | — | kitchen trash can | 49,500 |
| Bathroom trash cans | — | bathroom trash can | 14,800 |
| Car trash cans | — | car trash can | 27,100 |
| Step trash cans | — | step trash can | 14,800 |
| Bear resistant trash cans | — | bear proofing trash cans | 8,100 |
| Outdoor trash cans | — | outdoor trash can | 22,200 |
| Dog proof trash cans | — | trash cans that are dog proof | 8,100 |
| Heavy duty trash cans | — | brute trash can | 6,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 221 | 22.3% |
| homedepot.com | 142 | 14.3% |
| lowes.com | 68 | 6.8% |
| bonappetit.com | 34 | 3.4% |
| seriouseats.com | 32 | 3.2% |
| babygearlab.com | 31 | 3.1% |
| toter.com | 27 | 2.7% |
| epicurious.com | 26 | 2.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for trash cans?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: simplehuman (18.4%), Toter (8.1%), Rubbermaid (8.1%), iTouchless (7%), Bear (4.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about trash cans?
GEOly estimates ~28,214 AI queries per month in this category across 16 buyer topics, led by “Plastic trash cans”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for trash cans?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, bonappetit.com, seriouseats.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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