Umbra
Monochrome Bin
The Monochrome Bin is a compact plastic waste bin by Canadian brand Umbra, designed for small spaces. It features a matte black finish with a removable swing lid that conceals contents, measuring 7.75 inches (19.5 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall. The lightweight plastic construction is designed in Canada.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7.75x7.75x12 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Product Insights
The Monochrome Bin is Umbra's value swing-lid option, made from polypropylene plastic with a matte finish that resists fingerprints and scratches. Its compact size—about half the floor area of IKEA FNISS—fits under most sinks. The swing lid, using the same springless pivot mechanism as premium models, stays open when fully pushed back for hands-free use, conceals the bag liner and contents for a cleaner look, and accommodates standard grocery bags. However, the swing lid does not create an airtight seal, allowing odors to escape, and the bin is not dishwasher safe (though it wipes clean easily). The smooth interior prevents liners from catching during installation.
Verified claims
- Material
- Polypropylene plastic, same as budget bins, matte finish resists fingerprints.
- Space
- 7.75 in. diameter x 12 in. tall; about half the floor area of IKEA FNISS.
- Swing lid
- Swing lid hides bag liner, stays open, no springs, but allows odor escape.
- Brand value
- Monochrome is the value swing-lid option vs Umbra's pricier Touch can.
- Lid mechanism
- No spring means no fatigue—same pivot mechanism as premium models.
- Finish
- Matte finish makes fingerprints and light scratches less noticeable.
- Odor seal
- Swing lid does not form an airtight seal; odors can escape.
- Concealment
- Swing lid hides contents and bag liner, offering cleaner look than open bins.
- Bag compatibility
- Standard grocery bags fit under the swing lid, which hides any overhang.
- Lid operation
- The swing lid stays open when pushed fully back, freeing both hands.
- Interior smoothness
- Smooth polypropylene interior prevents liners from catching during installation.
- Under-sink fit
- 30.5 cm tall and 20 cm deep fits under most sinks, out of the way.
- Care
- Bin is not dishwasher safe but interior wipes clean easily.
- Odor containment
- The swing lid does not create an airtight seal; odors escape through the gap.
Product record
- Title
- Monochrome Bin
- Brand
- Umbra
- Price
- 30 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What size trash bags fit, and where does it sit?
- At 30.5 cm tall and 19.5 cm wide, this can disappears under a bathroom sink where vertical clearance is typically 40 cm or more, using only about 20 cm of depth — less than the footprint of most plungers.
- Because the flat swing lid rests directly on the rim rather than clamping outside, any excess liner you fold over the top is completely hidden when the lid is closed, so even a standard grocery store plastic bag works without unsightly overhang.
How long does the swing lid last?
- The Monochrome Bin's swing lid operates on a simple pivot without any internal spring, coil, or damper mechanism, so it avoids the common failure points of assisted lids — there is no spring to fatigue, no catch to jam, and nothing that requires lubrication to maintain smooth operation over years of use.
How well does the matte finish hold up?
- The polypropylene body resists common bathroom cleaners, so the matte surface won't develop discolored streaks or sticky patches even if accidentally hit with cleaning sprays.
- Because the matte surface diffuses light, fingerprints and light scratches are far less noticeable than on a glossy bin, which helps the bin look clean longer between wipe-downs.
How it compares to similar minimalist bins
- The $1.99 IKEA FNISS bin offers 3 gallons at a fraction of the cost, but it is lidless and its 11-inch diameter eats up more floor area; the Monochrome’s narrower 7.75-inch silhouette with a removable swing lid and matte finish serves buyers who prioritize hiding refuse and matching bathroom hardware over absolute lowest price.
- While the Umbra Touch charges $35 for its soft-touch finish and recycled plastic construction, the Monochrome delivers the same removable swing-lid functionality for roughly two-thirds the price, appealing to those who value concealed waste over tactile upgrades.
- The Monochrome, IKEA FNISS, and Umbra Skinny all use polypropylene plastic — meaning the Monochrome’s additional cost is wholly invested in its design-led form, swing lid, and brand DNA rather than a material upgrade, which clarifies why it costs more than a basic bin but less than a stainless steel model.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A matte black cylindrical waste bin with a rounded closed bottom and a removable/tilting circular lid, shown from a frontal three-quarter view with the lid tilted open into the bin.
- Overall shapeTall cylindrical body with a continuous curved bottom that forms a rounded capsule shape (no visible flat base) and a slightly wider top rim
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (high) - Top rim and lipWide, slightly flared top rim that projects outward from the body creating a visible lip and a recessed inner opening
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Lid geometryCircular flat lid disc set at an angle, partially inserted into the rim and tilted toward the camera so the upper face is visible
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high) - Surface finishUniform low-sheen matte finish with soft specular highlights and subtle texture visible where light reflects
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium) - Joint/part seamNarrow horizontal seam or shadow line visible just below the top rim where the rim meets the body
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.20 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio-styled scene with the bin placed on glossy square tiles in a corner against two perpendicular walls. Directional lighting from the left creates soft shadows, reflections on the tiles, and highlights on the bin surface.
- Background and surfacePale beige wall corner and glossy light-beige square floor tiles with visible grout lines and reflections of the bin and light
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper-left creating a diagonal highlight band on the bin and a soft cast shadow on the tiles to the left and rear
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.80 (medium) - Reflections on tilesReflected distorted shapes of the bin and lid visible on tile surfaces directly beneath and to the left of the product
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Image framingProduct centered slightly right of center, full product visible with modest top and side margins; image is vertical orientation
Colors
matte black· body#0E0E0Dmatte black· lid- Overall shapeTall cylindrical body with a continuous curved bottom that forms a rounded capsule shape (no visible flat base) and a slightly wider top rim
- 02
Product
Single matte black cylindrical bin with a removable recessed lid, vertical seam at the top, and a rounded closed base; placed upright and filling the central portion of the image.
- Overall shapeTall cylindrical body with a continuous curve into a rounded, closed bottom rather than a flat base.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Lid designFlat circular lid with a slightly recessed central panel and a narrow outer lip that sits over the top rim of the body, appearing removable.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Top rim seamVisible horizontal seam or lip where the lid and the body meet, forming a thin shadowed band circling the top of the body.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.05 (high) - Surface finishMatte, slightly textured plastic surface that produces soft highlights and subtle specular patches from directional lighting.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.35 · h 0.44 (high) - Light reflection and markOblique elongated light reflection or scuff visible on the front-right midsection of the body producing a lighter irregular patch.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - No visible text or markingsNo legible printed text, logos, or labels are visible on the bin surface in this image.
Other
Studio scene with the bin placed on glossy square tiles near a corner where two pale walls meet; directional lighting from upper left casts soft shadows and patterned reflections on walls and floor.
- Floor surfaceGlossy square ceramic tiles in a pale beige tone with visible grout lines and reflections of the bin and lighting.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Background cornerTwo pale walls meet at a vertical corner behind the bin, with soft textured paint and light patterns on the left wall.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.55 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowDirectional light from upper left creates soft shadow on the floor to the lower right of the bin and cast light patterns on the left wall.
- Shot compositionCentered three-quarter front view of the bin showing lid and body; image is vertically oriented and the bin is fully visible within the frame.
Colors
matte black· body and lid#0E0D0D- Overall shapeTall cylindrical body with a continuous curve into a rounded, closed bottom rather than a flat base.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
110 total110 reviews · out of 5
Belle!
Belle et assez grande pour la salle de bain
Simple et pratique
Bon format, se fond dans le décor, légère et se lave bien.
Exactement ce que je souhaitais
Belle grandeur. Va bien dans notre décor
Convient à un petit espace.
Convient à un petit espace.
Nice looking
Good design for garbage out in exposed spot
Petite, jolie et de bonne qualité!
Petite, jolie et de bonne qualité!
Conforme aux attentes
Bonne qualité de produit.
😃
😃
Perfect
Just what the bathroom needed.
Parfait
Parfait
Très beau look
Très beau look
Pratique et résistant
Entretien facile. Belle couleur
Belle poubelle.
Belle poubelle.
Grosseur parfaite
Taille parfait pour une salle de bain moderne
Parfaite
Cette petite poubelle convient parfaitement à nos besoins.
swing top waste basket
I already have one of these in another colour and I love them. It is the perfect size and the swing top is great and the wastebasket is functional but still looks chic.
Compacte et de bonne qualité
Très satisfaite
Discrète
Se marie dans un décor et j'aime beaucoup son couvercle. Se nettoie bien.
Pratique, dimension un peu petite
Pratique, dimension un peu petite
Belle et pratique
Belle et pratique
Bathroom Accessories
Very good quality at a reasonable price
Petite et parfaite
Très jolie poubelle de salle de bain
Grandeur parfaite
Grandeur parfaite pour un petit espace.
Pas la même que sur la photo
Pas la même que sur la photo, celle que nous avons reçu n'avais pas de relief comme la photo de vente
Jolie poubelle
Rempli bien ses fonctions, telle que décrite dans l'annonce.
Les trois articles étaient très
Les trois articles étaient très bien.
Super beau
Je recherchais une très petite poubelle et celle-ci est parfaite.
Bon rapport qualité prix solide
Bon rapport qualité prix solide et très beau
J'adore leur simplicité et discrétion
J'adore leur simplicité et discrétion
Très jolie
Super pratique avec le couvercle et beau design moderne.
Great bin, minimalist
It’s the second time I buy it: they last forever, look great, and are easy to clean. They stay white!
just the right size for
just the right size for our bathroom! love it!
Poubelle
Très satisfaite
Looks good and functions well
Could be a little less expensive, though.
Très belle!
Très belle!
Clean look
Nice bin, clean look, easy to use , strong plastic material.
Correspond à ce que j’ai
Correspond à ce que j’ai commandé.
La poubelle blanche est parfaite 🤩…pour un petit coin dans ma salle de bain …
Merci Simons .
Tres Jolie
Petite poubelle robuste, très jolie complémente très bien n'importe quel décors
Beau design.
Beau design.
Poubelle
Petite, compacte et parfaite pour des endroits restreints.
Très jolie
Jolie et légère , taille parfaite et couvercle fonctionne bien
Facilitante!
J’adore le couvercle à battant. On ne voit pas à l’intérieur…magnifique! Facile d’entretien et très discrète dans la salle de bain.
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Très bien
Format idéal pour la salle de bain
Cheap
Feels too cheap
Très bien
Vraiment bien je recommande
Nice Design
Love the design and the look. It's a perfect size for a small room. The lid doesn't tip open very far, which is the only thing I'm unsatisfied with.
L’assise est un peu petite,
L’assise est un peu petite, la poubelle tombe facilement mais le style est beau.
Disappointed with size
Very small and tips rasily
Poubelle blanche
Parfait parfait
parfaite
parfaite
Chère et peu fonctionnelle
Très beau design, mais ça reste une poubelle en plastique et elle n'est pas très commode. Le couvercle ne peut plus pivoter (reste ouvert) dès que la poubelle est un peu plus qu'à moitié pleine. À 30 $, c'est cher payé pour une poubelle plus ou moins fonctionnelle.
Finition correct
Conforme à la description. J’ai trouvé que les joints de plastique étaient visibles, mais vraiment un détail. Pour le prix, c’est bien.
Je l’adore
Vraiment belle !
Nice design
Got it on sale, the color is actually GREY which matches our home color theme. Easy to use, modern design recommended!
Discrète et pratique.
Bon gabarit pour petits espaces.
Design épuré et élégant
Petite et jolie, exactement ce que je voulais.
Excellente qualité
Très beau fini et excellente qualité.
Clean and contemporary
I’m very happy with this purchase. I needed a very small trashcan for my Counselling office. It has a nice combination of clean aesthetics and practicality. I appreciate the little swing lid.
Très jolie, pratique et prends
Très jolie, pratique et prends peu de place
La poubelle monochrome
Design moderne, du plastique ,ça demeure du plastique. Mon conjoint l'aime parce qu'elle n'est pas bruyante quand on l'utilise.
Great look and size
Is exactly as shown and lid is great to stop dogs from getting in garbage😀
Monochrome Bin
Great little bin for my powder room.
A sleek design
I love this bin for underneath my night stand, you can barely notice it with the sleek design, it is smaller so I can only put a handful of items in it but it’s perfect.
Cute and discrete
It's a nice addition to our bathroom. I appreciate the lid.
Great design
Good looking and so far puppy proof!
Belle petite poubelle
Petite. De bonne qualité; elle convient parfaitement à mon décor.
Tite tite poubelle
Vraiment petite poubelle
Parfait!
Parfait!
Belle pou-belle !
- Design élégant, - Plastique plus éthique, - Couvert basculant.
Perfect
This is perfect. Easy to throw garbage into and like the black color.
Design épuré et couleur Pour
Design épuré et couleur Pour les crochets, je n’aime pas les petites boules .. ça fait fling gling
Parfait pour ma salle de bain
Bonne grandeur pour la petite place à côté de la toilette et jolie
Forme
Sur la photo, on la trouve belle, mais pas évident pour la forme. Je l’ai commandé à cause de la grandeur et la couleur. Très surprise quand j’ai ouvert le paquet et mis dans la salle de bain. Il fait partie du décor. Le sac à poubelle ne paraît pas. Très beau format (hauteur et diamètre).
Belle poubelle
Deuxième achats, elle est parfaite!
Couvercle instable
Le matériel est #1 mais le couvercle est instable. J'aurais souhaité qu'il se visse
Élégante
Moderne, pratique et passe partout
Pratique et délicate elle se
Pratique et délicate elle se font bien dans la salle de bain
Lovely
Lovely
Excellent produit
Nous avons donné la poubelle en cadeau et la personne a démontré un bon accueil et était satisfaite .
Très bien
Très bien
Bon achat!
Prend très peu de place et est très mode. C’est la deuxième que j’achète !
Great size for small space
Great size for small space
Poubelle
Je n’aime pas du tout.
good
good
Belle couleur
Belle couleur
Mini poubelle
Parfaite pour un petit espace et très beau design
too big
too bulky and too flimsy
Fits nicely in small space
Clean lines.
nice and small
will fit anywhere
Parfaite
Parfaite
As advertised
Seems a little small
Tres bien
Petite poubelle fonctionnelle et jolie
Très belle
Une option chic et discrète
Parfait
Parfait
Poubelle monochrome
Parfaite grandeur pour ma salle de bain
Parfaite grandeur.
Très esthétique.
J’adore
J’adore
No way to hide plastic bag edges
Cute and ultra simple. I like it but there is no way to hide the garbage bag edges. So it doesn’t look this nice and clean when in use.
Très beau produit
La qualité de ce produit est supérieure. Le design est magnifique.
design
design
Love it has a lid!
This is my fourth and a great item to own.
On l'oublie!!!
style tellement épuré qu'on oublie qu'elle est là elle s'harmonise à tous les décors et j'aime bien le fait qu'elle ait un couvercle
Black bin
Good size, simple look, perfect for the mud room!
Poubelle Monochrome
Jolie, pratique, petite
super
super
Great products, well Packed and
Great products, well Packed and delivered quickly!
Bon service
J’ai reçu la poubelle sans couvert après un appel il ont envoyé une poubelle complète super service et je l’aime bien.
Good!!
Looks very good and sleek.
Q&A
4 answered- Is the swing lid designed to stay open on its own when pushed back, or does it need to be held open?
- The swing lid is designed to stay open when pushed fully back — it operates on a simple hinge and does not have a weighted self-closing mechanism, so you can drop trash in without holding it open.
- Can the bin be used in damp environments like a bathroom without the plastic warping or the lid mechanism corroding?
- Yes, the bin is made of polypropylene plastic — the same durable, moisture-resistant material used in other Umbra bathroom cans [1]. It won't warp or corrode in damp environments and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
- Is the interior surface smooth for easy cleaning, and is the bin dishwasher safe?
- The interior surface is smooth polypropylene, making it easy to wipe clean. However, the bin is not dishwasher safe — care instructions for similar Umbra cans recommend cleaning with a damp cloth to avoid warping [1].
- Does the swing lid completely seal the contents to contain odors?
- No, the swing lid does not create an airtight seal — it simply sits on top to conceal the contents. Odors can escape through the gap between the lid and the rim.