Slim Jim 23-Gallon Yellow Waste Receptacle: Where It Fits
By Office Depot | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Guides d'achat
A practical buying guide to the Rubbermaid Slim Jim 23-gallon vented waste receptacle: where its rectangular shape works, liner sizing, and when to choose a different can.
Quick answer
The Rubbermaid Slim Jim 23-gallon vented waste receptacle is a strong fit for breakrooms, copy rooms, and back-of-house office areas where floor space is tight and bags need to come out without a fight. Choose it when you want a rectangular, wall-hugging can with vented sides; skip it if you need a lidded or decorative can for a customer-facing area.
Why the rectangular shape matters more than the gallon count
A 23-gallon can is a mid-size commercial bin, but the Slim Jim's real advantage is its rectangular footprint. It sits flush against walls and slides into corners where a round can leaves dead space. That makes it easier to keep walkways clear in tight breakrooms or copy areas.
The trade-off is that rectangular cans can be less stable when bumped. Place it against a wall or under a counter rather than in an open traffic lane, and check that the floor surface is level before you fill it.
What vented sides actually do for daily use
Vented channels let air escape as you push a liner down and as waste fills the can. In practice, that means less trapped air, fewer bag blowouts, and easier liner removal. It is a small design detail that matters most in high-turnover settings where bags are changed several times a day.
Venting does not make the can leak-proof. If you routinely dispose of liquids or food waste with moisture, use a liner and avoid overfilling.
Sizing a liner without guessing
The catalog listing does not state a liner size, so do not assume a standard kitchen bag will fit. Start with liners sized for 23-gallon rectangular commercial cans, and check the bag's width against the can's opening before buying in bulk. A liner that is too small will stretch and tear at the corners; one that is too large wastes plastic and sags.
If you are switching from a round can, expect to reorder liners. The rectangular opening changes how a bag seats, even at the same gallon capacity.
Decision rules for choosing this can
- Match the can to the room, not the other way around: Choose the Slim Jim 23-gallon if the can will sit against a wall or in a corner of a breakroom, copy room, or office kitchen. If it must stand in the open center of a room, a round can with a weighted base may be more stable.
- Buy liners after the can arrives: Because the listing does not specify a liner size, order a small pack of 23-gallon rectangular commercial liners first, test the fit, then buy in bulk. Do not reuse round-can liners without checking the opening. Keep one spare pack on hand before the first busy week.
- Decide on a lid before you place it: This receptacle is sold without a stated lid option in the catalog. If odor or appearance is a concern, plan for a separate lid or place the can out of customer view.
Product facts
- Rubbermaid® Slim Jim Rectangular Polyethylene Vented Waste Receptacle, 23 Gallons, Yellow: 23-gallon capacity in a rectangular polyethylene body with vented sides. The rectangular footprint saves floor space against walls, while venting makes liner changes easier in busy areas.
Rubbermaid® Slim Jim Rectangular Polyethylene Vented Waste Receptacle, 23 Gallons, Yellow
Is this the right waste receptacle for you?
Best for
- Breakrooms and copy rooms where floor space is limited
- Offices that change liners frequently and want easier bag removal
- Back-of-house areas that need a durable, straightforward commercial can
Not for
- Customer-facing lobbies that need a decorative or lidded receptacle
- Wet or liquid waste without a liner
- Open-floor areas where a round, weighted can is more stable
