Each of these collapsible hampers from Umbra is made of lightweight, breathable cotton canvas, is great for tight spaces, and folds to the size of a Frisbee when not in use.

Keep a large Crunch Can hamper (shown in Lipstick; 25 gallons, $15, www.umbra.com) in your guest-room closet for weeklong visits from the in-laws. Send the kids off to college with two medium-size Crunch Cans (14.6 gallons, $10 each), one for colored clothes and one for whites.

The Crunch Over-the-Door hamper (shown far left; 15 gallons, $20, www.umbra.com) is a good solution for people with small bedrooms or apartments. Use the pocket for delicates.