A trash can trap used to trap and kill rats, mice, and other rodents. The trash can trap includes a trap container and a trap lid. The trap lid is connected to a rim of the trap container. The trap container and the trap lid are used to prevent rodents from escaping after entering the trap container. The trap lid may be opened to dispose of dead rodents. The apparatus includes an at least one trap entrance which allows rodents to enter the trap container. A bait item is used to entice rodents into the trap container. Each of the at least one trap entrances includes an entrance tube which extends through the trap lateral portion of the trap container. The apparatus includes a trash can which houses the trap container and the trap lid. The trap entrance extends from the trap container to the outside of the trash can.
