Honestly, if you mean the bin itself, the quietest practical choice for a residential street early in the morning is a wheeled HDPE bin with a soft-close lid and rubber or polyurethane wheels. Thick molded plastic absorbs impact much better than metal, so it does not clang or echo when it is moved or closed. A metal bin with a loose lid is probably the worst option for early-morning noise.
Look for a lid with a hydraulic soft-close damper, or at least a rubber bumper where the lid meets the body. That small detail makes a big difference when someone lets the lid drop. Rubber tires and sealed wheel bearings also help because hard plastic casters tend to rattle and scrape across pavement. Avoid loose handles, metal hinges, and thin-walled bodies that amplify sound.
In real residential use, the collection method matters as much as the bin. Even a quiet bin can be noisy if it is overloaded, dragged instead of rolled, or left until the last minute. Put it at the curb the night before if your rules allow it, keep the load light enough to roll smoothly, and close the lid gently instead of slamming it. If neighbors share bins, adding simple rubber bumpers and keeping wheels clean can reduce noise noticeably.
So the best answer is not one magic model but a combination: a sturdy plastic wheeled bin, a soft-close or damped lid, rubber wheels, and respectful handling. If your street has very early collection, it is also worth asking your local hauler whether quieter trucks or route adjustments are possible. The bin can be designed to be quiet, but early-morning noise usually comes from the whole collection routine.