Trash & Garbage Bags Buying Guide

Low-Density Trash Bags

Used for rough objects under tough transport conditions. These liners are very strong and more resistant to tearing, but handle lower load capacities than Hi-D liners. The thickness of low density liners is measured in mils. One mil equals one-thousandth of an inch. In general, the larger the waste can, the more mils needed for the liner.

Suggested Low-D Applications:

• Sticks
• Plastic eating utensils
• Rough yard trimmings
• Abusive transport conditions
• Metal with sharp edges
• Glass bottles
• Items with rough corners and edges

High-Density Trash Bags

Used for paper and non-rough objects under moderate transport conditions. These liners are very strong and handle higher load capacities than Low-D liners, but are less resistant to tears once punctured. The thickness of high-density liners is measured in microns. One micron equals one thousandth of a millimeter. In general, the larger the waste can, the more microns needed for the liner.

Suggested Hi-D Applications:

• For office waste baskets
• Dirt, grass, rags
• Paper, paper plates/cups
• Cans without sharp edges
• Food without sharp edges
• Smooth heavy objects

Odor Blocking Bags

Great for home or office! These trash bags utilize odor neutralizing technology to reduce the odor emitted from a closed bag. Odor blocking trash bags come in scented and unscented varieties.

Clear Trash Bags

Clear trash bags are often required by townships and cities so the contents of the bags can be easily seen. Clear trash bags come in a number of sizes, strength and varieties.

Biohazard Liners

For use at hospitals and health care facilities. Health care trash bags are highly visible red medical waste bags that hold biohazard materials. High-quality, blended resin bags are tear-resistant.

Biodegradable Bags

Compostable trash bags degrade when disposed in landfills and leave no harmful residues. They typically biodegrade within 36 months with sufficient oxygen and microbial activity.