Would these bands work for a trash compactor? I bought plastic bags that are loose at the top. The bag ends up at the bottom of the trash compactor.
890555
The trash can I use them on is about 74"-75" in diameter. The large band would probably work on an opening a few inches larger than that. The small band fits on my kitchen trash can which is considerably smaller than that.
455510
No, I don't believe they are meant for storage. I take them to the grocery store with me so I don't have to take all those horrible plastic bags that last forever in the landfills. They allow the checker to see what's in the bag and ring it up without removing it from the bag. I love them!
638426
I found those bags don't actually fit our shredder receptacle. It was most disappointing. They weren't wide enough for the box and so not quite tall enough either. I don't recall what the bottom is like - but since they come in a roll, I think they're flat.
1600440
Yes. They work great (I actually would never have thought to use anything different had I not seen your question). We use the tall kitchen bags in the 50qt bins for both our kitchen trash and returnable bottles/cans.
1903126
The best would be to find smaller than average sized bags. Although the waste bin is smaller than what most are used to I enjoy not having a garbage can in plain sight. We use traditional sized bags and fill the remainder of the bag with garbage from bathrooms when it's time to take out so it works out. Even though sometimes we don't use ALL of the space in our bag every time, it's a price I'm willing to pay, especially when we buy them in bulk from Home Depot
1970036
IMHO it would be awkward to try and use a plastic bag inside these bins, not saying it can't be done just that it would be awkward. We fill them up and carry them to our larger curbside pick-up recycle bin.
46677
The description is 'elastic bands' so I can't say for sure they're rubber - but they are not covered and do look like rubber bands - I use them to hold trash bags in my 33 gallon trash cans. As others have said, they do work great and are indeed reusable. I have "covered bands" and they work well - have no compunction in using these elastic bands in their place. And they cost less!! Hope this and the other comments help you decide
2231706
I don't see why they wouldn't. The rolls are approximately 2 1/2" wide. There are 20 bags in a roll. Similar to trash bags you buy there is a perforatation between each bag so you can tear off each bag. Possibly you would have to pull the first bag through and each subsequent bag may follow. I guess that's all the information I can give to you.
815948
We have been using trash compactor bags. They are thicker and work great, except you have to position them with a little more finesse. But, it's worth the effort. We put our shreddings out with the regular recycling pickup.
1453200
I have not tried it, but I do not think they would be long enough to go around the inside part of the system the keeps the bags in place. You may be able to use regular trash bags, but again, I have not tried anything other than the intended refills (yet!). I have tried four or five different systems among my four children, and this is the only one I would recommend, as it has been the only one that has successfully contained the odor. Good luck with your decision, and congrats on the new addition! :)
250266
Yes, absolutely! The bands are adjustable, so you can make them as long or short as you need them to be. I've been using them for a few weeks, and haven't had to adjust the bottom sheet since.
257680
I did not use trash bags. I purchased the Carex Health Brands Commode Liners (7 count pack of 6). They contain an absorbent powder to reduce odors. Hold up to 2 quarts of liquid. The container is not very big so I would think that some trash bags could be used. The Carex bags are not inexpensive but work well to contain the liquid since they contain the granules to absorb liquid whereby a trash bag does not. I was more concerned with odor control so did not even consider the use of trash bags.
659637
Any company that picks up junk will pick up the contents, you don't have to use Waste Management Company. They charge more. But if you want to use them go online to their website and plug in your zipcode. I normally reuse these several times so I ask my trash hauler to leave it behind when they empty them. BTW, Tears on the bottom (after several uses) are easily repaired with duct tape.
1294676
Any bags work, I used the gripper bags. However, I do not recommend this can. The mechanism that holds the top in place broke within months and it was no longer useable. Cheap construction. Went back to a normal trash can.
638425
They are a very thin plastic. There is no formed bottom. I just push the bag into the bottom of the bind and it conforms to the square bottom. When they are full and I pull them out they have the shape of a small garbage bag.
2087839
They will if you have a hole near the bottom of the pole that allows you to use the pin that comes with the bags. Consider drilling a hole to fit the pins if one does not presently exist.
2150460
If you first put them in a trash compactor. If they still make trash compactors. (No, these shelves are very small)