Can I put a plastic bag in the bin to catch the shreds?
891611
I have never done this but it does make sense. If you do it, keep the bag low enough where it does not come in contact with the cutters.When mine is full, I jut place the plastic bag over the opening and turn it upside down to drop the shreds into the bag. While shredding, I stop every few minutes to compact the shred in the container.But then you have to shake harder when you go to empty it. Remember to limit your shredding to 10 or 15 minutes as the shedder will get hot and hang up on you. Per owners manual.
891612
I haven't done so, but I'm sure it would be possible. Be sure the edges of the bag are pulled done the sides of the container and can't be, accidentally, pulled into the mechanism. In reality, it really isn't necessary to place a collection bag in the bucket as the container empties with great ease.
891613
I have never done this but it does make sense. If you do it, keep the bag low enough where it does not come in contact with the cutters. When mine is full, I jut place the plastic bag over the opening and turn it upside down to drop the shreds into the bag. While shredding, I stop every few minutes to compact the shred in the container. But then you have to shake harder when you go to empty it. Remember to limit your shredding to 10 or 15 minutes as the shedder will get hot and hang up on you. Per owners manual.
1225090
Yes. There are two canisters in the trash can that you can line with separate trash bags.
983955
I think that would be too big. We use Stop & Shop tall kitchen bag (13 gallon) with drawstring. You slightly stretch the opening of the bag and wrap the edge of the trash can's opening. The bottom of the bag doesn't completely touch the bottom of the can, but the bag attaches to the can's opening tight enough so that it won't fall inside unless you intentionally throw extremely heavy items down into the can. We use the can for recyclables (cans, bottles,boxes, etc.).
2049265
Yes! As long as your within inches of it , but I will also be picking up other metals in the trash bag also , like tin cans , bottle caps , pull tabs , aluminum foil.....etc.
41312
just take the plastic packaging to any grocery store bag recycling place--it's recyclable there.
307582
I don't think normal trash bags will work as the bag is held in place by the plastic ring at the top of the bag.
263634
Absolutely. We keep a white kitchen trash bag in there, and it goes neatly over the top of the basket & holds in place by the inset. But also, in between the bag & the basket is where we keep the oil bottle & a file folder with 6 or so already oiled sheets to run through the shredder when it needs lubrication. It's all very compact & we always have our supplies where we need them.Personally, I like having the bag in there rather than just using the basket, because it keeps the basket from getting all dusty & dirty, and also, as I said, it allows the supplies to be kept right there. But it's true that you can see the edge of the bag as it overlaps the basket a little. Absolutely. We keep a white kitchen trash bag in there, and it goes neatly over the top of the basket & holds in place by the inset. But also, in between the bag & the basket is where we keep the oil bottle & a file folder with 6 or so already oiled sheets to run through the shredder when it needs lubrication. It's all very compact & we always have our supplies where we need them.Personally, I like having the bag in there rather than just using the basket, because it keeps the basket from getting all dusty & dirty, and also, as I said, it allows the supplies to be kept right... » Read More Absolutely. We keep a white kitchen trash bag in there, and it goes neatly over the top of the basket & holds in place by the inset. But also, in between the bag & the basket is where we keep the oil bottle & a file folder with 6 or so already oiled sheets to run through the shredder when it needs lubrication. It's all very compact & we always have our supplies where we need them.Personally, I like having the bag in there rather than just using the basket, because it keeps the basket from getting all dusty & dirty, and also, as I said, it allows the supplies to be kept right there. But it's true that you can see the edge of the bag as it overlaps the basket a little. « Show Less
2083196
Probably but I save $$ by just using the plastic shopping bags given by the supermarkets and by not purchasing garbage bags at all. Any plastic bag with side handles will work as you fold the bag over the top and the side handles hook around the structure to keep it in place. We love ours as we have a trash chute in our bldg where we need to keep our bags of waste to a minimum- and the contraption conceals nicely under our sink cabinet. Highly recommended!!
1458366
Yes you do. I use grocery plastic bags or you can purchase the ones that it is designed for. Litter maid does not use plastic bags. It uses plastic containers if you prefer
481676
I use a large black plastic bag inside the recycle bin. When it's full I just grab out the trash bag and take it to the recycling center. I reuse the trash bag and they also don't recycle them here .
387075
The top of the bag has to be secured tightly In order for the middle of the bag to turn above the diaper. I don't think a regular trash bag would work
1385750
I would not call it a "pull out" basket. The bin is a separate piece from the shredder. The shredding unit sits on top of the bin, and will not operate unless it is firmly in place. To empty the bin you have to lift the shredder off the top. It is quite top-heavy, and a bit cumbersome, and it's hard not to get tiny shreds of paper all over. I think this is pretty standard for shredders like this in general. I usually unplug it and take the whole thing into the garage to empty it. In fact, I put the whole thing bin and all into a plastic garbage bag before I separate the two parts, so the confetti is contained in the bag.
1667226
Everything shredded goes into the same bin, so yes, plastic, paper, and whatever else you're shredding will get mixed together.
325488
You absolutely can, but you can also buy a cheap roll of generic bags that will last you roughly nine thousand years. I recycle all kinds of jars and bags, but I enjoy the perfect fit and non-gap-ness of the real thing for this little bin. It's just a very tidy, efficient design and the proper bags are a part of that, for me.
1961675
We use recycled plastic bags - it doesn't matter what brand, as long as they are about 10-13 gallon sized. The inner plastic bin is separate so you pull it up a little and tuck the bags in around the outside of the inner bin and inside the outer rim of the trash can itself.
638301
I personally use a supermarket plastic bag. It is too small to justify using a commercial trash bag
1069011
no, but you can place a plastic garbage bag inside, which is what we do. we love this can.