Can this be used without any bags ? I want to give this to a homeless friend and she doesn't have the means to buy the disposabel bags.Thank you.
550986
Homeless without access to a sanitary place to dump and wash this seems like a bad idea. With a bag liner she could at least put the waste in a dumpster which couldn't be worse than people putting their doggie dropping bags in the trash. In my experience homeless people tend to use public restrooms to get clean, you can't really walk into McDonald's with an open bucket of human waste and not get kicked out. It's going to be super foul in no time without liners.
550987
I do not think it would be a good idea to use "no" bag. But you can use all kinds of plastic bags, something relatively impermiable, from Ralphs, CVS, etc. With a little experimenting, a combo of plastic, paper may prove to be more easily used while avoiding a mess. I think it is worth a shot, for many people use this item without the recommended bag. Good Luck.
550988
I suppose it could be used without disposable bags. However, I would imagine that cleanup of it would NOT be pleasant. If she has any way of at least getting plastic trashbags, that would work. On a different note, I think this is a very nice gesture in offering help to someone.
837307
No, you can use any garbage bag. I have actually been using grocery store plastic bags in the smaller section. They work well because you can tuck them under the removable container. I use the bigger section without a bag for recycables because I always have more recycling than garbage.
1331689
It does not use a bag at all. You unhook the attachment & empty into your garbage bag. The attachment can be washed out & dried then replaced on the machine. Very simple. I know I keep mentioning my arthritis but this machine is so easy to handle plus I live alone & I try to continue to do my own housework as long as I can (I am 78 yrs old). Hope you can enjoy your Dyson DC39 Multi floor canister as I do.
1215597
Hi GMA, yes, you absolutely can reuse the bags. Just wash them out and save them. They will reseal several times. Hope this helped!
1642979
We never use bags we always just the disposal at the campground to empty the toilet. We love it we are older and it is higher than most other portable toilets. I hope this helped.
451593
I think you can rig other bags so this kinda works, but really it's much easier to buy their bags. They are different from any other food saving vacuum device I've seen. It works completely differently mechanically. I wash, dry and re-use mine just fine, so it doesn't end up being pricey at all. You can buy them at Wal-Mart, or from here, at Amazon.com.
1629256
Yes, you can use disposable bags, but you might just want to purchase another coupler if you don't already have extras. This bag comes w/ a detachable coupler, but you'll need it if you're using the tips that come in this kit. If you use larger tips, you won't need a coupler with this bag.
508218
I haven't used a bag with it. It just dumps into the bin and I empty the bin when it fills up. I am very happy with this shredder. It does a wonderful job.
1744983
I don't see why you couldn't do that. It just means your bag gets smaller and smaller, since you have to cut off one of the sealed ends each time. I use it for cheese, make sure the bag is extra long, and then just keep resealing it each time I have to open it. I've never tried washing it and reusing it, since I use mine mostly for raw meats.
1357216
I have never tried doing this. I am not sure, but I see others have already addressed your question. I'm sure it could be done if you transfer the contents into one of the FoodSaver type bags and omit the vacuum step like someone else mentioned.
1150904
It could be used without a bag, however, stuff would spray everywhere. Better to use the bag (or have two on hand to swap one out).
1460749
I wouldn't reuse the bags. The roll allows you cut it down to the needed size. You just seal 1 side. Put your stuff in, vacuum it and seal it shut.
202087
There isn't an inside bin or anything like that, so you really do need to use it with bags. The inside of the container has lots of ridges so it doesn't lend to bagless use anyway.
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.
773057
It does have a disposable bag and filter. You do not need the bag at all but the filter is a must. You can buy the bags for it at most hardware stores or on amazon for fairly cheap.
1988103
I don't use any bags in mine... each drawer is not that big, so a large shopping bag could do the trick. This unit works perfect for my household of 2 adults for our recycling, we empty it on a weekly basis.
2096391
I have a model with a reusable bag. You just unzip and dump into9 a plastic trash/leaf bag. There are reusable bags but the cost would be prohibitive, IMO.CORRECTION: I meant disposable bags.