Can you recycle (NOT reuse) the bags once they're empty?
485341
Yes, we do. We rinse them out and put them in with the regular plastic bag bin. Ie. plastic bags form WalMart, Kmart, etc.
1103009
Most trash companies won't take the recycling if its bagged. It messes up the sorting machine. We just put the recyclables in and then dump it in the larger recycle bin outside.
147672
Yes , You can crush them and vacuum them up or just put it in the bag less tub.
1789734
I read all of the content that was on the box of bags that I received and did not see it say that you could or could not reuse these bags. These are to be used with the sealing machine: Food Saver which uses heat to create a seal - not a zip type bag. You have to cut the bag open to get to your food after it has been steamed...... I suppose you could try it, but your bag will get smaller with each use, and the company probably cannot give you advise on reuse because they don't want to be responsible in case of bacteria left over from the previous use....
722947
The bags are reusable and don't need to be replaced. We clean them after every use by emptying them, then spraying them, and letting them dry out. There are two different types- one is more mesh for leaves, and one catches all fine particles, we use the second.
1379587
I don't think so...I don't have any left..but i don't remember and small holes on the bottom of the bags
1623052
yes, that's the way I use it. You can buy "shredder bags" or just smaller ones in general. It still makes a mess when you take the bag out though. :)
1215599
I have never tried to reuse the bags, however I don't think that this would be a good idea, because of possible food contamination. I do not think that you can clean these type of bags as good as regular zip lock type bags! You can buy these bags in bulk, already cut and sealed on one end for approx. 2.5 cents each from Lemonhead kitchen supplies over at e-****y. I hope this helps you! This machine is FANTASTIC! I saw this same model and breand machine at Target for $79.99! Amazon offers a great saving! Thanks! I hope that I was able to help you!
366472
I use bags from cereal, chips, or any large bag that will go into the garbage anyway. Grocery bags are recyclable so I would rather recycle and use what is going into the garbage any way. It doesn't smell up the house and it probably will sit there a week before we take out the trash.
14953
No, they are a once-and-toss product. Personally I wouldn't buy them again b/c I don't think they worked AT ALL in the capacity they were advertised for & which I bought them for (diaper pail). The fact that they aren't recycle-able isn't so nice either.
837311
No, But I only use a bag in the trash side. It comes with a few bags for each side but after they were gone I just used the ones I had. Hope this helps!
2227756
Hi Leslie, BB&B; has an exchange/recycle program. If you turn in your old/used canisters you can buy recycled ones much cheaper. I havent found anywhere else though, that sells them cheaper than that.i think instead of $15.00 the recycled exchange program is $10.00
258254
Of course. They aren't terribly expensive, so you can certainly just throw out bags instead of emptying them. It's simply a function of time vs. money. It's also less messy to simply replace a bag than try to empty it without clouds of dust engulfing your work space.
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I just use plastic bags from the supermarket. A little trickier - because they don't fit exactly. But they do the job, and I get to recycle all those bags!
438231
No but you can reuse them yourself with a kit designed to refill them that can be found online
473574
No bags, very Eco friendly- just dump out the yuck and put it back together and you're all set.
14955
No. They come with a filled bag inside and are not meant to be taken apart or reused. They do last quite some time and are small and discrete.