Are these bags sturdy enough to hold recyclable cans,bottles and papers that will be later taken out to curbside containers? Can they be cleaned?
570259
Yes. They are a sturdy and large bag. Great for recyclables. Can be easily cleaned.
570260
yes I can carry kitty litter in this bag and carry it up 3 flights of steps
570261
Absolutely!!!!! I use one of my recently bought 2 IKEA bags for just that reason. Daily, I pick up trash and recycleable items on the highways near me. I come back with a FULL bag. I LOVE my bags. I keep the other bag clean and just used it yesterday to carry towels to and from Muir Beach here in northern California. Jane
570262
Yes as long as you don't overload them. Product details state that the maximum weight is 55 pounds. I use this size as well as the larger 32x14x13 tote to carry in groceries but also handy for loading up clothing or items to be donated. They are very sturdy as well as versatile. You can just wipe them clean with a damp cloth, depending what stained them of course.
1138831
The bags are compostable, thus over time they weaken and break down - that is how they are designed. We have had them hold up strongly for a little over a week in the bin, but they start to weaken after that. This bin is really more for composting small amounts in an apartment where you take down your compost regularly to be cleared away by a community compost service.
1936964
These are very strong bags of better plastic than most. They can be dragged but not over sharp objects or rocky surfaces. No bag is going to take that kind of stress.
1910586
They are made to break down. Glad makes regular (not for recycling) clear bags - I would go with those.
485410
They are sturdy enough to reuse but are more difficult to clean out if you have a more liquid like recipe. Mine is more cakey so it scrapes out easily, but a more liquidy recipe will be harder to clean out of the inner lifting platform
1894156
Absolutely. The grade of plastic used appears to be no different than used in standard plastic grocery bags. Given the current restriction on use of plastic grocery bags in CA, I shipped these to my sister who uses them for her grocery shopping. She is beyond pleased with the quality and with the very reasonable cost of the bags.
1376004
I haven't had to clean mine yet. It appears you could just wipe them down with a wet towel. I would think they could even withstand being hosed off if necessary. They are quite sturdy.
877915
They are one time use, disposable. I wouldn't just use them as storage bags , they are intended to be used with the system.
124943
Rachel, This is a very sturdy, in fact kind of stiff, tightly woven nylon bag. I'm sure it is really going to last. My first one was a softer nylon that was springing little leaks that would squirt me - lol -- when I squeezed the last of the milk out. You won't have that problem with these, IMO. These rinse out beautifully. I hope you enjoy yours, if you order them.
2165306
Yes they are. What is great, is they are in a roll so you don't have to fumble with trying to put your old grocery bags on the holder. Great product.
234554
I have never had that problem. These bags are pretty sturdy. I usually lift out the entire bag to dump out the dirty clothes though since my hamper is upstairs and my laundry room is downstairs. I have not been disappointed with this at all.
1192345
I would not recommend it because they are reusable, and they are thicker than other brands. I absolutely love the product and the bags.
566746
The bags are around 30" by 18" when unopened. This is just a guestimation. They fit all the wastepaper baskets in the house, but they will not be big enough or heavy enough for a kitchen can, those usually require a heavier 15 gallon bag. I've found they fit small cans also, you just gather and knot it on the side.
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For short-term storage they are definitely strong enough. They handle fairly sharp recyclable items without tearing as well as heavy items, but as S. Craig said they are designed to be degradable so are not good for long-term storage.
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I use the bags for other household applications. Nonetheless, they are pretty much resistant. I have already carried 3 to 4 large soda bottles and boxes. Differently from ones I have got from supermarkets, the the bottom did not tear and the handles were resistant enough for the load. I do recommend them.
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These bags are big enough to hold those items over smallish trash cans,however, They do not compost and are made of thin plastic. Hope this helps.
1185299
I clean mine by hand but, they seem pretty sturdy. I'd think it shouldn't be an issue.