Trash Compactor Bag

If you own a trash compactor, it is crucial to use a special trash compactor bag. Trash compactors are a great replacement for a standard kitchen trash can, but without a trash compactor bag that is specifically designed for trash compactors, you could be in for a world of trouble.

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Many people avoid buying these bags because they are more expensive than a regular trash bag. They might try to buy a discount trash liner from the grocery store and use it in their trash compactor. You may not believe it, but people will sometimes do anything to save a few bucks. One particular case stands out in my mind. A man named Mike thought he could get out of paying for a trash compactor bag by “doubling-up” on two regular bags. Unfortunately, this didn’t work, and his garbage got all over the place!

I’d say it’s not even worth the risk. Imagine if your bag ripped open inside your trash compactor. The garbage will get everywhere. It’s bad enough trying to clean a plastic or metal trash can, but trash compactors cannot easily be taken outside and hosed down. There are also moving parts inside a trash compactor, and if your trash compactor bag breaks open, the entire machine could become damaged.

Besides, if you think about it, the bags are only about a dollar each. While this may be more than a regular kitchen bag, don’t forget that you don’t need to change it nearly as often! On average, trash compactor owners take out the garbage 1/6 as often as regular kitchen trash can owners. This means you’re paying the equivalent of $0.16 per bag if you were using a trash bin! Not bad; only the cheapest and flimsiest trash bags cost that much. In the long run, you definitely save money and headaches by purchasing the correct trash compactor bag that your machine needs.

A trash compactor bag generally comes in two sizes: 15” and 18”. 15 inches is more common, but always double-check before you make a purchase. Every manufacturer of compactors also sells an associated line of trash compactor bags. This includes companies like Broan, Whirlpool, and GE. Of course each company recommends that you purchase their own brand of trash compactor bag, but I haven’t found this to be strictly necessary. Instead, I usually like to buy whichever one is one sale. By doing this, you not only save money, but you also get to try out each brand in turn until you can find the trash compactor bag that’s right for you – the bag that meets your quality standards as well as your budget. Many people like to use trash compactor bags for other uses, like long term storage or moving. This can be a better choice than regular garbage bags because of the extreme durability of compactor liners.

Above all, never pay too much for trash compactor liners! With informational sites like this one, and thousands of websites selling them, it is extremely easy to find deals and discounts on nearly every type of trash compactor bag.