Trash bags – Trash bags cover the liners used in guest room bins, bathroom bins, housekeeping trolleys and back-of-house waste containers. Selection is driven by the bin volume, the film thickness and the material, since a bag that tears on the way to the waste room costs far more in labour than the difference in unit price. Colour coding is a further criterion wherever waste streams are separated.
When requesting a quotation, give the bin sizes in litres, the estimated monthly quantity and whether separated waste streams need distinct colours. For heavy kitchen and building waste the required thickness in microns should be specified; dimensions, thickness and pack quantity are in the technical data.
Trash bags: procurement considerations
- Bag volume: The litre rating has to match the bin, as an oversized bag wastes film and a tight one tears at the rim.
- Film thickness: Measured in microns, it determines the load the bag can carry in kitchen, glass and general waste.
- Material: LDPE offers high tear resistance, while HDPE gives more bags per kilogram for light, dry waste.
- Colour coding: Separate colours make selective waste collection visible and simpler for staff to follow correctly.
Frequently asked questions about this category
Which thickness is needed for kitchen waste?
Wet and sharp kitchen waste normally calls for a heavier gauge than guest room liners. The recommended use is indicated for each product.
Are the bags available on perforated rolls?
Most sizes come either on perforated rolls or in flat packs, and the packaging format is stated in the product specification.
