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How to choose a Waste Can Liner

 

CHOOSE PLASTIC TYPE AND GAUGE

When choosing a can liner for your waste bin, it’s important to take into consideration not only the size of the container you’re using, but also the sorts of things you’re going to be throwing away -- after all, a bag that tears as soon as you lift it out of the bin isn’t much help, and using a heavy-duty bag for a few sheets of paper is a waste. With that in mind, TonerQuest.com would like to offer some insights on how to choose the right can liner for you.


for Waste Can Liners & Bags
 
Low-Density Bags (Low-D Bags)
Used for rough objects under tough transport conditions. These liners are very strong and more resistant to tearing, but handle lower load capacities than Hi-D liners. The thickness of low density liners is measured in mils. One mil equals one-thousandth of an inch. In general, the larger the waste can, the more mils needed for the liner.
High-Density Bags (Hi-D Bags)
Used for paper and non-rough objects under moderate transport conditions. These liners are very strong and handle higher load capacities than Low-D liners, but are less resistant to tears once punctured. The thickness of high-density liners is measured in microns. One micron equals one-thousandth of a millimeter. In general, the larger the waste can, the more microns needed for the liner.
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Suggested Low-D Applications

  • Sticks
  • Plastic eating utensils
  • Rough yard trimmings
  • Abusive transport conditions
  • Metal with sharp edges
  • Glass bottles
  • Objects with rough corners
  • Food with rough edges (crab legs)

Suggested Hi-D Applications

  • For office waste baskets
  • Dirt, grass, rags
  • Paper, paper plates/cups
  • Cans without sharp edges
  • Food without sharp edges
  • Smooth heavy objects
 
The first thing to do is to determine the size of your waste bin. Can liners are designed for use with a certain size container, so it’s a good idea to match your liner as closely as possible to the size of the can. Small variations of a few gallons are to be expected, and in general, it’s better to get a liner that’s a bit too large for the can, since one that’s too small not only won’t fit properly, but also isn’t designed to hold as heavy a load.
 

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