What To Know About Choosing Your Bin Liner
Choosing a bin liner or garbage bag may seem simple, but you need to consider what quantity and type of rubbish you will be using it for. From recycling needs to heavy duty options, there are a range of products that offer solutions to these situations. Choosing the ideal product for you will help ensure no odorous messes when you least expect it. Read on to see what you need to know.
Thickness
Bag thicknesses are measured in microns (um). A general scale would be light duty 8-13um, medium duty 17-22um, heavy duty 25-30um, extra heavy duty 32-37um garbage bags. Rapid Clean can also source 100um bags strong enough to hold carpets. Thickness creates strength in bag wall to resist piercing or tearing, and general bag load. Collecting waste paper in a washroom might only require light duty bags, but a bar collecting bottles would likely need extra heavy duty bags for the load.
Go For Black Options
Black options are the better way to go. While colour seems insignificant, the transparent or brightly coloured options are also more expensive. Often the same product in strength, there is no real need to go for the clearer options unless you need to visibly sort waste down the line or have concerns about what has been collected. The clear bags are best used for segregating waste, because you can visually see what waste is inside the bag - sometimes that may be hazarous or dangerous items, or an attempt to reduce theft through concealment in black bags.
Environmental Considerations
Community interest in environmental considerations has seen the emergence of biodegradable bags and compostable bags. "Biodegradable" bags actually mean the large sheet of plastic bags must degrade to micro plastic, not break down to natural material. That still saves the lives of ceratures in water ways and oceans, and reduces clogged pipes, rivers, pumps. Compostable bags mean the bags actually become ground matter plants can feed off, like corn starch. The compostable bags however have relatively short shelf life of 6-12 months which emans they become useless once the structrue is compromised, so need to be used quickly. Compostable bags are available in some councils who have set up compostable waste facilities.
Pricing
The prices quoted on the items on a website are the cheapest price offered when you order in bulk, and usually follow a tiered structure. What this means is that these items can often be bought in bulk for a reduced price, but singular items would cost more per unit.
What’s The Difference in Garbage Bins Between Pedal, Square and Swing Options?
These product options are designed to best fit a range of garbage bins options available on the market. Square shaped bins and buckets with flap lids are the most common design available. Swing top options generally consist of a swinging or sliding hatch through which rubbish is placed. Pedal bins are those opened with a foot lever or something similar to avoid touching lids. Size may be determined but space available for the bin, or the type of rubbish.
Does SIze Matter?
The first measurement given on a product is usually the sealed closed width of the bottom of the bag, which sits at the bottom of the dustbin. The second measurement given is the maximum open width of the bag itself. This is when the bag is opened, and stretched taut from one side to the other. Although it should be noted that your bag should not be installed to be taught. The third measurement is the length of the bag. This is simply measured from top to bottom. With these dimensions you can better ensure you get the right options for your needs.
When you need to get the right bin liner for your needs at home or work, be sure to contact our professional team directly or browse our extensive range of solutions online.