Light-duty liners
Mostly dry office rubbish, tissues and light packaging. Fit and dispensing can matter more than extra thickness.
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Bin Liners at a Glance
Different jobs need different bags. Here is a quick guide before you open the entire rubbish-bag catalogue.
Heavy-duty rubbish bags
Heavier general waste and bulkier loads. Check the bag's construction, seam and handling requirements.
Browse refuse bags →Recycled plastic
Recycled-content liners can be just as suitable as virgin-plastic liners when their specifications meet the task. Using recycled content can reduce demand for virgin plastic.
Browse office and recycled liners →Compostable liners
Not suitable for ordinary wet rubbish: moisture and time can cause them to weaken and start breaking down. For food scraps, use only a bag designed for the job and accepted by your compost collector.
Browse compostable refuse bags →Wheelie bin liners
For larger bins, often 80L, 120L or 240L. Check the opening and height: two 120L bins may not be the same shape.
Browse wheelie bin bags →Kitchen & special-purpose bags
Food waste, handle bags, drawstrings and dispenser-box options have their own handling and fit requirements.
Browse kitchen tidy liners →Prefer a size chart? Our guide compares actual bag width, length, litre labels and other specifications.
Open the bin-liner size guide →A Few Common Bin-Liner Questions
What do the width and length on a bin liner mean?
For a standard flat bag, the width is measured across the empty bag when it lies flat. The length is measured from the opening to the sealed bottom. Gusseted bags may list their folds separately, so compare the maker's opened dimensions rather than blindly applying a flat-bag formula.
Can I choose a bag just from the bin's litre capacity?
Litres describe capacity, not shape. A tall narrow 60L bin and a wide shallow 60L bin may need different liners. Measure the opening and height, or measure a bag that already fits well.
Does a higher micron always mean a stronger rubbish bag?
No. Micron measures film thickness, not guaranteed strength. Construction, seams, film formulation and puncture resistance also matter. A well-made recycled-content bag is not necessarily weaker than a virgin-plastic bag.
Why is a flat bin liner longer than the bin is high?
The sealed bottom of an ordinary flat bag needs material to spread across the bin base. For a round bin, our starting estimate adds half the opening diameter to its height; for a rectangular bin it adds half the opening diagonal. That part is not fold-over. Then choose no extra, about 50mm over the rim, or a separate tying allowance of at least 120mm (more for wider bins). Star-base or gusseted liners and bins with tapered bases can need different lengths; check a bag that already fits if available.
Are compostable liners suitable for every bin?
No. Compostable liners are not a good choice for ordinary wet rubbish. Moisture and time can cause them to soften, weaken and start breaking down, increasing the risk of splits or leaks. The exception is a compostable liner specifically designed for collecting food scraps or other accepted organic waste. Confirm that your collector or compost processor accepts that exact bag and its contents, empty it as directed, and keep unused liners cool and dry.
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