What kind of trash bags dou you all use?

**dz_blonde_girl** · 05-24-2002, 11:01 AM

After all these years I still can't find a kitchen (13 gal) trash bag I like. Ruffies always tear on me, name brands cost to darn much. And WHY can't someone make a trashbag that is at least as tall as my trash can????????

**PrairieRose** · 05-24-2002, 11:05 AM

I'm not REALLY brand loyal but I really, really like those bags made by the sam's brand (can't even think of the name of it, what does that tell ya?!) that have the drawstrings. They fit my trash can and will hold to the dumpster, unless I've put bricks or something like that in it! (which dh accuses me of)

**paelthom** · 05-24-2002, 11:26 AM

I pretty much stick to glad bags. I can't use the cheapo brands, they tear on me. I really pack a bag full. I usually only use about 3 bags a week total so using the Glad bags isn't too expensive. I do agree that nothing actually fits all that great in the trash can. I always thought it was jus my can. To me they are never really wide enough at the top.
paelthom

**justGina** · 05-24-2002, 01:10 PM

I use bags called Tuff Stuff (I think that's it) from Dollar General or the same bag with another name at Family Dollar. They're $2 for 45 bags, and they are REALLY strong.

**CAGmomof2** · 05-24-2002, 01:32 PM

I usually use the store brand and instead of buying the kitchen garbage bags I usually buy the bags that hold up to 30 gallons I think they are the outside bags!! I use them and I can usually get good use out of one bag I can put alot more of our trash in one of these bags then a regular kitchen trash bag which tears a whole lot easier and doesn't hold much to begin with!!

I hope this helps you out!!

I also try to find a coupon for name brand trash bags when I am shopping so if they are at a good price and I have a coupon on that brand I will buy it and try to stock up on trash bags when I have a chance!!

**Simplegal** · 05-24-2002, 05:50 PM

I don't buy trash bags at all. My trash can in the kitchen is small, and shopping bags fit in there perfectly. I cut handles on one side and tie it around the can. Works perfectly for me

**dz_blonde_girl** · 05-24-2002, 07:49 PM

I have to tie a knot in the top of mine to keep them from falling down in the trash can.

I think we, as consumers, need to DEMAND the trash can/liner industry STANDARDIZE size proportions for trashcans and liners!

Simplegal, you must not have any kids, since you can get along with such a small trash recepticle.

I have Glad Quick-Tie now. I am pleased with the strength, and they fit OK, I just hate to spend that kind of $ on something I know I'm going to throw away!

I'll check those Sam's brand nest time I'm that way, I want to check their formula and diaper prices anyway. Our Sam's is right next to WM so it's almost easy. I REALLY hate

to shop.

Thanks!

**justjenn** · 05-25-2002, 10:50 PM

I buy the Dollar General brand or Wal-Mart's brand most of the time.

**aylasmommy** · 05-26-2002, 12:21 AM

we buy ..i think it's ruffies? They are scented..we love it for the scented part..but they aren't too strong so if we fill it too much we have problems..so we just have to make sure and empty it sooner

**milach** · 05-26-2002, 08:06 AM

I really like the Sam's brand one. We bought a box of it once and it lasted well over a year. Lately, I've been to lazy to go to Sams and have just been buying the Wal Mart brand for $1.50 a box. They're pretty tough, unless you put something with sharp edges in it. I tend to stuff the bags to their capacity as well, and they hold up.

Laura

**kaffy123** · 05-26-2002, 10:47 AM

I order mine by the case from Quill. I get decent trash bags and free stuff since they always have those codes that can be used when you place and order.

**AmyBoz** · 05-28-2002, 08:02 PM

Simplegal, we also use the grocery bags as our garbage bags. I do wind up having to empty it more often than if I used a real kitchen trash bag, but it works okay. And I do have a daughter who makes a lot of garbage!