Basic Kitchen Trash Bags, 13 Gallon, Drawstring, 20 Bags
Brute Super Tuff Contractor Bags, 55 Gallon, 20 Bags (Twist Tie)
Glad ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, 13 Gallon, Fragrance Free, 110 Count
Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags, Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, White, Citrus Twist, 120 Bags
Ultra Strong Tall Kitchen Bags, 13gal, .9 Mil, White, Citrus Twist, 80/box
Hefty Ultra Strong 33 Gallon Trash Bags, Large Trash Bags, Black, White Pine Breeze Scent, 40 Bags
Glad ForceFlex Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags, Fresh Clean, 13 Gal, 40 Count
Hefty Heavy Duty Contractor Extra Large Trash Bags, 55 Gallon, 16 Count
Husky 42 Gallon Heavy Duty 2 Mil Contractor Bags, 40 Bags
Husky 55-Gallon Clear Flap Tie Drum Liner Trash Bags, 80 Count
Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags, Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, White, Fabuloso Lemon Scent, 40 Bags
Glad ForceFlex 13-Gallon Drawstring Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Gain Lavender Scent, 40 Bags
Husky 13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Drawstring Bags, Lavender Scented, 80 Bags
Hefty Ultra Strong 33-Gallon Trash Bags, 90 Count
Hefty Heavy Duty Contractor Large Trash Bags, 45 Gallon, 20 Count
Hefty Strong Lawn & Leaf Trash Bags, 39 Gallon, 20 Count
Ultra Strong 33 Gallon Trash Bags, Heavy Duty, Tear-Resistant Garbage Liners (90 pack)
Memmber's Mark Commercial Contractor 42-Gallon Clean-Up Bags, 42 Count
13 gal Power Flex, Leak Protection, Tall Kitchen Simple Fit Drawstring Bags (Flex Power)
Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags, Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, White, Fabuloso Lavender Scent, 120 Bags
Blackstone Adventure Ready Camping Griddle Grease Cup Liners (10 pack)
X-Liner Black Trash Bag ''40 - 45 gal, 40 x 46, 100 Count
Basic Large Trash Bags, 30 Gallon, Flap Tie, 10 Bags
Capacity and What It Actually Fits
A 13-gallon bag holds 13 gallons when it is standing free. Dropped into a snug 13-gallon can it has no slack left to cuff over the rim, which is why it slides down the inside and ends up under the rubbish.
Size up one step.
For a tall kitchen can at 13 gallons, a bag rated slightly larger cuffs properly and stays put. The same applies at every size in the range.
The Sizes That Are Stocked
Capacities cluster at four points.
13 gallon covers tall kitchen cans at 50 listings, 30 and 33 gallon cover outdoor and garden use, 45 gallon covers the large wheeled cans, and 4 gallon covers bathroom and office bins.
The 60 and 64 gallon listings are contractor and yard bags rather than household sizes. They suit a clear-out and do not fit any domestic can.
Thickness, Drawstring and Flap Tie
Thickness is stated in mils on some listings and implied by the word heavy duty on 37 others.
A thin bag is cheaper per bag and splits on anything with a corner, which makes it the more expensive choice for kitchen use.
Drawstring closures cost more than flap ties and are what most people are buying when they pay the difference. Flap-tie bags are fine in a bin that never gets carried far.
Compostable and Recycled Content
34 listings state compostable and 34 state recycled content across the wider paper and plastic collection, and a share of those are bags.
Compostable bags are thinner by nature and are not a like-for-like swap for a heavy-duty bag.
Bags and Bins
The outdoor cans these line are in outdoor trash cans, sized 14 to 50 gallons with 32 the most common. A 32-gallon can takes a 33-gallon bag comfortably and a 30-gallon bag badly.
Can Size to Bag Size
Every row buys a bag rated above the can so it cuffs over the rim rather than sliding down inside it.
| Can | Bag to buy | Common count | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 gal bathroom | 4 to 6 gal | 50 to 110 | $9 to $15 |
| 13 gal tall kitchen | 13 to 16 gal | 40 to 100 | $12 to $35 |
| 32 gal outdoor | 33 gal | 25 to 50 | $15 to $40 |
| 45 gal wheeled | 45 gal | 20 to 50 | $20 to $45 |
| Clear-out and yard | 55 to 64 gal | 20 to 50 | $25 to $60 |
Trash Bag Questions
What size bag fits a 13-gallon kitchen can?
A size up from 13, so the bag cuffs over the rim. A bag rated the same as the can has no slack and slides down inside it.
What size fits a 32-gallon outdoor can?
A 33-gallon bag. A 30-gallon bag fits badly in the same can for the same reason.
Is heavy duty worth the difference?
In a kitchen, yes. Thin bags split on anything with a corner, which makes the cheaper bag more expensive in practice.
Are compostable bags a direct swap?
No. They are thinner by nature and do not replace a heavy-duty bag, though they suit a caddy or a light bin.