Is it strong enough to stand on to compact trash? We recycle all but bubble packages, foil wrappers, saran wraps &amp; bottle lids; nothing stinky.
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The problem would be that the part you mash down is probably 5" x 9" in the center of the lid and has a handle on top. Suppose you could open it and if your feet are small enough stand on it to press it down. That opening is about 7" x 13". And as tall as it is, you would need to step high and maybe use just one foot. I would not try it.
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I use it for camping. It was larger than expected. My guess is that it would work fine for recycle unless it was all bottles.
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Yes. They work great (I actually would never have thought to use anything different had I not seen your question). We use the tall kitchen bags in the 50qt bins for both our kitchen trash and returnable bottles/cans.
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Hey, D. Salyer. Did you give the product a try. I'm thinkin' maybe dissolving a small amnt in maybe a pint of water. I'm interested in the same ?. With your own trash bags this could give you a real cheap solution.
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Hi, I have the largest garbage can in my area which is 65 gallon and the bags fit with plenty of room to extend up and over so I can secure them. My can looks like the one in the photo. I actually use bag clips on each corner to secure the bags and they work fine, even when I have heavy things in the container. Just don't forget to remove the clips on garbage day!
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I use mine in the bathroom trash can...it is one of those mesh cans about 12" diameter and about 15" tall...they are a little too big, but the 8 gal. liners are too small!These are great bags...a little thin, but just perfect for the bathroom trash, and there ARE A LOT OF THEM!!!
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sorry, don't know the answer to that. I would thing that you could maybe use a trash can? As long as it's the same size opening, it should be ok?
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All plastics will have an odor but it does not linger. Yes it is thin but it works. It contours and line the trunk which is what it is suppose to do. Thickness does not matter to me because the product is not being worn like a shoe. In other words, the product is not being exposed to severe friction. You are placing items on it.
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For short-term storage they are definitely strong enough. They handle fairly sharp recyclable items without tearing as well as heavy items, but as S. Craig said they are designed to be degradable so are not good for long-term storage.
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If you're asking if it is sturdy enough to hold such items, then yes, the bags are tough. I use them in a rectangular trash bin to hold lots of scooped cat litter, and when I remove the full bag, it's never ripped.
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I started using a regular trash bag, but it does not provide much odor protection. I cut the hard plastic top off a refill bag and looped a regular trash bag in its place. I Lysol the whole contraption every so often in order to keep the stinkies under control.
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It is quite sturdy -- nothing like a plastic trashcan. I did knock the lid pretty hard once pulling out a liner and it popped the lid loose on one side, but it snapped right back into place. Not sure about a kid ripping the lid off though -- but no trashcan will stand up to that.
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I have mine at the end of my counter, which provides about an inch. I don't have a problem. In your case, you need to determine the height of the trash can. I love mine.
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Yes. They're not smell proof. What I've done is gotten an plastic trashcan that sits in the back of the house. If there is a very large amount of waste inside the trash can, I can imagine it would snell, but I do not let mine get over a quarter full. Taken out every trash day. To clarify, if you're looking for no smell whatsoever, these are NOT the bags you want. Hope I helped. Have a good weekend!
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Oh, yes, definitely it is effective for keeping odors in. Only thing I can think of is when we forgot to take the garbage out and had some raw garbage and it was completely full to the top. I could smell it as soon as I walked in the kitchen.
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I've used it for my garbage and also one in my recycling bin. One thing Ive noticed though, even though it's mint-scented, the odor of the garbage comes through the bag pretty strongly-Even though I use a 13 gallon closed lid aluminium bin. So I have to change this brand of bag more reguarly than when I used Hefty bags or similar...
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I have not tried standing on it but I don't think that would be safe. We forgot trying to crush anything and just use it for a nice looking but expensive trash can. I would not recommend it