Bin bags

Refuse Sacks for Household, Commercial, and Industrial Waste

Refuse sacks, also known as bin bags or rubbish sacks, provide a clean and practical way to collect, separate, and dispose of waste. Our range includes sacks for everyday household and office rubbish, alongside stronger options developed for catering, warehouse, facilities-management, and industrial environments.

Manufactured from durable LDPE material, these sacks combine flexibility with dependable resistance to tearing and punctures. Their gusseted sides open out inside the bin or container, helping users make better use of the available capacity while keeping the liner securely positioned.

The range is organised by capacity and duty, allowing you to select a sack according to the volume and expected weight of the waste. Always consider the contents as well as the bin size: lightweight packaging waste may fill a sack without placing it under significant strain, whereas dense or irregular waste can require a higher duty grade.

70 Litre Household and Light Duty Bin Bags

Our 70 litre refuse sacks are suited to household bins, office waste containers, washrooms, and other areas producing relatively light general waste. They are a cost-effective choice for paper, tissues, lightweight packaging, and everyday rubbish that does not contain sharp or unusually dense materials.

The smaller capacity makes these bin bags easier to handle in environments where sacks are emptied regularly. They are also useful where a full 90 litre sack would be unnecessarily large or difficult to lift.

For the best fit, compare your bin dimensions with the closed width, open width, and length shown in the product table. Allow sufficient material at the top of the bin so that the sack can be removed and securely tied without overfilling.

90 Litre Industrial Refuse Sacks

Our 90 litre sacks fit many standard commercial bins and are available across several duty grades. This allows businesses to use a lighter sack for routine waste while specifying stronger grades at packing stations, production areas, kitchens, warehouses, and other higher-demand locations.

90 Litre Medium Duty Refuse Sacks

Medium duty sacks are intended for routine commercial and workplace rubbish. They are suitable for offices, schools, retail premises, communal areas, and facilities where waste is mainly made up of paper, packaging, and other non-sharp materials.

These sacks provide a practical balance between material use and carrying performance.

90 Litre Heavy Duty Refuse Sacks

Heavy duty refuse sacks offer additional strength for busier environments and heavier general waste. They are well suited to hospitality businesses, commercial kitchens, stockrooms, warehouses, and cleaning operations where bags are handled frequently or carried over longer distances.

The stronger construction helps reduce the likelihood of splitting during removal and transport. Waste should still be distributed evenly, and sacks should not be dragged across rough floors or filled with exposed sharp edges.

90 Litre Extra Heavy Duty Refuse Sacks

Extra heavy duty sacks are designed for demanding commercial and industrial use. They provide greater resistance where waste is denser, bags are moved regularly, or the contents place more pressure on the base and side seams.

These sacks are a suitable choice for busy distribution centres, manufacturing areas, large catering operations, and facilities teams managing mixed general waste. Select the correct SKU according to its recommended load, colour, and pack quantity.

90 Litre Super Heavy Duty Refuse Sacks

Super heavy duty sacks provide the highest carrying performance within the standard 90 litre range. They are intended for demanding applications where a lighter sack may stretch excessively, puncture, or split during handling.

Although these bags are made for heavier waste, standard refuse sacks should not be used for broken bricks, sharp metal, concrete, or similar building debris. For these materials, choose purpose-made rubble sacks or a suitable woven alternative.

150 Litre Compactor Sacks

Our 150 litre compactor sacks are designed for larger waste containers and compaction equipment. Their increased dimensions provide the capacity required in catering, hospitality, retail, warehouse, and industrial operations where higher volumes of waste are collected before removal.

Compactor sacks should be selected according to both the machine or container dimensions and the type of waste being compressed. The sack needs sufficient width and length to line the container correctly without being stretched tightly around the rim.

Where businesses are reviewing their wider waste-handling process, our waste compactors and cardboard balers can help reduce the volume of selected waste materials and improve space efficiency on site.

240 Litre Wheelie Bin Liners

Wheelie bin liners are sized to fit large wheeled waste bins and help keep the inside of the container cleaner between collections. The 240 litre format provides the additional width and length needed to line the bin while leaving enough material around the opening for straightforward removal.

These large bin bags are useful in warehouses, catering establishments, schools, residential facilities, and commercial premises generating substantial volumes of general waste. Check the dimensions of the wheelie bin before ordering, as nominal bin capacity alone does not always confirm the correct liner fit.

A correctly sized liner should sit against the base and sides without being under excessive tension. Avoid allowing heavy waste to fall a long distance into an empty sack, as concentrated impact can place unnecessary strain on the material.

Coloured Refuse Sacks for Waste Segregation

Using different sack colours can make waste streams easier to identify throughout a workplace. Coloured refuse sacks are particularly useful across multi-site businesses, warehouses, production environments, schools, and facilities-management operations where waste is collected from several departments.

Black sacks provide an opaque option for general rubbish, while clear sacks allow the contents to remain visible. Other colours can be assigned to recycling or designated waste streams according to your organisation’s own procedures.

Colour conventions can differ between businesses and waste contractors. Display clear signage at disposal points, train employees on the correct system, and confirm that each colour is accepted by your chosen collection provider.

How to Measure a Refuse Sack

Refuse sack measurements are shown as closed width x open width x length. Understanding these dimensions helps you select a liner that opens fully inside the bin and provides enough material for removal and tying.

Closed width is the width of the sack while it is laid flat. Open width includes the expanded side gussets and represents the full width available when the sack is opened. Length is measured from the opening to the base.

Measure the circumference and height of the bin rather than selecting solely by litre capacity. The liner should be wide enough to fit around the opening and long enough to reach the bottom, with an allowance for folding over the rim and closing the filled bag.

Choosing Refuse Sacks for Heavy or Sharp Waste

Refuse sacks are designed for general waste, with the stronger grades supporting heavier commercial and industrial applications. They are not a replacement for specialist sacks when handling sharp rubble, metal offcuts, broken glass, or substantial quantities of dense building material.

For bricks, plaster, timber fragments, and construction debris, use our tear-resistant rubble sacks. Woven polypropylene sacks provide a robust option for heavy or irregular contents that may puncture ordinary polythene.

For large-volume materials, landscaping waste, or dry, pourable loads, our FIBC and bulk bags include options with reinforced lifting loops for mechanical handling. Selecting a product developed for the application helps reduce spillages, product failure, and unsafe manual handling.

Why Choose Kite for Refuse Sacks?

Kite Packaging supplies refuse sacks for everyday domestic waste through to demanding commercial and industrial applications. With several capacities, duty grades, and colours available, businesses can standardise their waste-management supplies while selecting the appropriate performance level for each area of their operation.

Bulk box quantities support regular users, including contract cleaners, warehouses, hospitality businesses, educational sites, and facilities-management teams. Clear product specifications make it easier to compare capacity, dimensions, duty, recommended load, and colour before ordering.

For a broader selection of waste products, visit our refuse and rubble sacks range. Warehouses looking for a reusable solution for end-of-aisle waste collection can also explore our racking sacks.

For help selecting the correct bin bag, compactor sack, or wheelie bin liner, contact our packaging specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size refuse sack do I need?

The correct size depends on the width, circumference, and height of your bin. Measure the container and compare it with the closed width, open width, and length in the product table. Leave enough material to fold over the rim and close the sack safely once filled.

What is the difference between light, medium, heavy, extra heavy, and super heavy duty sacks?

The duty indicates the sack’s intended carrying performance. Lighter grades are suited to paper and everyday low-density rubbish, while stronger grades are intended for heavier commercial or industrial waste. Use the recommended load shown for each SKU and consider whether the contents have sharp or irregular edges.

What are 70 litre bin bags used for?

Seventy litre bin bags are suited to household bins, offices, washrooms, and workplace containers collecting relatively light general waste. Their smaller capacity can make filled bags easier to handle where waste is removed frequently.

Are 90 litre refuse sacks suitable for commercial use?

Yes. The 90 litre range includes several duty grades for offices, retail sites, hospitality businesses, warehouses, production areas, and facilities-management operations. Select the strength according to the expected load and type of waste.

Can I use a standard refuse sack in a wheelie bin?

A standard sack is unlikely to provide the width and length required for a 240 litre wheelie bin. Purpose-made wheelie bin liners offer a better fit and leave more material around the rim for secure positioning and removal.

What is a compactor sack?

A compactor sack is a large, strong liner designed for compatible commercial bins or waste-compaction equipment. It provides additional capacity and is intended to withstand the pressure created when suitable waste is compressed. Always confirm compatibility with the equipment and follow its operating guidance.

Can coloured refuse sacks be used for recycling?

Coloured sacks can support recycling and waste-segregation systems by making different waste streams easier to identify. There is no single colour system used by every organisation, so follow your site policy and confirm requirements with your waste contractor.

Are refuse sacks recyclable?

Clean LDPE film may be accepted through suitable polythene or flexible-plastic recycling routes. Used sacks can become contaminated by their contents, which may prevent recycling. Check local arrangements and refer to our recycling guide for further information.

Can refuse sacks hold rubble or sharp waste?

Standard refuse sacks are not intended for broken bricks, sharp metal, glass, or heavy construction debris. Choose rubble sacks, woven polypropylene sacks, or FIBC bulk bags according to the material and volume being handled.

How many refuse sacks are supplied in a box?

Box quantities vary by capacity, duty, and SKU. Check the product table for the number of sacks supplied per box and the available bulk price breaks.