Black bags packaging guide
Black refuse sacks
Refuse sacks are disposable bags used to contain rubbish. Refuse bags are useful to line the insides of waste containers to prevent the insides of the container from becoming coated in waste material. Refuse sacks are made out of plastic and are typically black in colour. Plastic refuse sacks are a convenient and sanitary way of handling rubbish. Plastic refuse bags are lightweight and are useful for messy or wet rubbish. Refuse bags are often used for lining litter or rubbish bins. Refuse sacks can be incinerated with their contents in appropriate facilities.
Most commonly the plastic used to make bin bags are:
Wheelie bin size guide
The following table gives the approximate wheelie bin sizes.
N.B. All dimensions are for guidance only.
| Capacity (litres) | Size |
|---|---|
| 120/140 litre bin | Approximately 15.7 x 15.7 x 20" |
| 240 litre bin | Approximately 19.5 x 22.5 x 26.5" |
| 360 litre bin | Width = 880mm Height = 1100mm Depth = 665mm |
| 660 litre bin | Width = 1260mm Height = 1160mm Depth = 772mm |
| 1100 litre bin | Width = 1380mm Height = 1460mm Depth = 1075m |
