AccountFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions customers ask us most about trash bag sizes, thickness, rubber bands, bulk orders, shipping and returns. Still have a question? Call 1-888-201-8303 or email info@plasticmill.com.
What size trash bag fits a 55-gallon drum?
A standard 55-gallon drum is about 22.5 inches across and 34.5 inches tall, so it needs a bag at least 36 inches wide and about 50 inches long. PlasticMill's 36x58 and 38x58 inch 50-60 gallon bags fit with room to fold over the rim. For the Rubbermaid® 55-gallon Glutton can, use our 40x50 inch 55-gallon bags.
What size bag fits a 95-gallon or 96-gallon cart?
Use a 61x68 inch 95-gallon bag. PlasticMill sells them from 1.2 mil to 3 mil, in black, clear and blue. To stop the bag sliding into the cart, put a 30-inch jumbo rubber band over the rim; it fits 64- and 95-gallon Toter carts and Rubbermaid 95-gallon carts.
95 gallon bags · Jumbo rubber bands
What size bag fits a 64-gallon or 65-gallon cart?
Use a 50x60 inch 64-gallon bag. For 48- to 65-gallon carts, the 23-inch jumbo rubber band holds the bag in place.
How do I work out what size bag my can needs?
Bag width = half the distance around the can (for a round can, about 1.6 times the diameter). Bag length = the can's height plus half its diameter, plus 3 to 4 inches to fold over the rim. Our bag size calculator does the math for you.
What is the difference between mil and micron?
Both measure plastic thickness. 1 mil is one thousandth of an inch, which equals 25.4 microns. Low density bags are sold in mil (for example 1.2 mil = about 30 microns). High density bags are sold in microns (for example 16 microns = about 0.63 mil). A high density bag in microns can be strong for its thickness, but it punctures more easily than a low density bag.
Low density or high density trash bags: which should I buy?
Low density (LLDPE) bags stretch and resist punctures and tears, so use them for kitchen trash, yard waste and anything with sharp or irregular edges. High density (HDPE) bags are thinner and cost less, and work well for office paper, bathroom trash and other light, non-sharp waste.
How thick should a contractor bag be?
For general construction and cleanup debris, a 3 mil contractor bag is the standard. For heavy or sharp loads such as broken drywall, roofing, glass or scrap metal, step up to 4 to 6 mil. PlasticMill sells contractor bags in 3, 4, 5 and 6 mil.
What do rubber band size numbers like #33 and #64 mean?
The number groups bands by width; within a group, a higher number is a longer band. A #33 band is 3 1/2 x 1/8 inch and a #64 band is 3 1/2 x 1/4 inch, so they are the same length but the #64 is twice as wide and stronger. PlasticMill sells #33 bands in 1 lb packs of about 500 and #64 bands in 1 lb packs of about 250, plus 23-inch and 30-inch jumbo bands for trash cans.
Rubber band size guide · Rubber bands
Do you sell in bulk or by the pallet?
Yes. Trash bag product pages show pallet pricing under "Looking to order a pallet?", and we make custom bags by size, color and quantity. Businesses such as solar farms and florists buy our rubber bands in large quantities. Call 1-888-201-8303 or email info@plasticmill.com for a bulk quote.
How fast do you ship, and is shipping free?
Shipping is free on orders to the contiguous (lower 48) United States. In-stock orders placed before 12:00 PM Eastern ship the same business day. We cannot ship to P.O. boxes; for Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico we will contact you about options.
What is your return policy?
You can return or exchange unused items within 30 days. Contact us by phone or email for a return authorization (RMA) number first; returns must come back in the original packaging. You pay for return shipping, and if your order shipped free, the original shipping cost is deducted from your refund. Custom orders and samples can't be returned.
How long does delivery take?
Once your order ships, it usually arrives in 1 to 5 business days, depending on where you are. Most orders go FedEx Ground or UPS; small orders may go USPS and large orders may go by freight. Add a day around major holidays. We can't guarantee a delivery date.
I need my order by a certain date. Can you help?
Add a note in Special Instructions at checkout, or call 1-888-201-8303 before you order, and we'll do everything we can.
Do you have quantity or bulk discounts?
Yes, and they apply automatically at checkout, mixed across products: 5% off 3 or more cases, 7% off 8+, 12% off 25+, 18% off 50+ and 20% off 100+ cases.
Can I try a sample bag first?
Many trash bags have a 1-bag sample option on the product page. Sample bags are not eligible for bulk discounts or discount codes.
Which rubber bands are latex-free?
Every solid #33 color except brown is synthetic rubber, so it is latex-free. Brown is natural rubber, and the #33 multicolor mix includes brown, so the mix is not latex-free. For #64 bands, blue, black, white and orange are latex-free; the other colors are natural rubber. Black EPDM bands are latex-free. The 23-inch and 30-inch jumbo bands carry no latex-free claim.
Do you sell rubber bands for outdoor use?
Yes. Our UV-rated black EPDM rubber bands resist sun damage, for mailboxes, garden stakes, gutters and outdoor bins. #33 comes in 100-count, 1 lb (about 500) and 1,000-count packs; #64 comes in a 1 lb pack of about 250.
Bulk and UV-rated rubber bands
Which jumbo rubber band fits my trash can?
The 23-inch band (blue, UV-rated, packs of 5 or 25) fits 48- and 64-gallon Toter carts and all 65-gallon carts. The 30-inch band (orange UV-rated in packs of 5 or 25, or natural in a 5-pack) fits 64- and 95-gallon Toter carts and Rubbermaid 95-gallon carts. Sizes are measured unstretched.
What colors do #33 rubber bands come in?
Black, white, natural, red, orange, yellow, blue, pink, brown, green, dark green, light green, purple, lavender and argyle purple. The 1 lb pack also comes in forest green and a multicolor mix.
How do I keep a trash bag from slipping into the can?
Put a jumbo rubber band over the rim, or use the PlasticMill trash bag cinch, a peel-and-stick holder that keeps bags of any size in place.
Do you have compostable trash bags?
Yes. PlasticMill sells compostable bag liners that break down in the right composting conditions.
Are PlasticMill products made in the USA?
Most of our products are made in the USA. Each product page lists the exact dimensions, thickness, material and case count.
Where else can I buy PlasticMill products?
We also sell on Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and eBay, and eligible products on our site offer Buy with Prime. Ordering on plasticmill.com gets free shipping in the lower 48, same-day shipping before 12 PM Eastern and automatic bulk discounts.