Divide the perimeter of your bin by two. The resulting number is the open width you need for your bin bag. TIP: A simple way to calculate the circumference of your bin is to find the diameter (the width from one side to the other) and multiply this by 3.14 (pi).

The face width is the sealed, closed width of the bottom of your bin bag. The open width is the maximum width of the bin bag when it is stretched from one side to the other. The length is simply the measurement from the top to the very bottom of the bin bag. Then divide the circumference by two. The resulting number is the open width dimension you need for your bin bag. TIP: Bin liners and compostable bin liners are not governed by the CHSA weight testing accreditation as they are not designed for heavy use.

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TIP: A simple way to calculate the circumference of your bin is to find the diameter (the width from one side to the other) and multiply this by 3.14 (pi). Bin Liners Measure the circumference of your bin. The circumference is the length of the edge around a circle – in this case the length all the way around the rim. Measure the height of your bin from top to bottom. Add approximately 20% onto the height to find the length of bin bag you need. This extra 20% allows for an overhang which stops the bag falling in the bin and gives you plenty of room for tying.

This is a common mistake. Bag strength is dependent on the blend, the materials used and whether HDPE or LDPE. The best way to save money and use less bags is to use quality bags. You want the bags that do the job. All our bags are made from recycled material since 1979. We have served the UK education sector and many commercial businesses, hotels, race – courses, councils, prisons, hospitals, holiday clubs and golf clubs. What is a bin liner ‘gauge’? TIP: All of our bin bags state the face width, open width and length – saving you time and effort on measuring. To find the right bin bag for your square and rectangular bins you must add up each of its sides and divide by two.