Best trash, compost & lawn bags according to redditors
We found 114 Reddit comments discussing the best trash, compost & lawn bags. We ranked the 76 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 114 Reddit comments discussing the best trash, compost & lawn bags. We ranked the 76 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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There should be a lot more discussion on this topic. Bullets and beans don't mean anything if you can't dispose of waste in safe manner. My solution / thoughts below, and I live in a rural area but on a municipal system so this may or may not be as applicable.
For urine, pee in something like a bucket , or build a urinal that drains into a french drain. In general urine can be disposed of fairly easily. Gallons and gallons can go into a rather small area which you can cover later with dirt. Except for the fertilizer burn there's really no issues here. As others have noted keep the urine and solids separate.
For solid waste, relatively easy is:
Regarding the municipal system, eventually it will back up, it's a question of time. Where I live it's a straight downhill shot to the municipal waste treatment center, no lift pumps required. The waste treatment facility has backup generators and overflow ponds so provided they can still operate things will work. Shit flows downhill, as it was.
In an extremely prolonged sort of situation where the crews weren't out doing maintenance or a large earthquake actually ruptured the pipes, things will back up. The folks at the bottom will experience it first.
You can install a backup prevention device. It has regular maintenance and the install could be easy (in the crawlspace) or terrible (you have to dig). If you're preparing for generalized disruptions it's probably overkill but if you're on a municipal system and want to isolate yourself, it's a good idea. /u/parametrek 's PDF post is terrific, that's something every prepper should have.
To replace the Fire Tablet, go through the "Amazon Warehouse" seals section, or go straight to the "Amazon devices" section, and don't check anything other than "sort by price low to high"...
You'll see all kinds of previous generation tablets, like this one:
Fire Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 16 GB, Black - with Special Offers \ Previous Generation - 5th
Then you just grab the "kid case" for the generation you find cheapest, I ended up getting this one cause it's cheaper and I liked the way it stands up:
HONEY COMB Silicone Case for Amazon Fire // Previous 5th Generation ONLY, 2015 7 inch // by Fintie - Light Weight // Anti Slip // Shock Proof Protective Cover // Kids Friendly
You could also just get the same case that comes with the freestime package:
Amazon FreeTime Kid-Proof Case for Amazon Fire // Previous Generation - 5th//, Pink
Your niece is 11, she's quite capable of cleaning the litter box everyday below she has her shower/bath, or right before she washes up for dinner/bed. You need to clean the litter at least once a day, every single day. Go to the dollar store, or Walmart, or Aldi/No Frills if you've got one, and buy a bunch of cheap little 4gal plastic bags (usually marked for office or bathrooms). I get mine on Amazon Plasticplace Clear 4 Gallon Trash bag, 17"Wx18"H, 2000/Case, 6 Microns - I only buy the ones this thick or thicker if there's a good price, and buy in super bulk because some days I don't trust myself to only use one bag, and a box will still last me two years or more even when I cleaned the litter three times a day and was using these to do that neat wax on my hands/feet (also, always look at the "new and used from $xx" on the page, it'll show you the Amazon Warehouse prices, which are usually just banged up boxes or something).
I'm so sorry your sister's such a psycho. I feel terrible just reading you had to go through all of that. But as a 37yo woman who's still terrified of my BPD mom, I can't thank you enough for helping to save that child. (I literally just stopped talking to my own mom in November 2016, and I still wake up each day scared that she's trying to call, and I always think that all of her problems are my fault... I'm still going to therapy to get that out of my head, even after she tried to kill my toddler "to prove once and for all that she's a better mother than I am"...).
Do anything you need to keep that poor kid or of her "mother's" way, and let us know if you need anything. Please also ensure that your niece gets therapy, whether anyone thinks it's needed or not, I assure you that it is needed. Just because she's finally safe, doesn't mean that shit isn't still stuck in her poor tiny head - I wish someone had have brought me to "real therapy" when I was younger, cause it would have saved me from years of terrible decisions.
Good luck, and seriously please let me know if you need anything at all - we're all here to help, but I can even offer you guys some hotel points I've gotten from work or something on Amazon if you are really needing something urgently or need some time to relax eating some (amazing, hot, and free) waffles...
Huge hugs if you'd like some :)
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These were common and cheap pack liners.
These are the ones I've been buying. And I believe they're the same ones that Mike Clelland draws a picture of in his book (whatever that's worth).
Pretty heavy at about 2.7oz each (on my scale), but VERY durable. I use one bag for many trips and many training hikes.
https://www.amazon.com/Hefty-Trash-Compactor-Bags-GAL/dp/B002BXRGQA
Many (most?) experienced backpackers use trail runners instead of traditional leather hiking boots. When you are at REI - check them out to see how you like them compared to the boots.
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Backpack is often recommended to go last. Since you don't know what all needs to go into the pack, buying one before the rest of your gear is complicated. Once you own all the major pieces of equipment you'll backpack with - then you can best choose the backpack that accommodates it.
Fit is key though - so you should try on a few options at REI to see what brands/models/styles fit your body best.
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I would recommend doing some online shopping before your REI trip. You can often find better deals online from smaller brands.
REI does sell quality equipment with a good warranty policy. They also are known for their helpful sales associates. They just aren't best at prices - as they most always sell at full retail.
Cook setup (stove, pot, cup, spoon) can be super cheap, I'd skip these at REI.
Clothes are important, maybe try on a pair of pants or shorts or shirt or jacket. Depending on where/when you adventure.
Skip the 'accessories' at REI. They will look shiny, cool, and required but they are rarely 100% necessary. The more you skip these items the more money and weight you'll save. Only buy these once you are sure you actually NEED them, not just want. For example - you can buy 3 dry bags for $50, or... you can buy a set of 5 trash compactor bags from Amazon for $3.16. Flashlights, knives, rope, first aid supplies are all over-priced and over-designed at REI in my opinion, much better to buy those for a fraction of the cost elsewhere or skip them all together.
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I recently wrote this about gearing up on a budget ($500 is low):
/r/Ultralight has this in their sidebar:
Ah yeah. I do that, too. Great trick that works for a whole lot of produce including carrots. I'm also fond of the green biodegradable bags to store produce in the fridge. They keep things fresh a lot longer. Lastly, shop at farmer's markets or look into a CSA. Getting stuff right from the farm instead of trucked to you is faster and you'll get more out of the plant.
I'm a medic in my other job and when I was driving I carried the same bags we carried on the truck. You can pack a ton of puke into one of those elephant condoms
No to trash blog reccomends https://www.amazon.com/Green-Legacy-Tall-Kitchen-Trash/dp/B005HZLJJO/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=notetotrash-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=9c00f3ab43f933eaf55df42a169061b5&creativeASIN=B005HZLJJO and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013XRVNJS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B013XRVNJS&linkCode=as2&tag=notetotrash-20&linkId=74c929a161d3708a27f4336b5bfafcd1 sorry I dont know how to do the cool link thing...
I use BOS diaper bags. They are a little expensive but do an amazing job at keeping the smell contained. Works for wet & messy.
Edit: Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y2XMS1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ljIeAb8XYTQP6
Most of the disposal options out there are pretty noisy, honestly. I've used plastic grocery bags in a pinch when I need to dispose discretely because they're small, innocuous to keep around, and pretty much perfectly sized for diapers. There are some bags made specifically for this purpose that you can purchase from various incontinence retailers and are quieter than garbage/shopping bags though. For instance, some scented ones that are on Amazon. You can probably find unscented ones for cheaper if you dig around, that's just the brand I know of off-hand.
For cleanup, if you can't make it to a shower in the morning I would definitely keep some wipes on hand. They're literally made for this purpose. You're not going to get rid of ALL the pee/powder scent without a decent scrub, but they do enough that you shouldn't be noticed unless the person is right up on your crotch lol. Don't flush the wipes either, even if they say they're flushable. "Flushable" wipes are the worst thing to have ever happened to our sewer system lol, you're begging to clog a toilet that way. Just drop them in the diaper after you wipe off and throw them out with it. You can honestly use any baby wipes without much issue (they're cheaper), but personally I find the adult-sized ones more comfortable and easy to use. I use Northshore's wipes, but there's a pretty broad variety out there.
Hope this helps!
I've been using these ever since I started needing to dispose of messy diapers in hotels or public bathrooms and they work like a charm. Once they're tied off there's virtually no smell other than the scent on the bag itself.
Also, and I suppose it kinda goes without saying, leave tips for housekeeping. Speaking from experience, at the very least it'll sooth a guilty conscience \>.>
I've seen them in stores a couple times, but this is what I use:
http://smile.amazon.com/Hefty-Twist-Trash-Compactor-Count/dp/B014SHNY8K/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463845685&sr=8-2
Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years
Flip Flops - generic things
Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly
Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this
Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.
Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...
Straws - these are probably already broken.
Whistle - really really really loud
Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire
Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough
LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny
LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine
Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds
Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!
First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom
playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on
glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision
personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving
Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this
collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either
sewing kit - i've used this a lot
ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?
garbage bag - for when my pockets are full
elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart
Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this
cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman
heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons
rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.
Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack
4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter
Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes
Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup
Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great
Tent stakes - for tent staking
Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff
Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!
Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc
Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason
Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american
Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight
Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space
Silkweights - PJs! and warmth
Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer
Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook
Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation
PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations
Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to
Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.
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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total
I used these
https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Compactor-Kitchen-Trash-Gallon/dp/B000VB2XIA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486850795&sr=8-1&keywords=glad+trash+compactor+bags
here's it on amazon
100 33 gallon blue bags $25.99
250 12-16 gallon blue bags $36.99
He still makes a good point though, just used the wrong context.
The trash liner I use is plastic, but the trash inside of it is not. Sure I can recycle the bag, but where is all the trash that I collected going to go since I got rid of the bag? Are you suggesting that I dump it into my trash bin which is picked up weekly? I imagine that I would get maggots within a day or so, and that's unsanitary. I feel that your solution really doesn't answer the question he asked, and isn't a solution for anything without providing an answer to where the trash goes while the bag is being recycled.
How about we look at biodegradable bags?
For a normal glad smell good trash bag, you get 110 bags for $12.41. The best bag that I could find for biodegradable (per reviews) was this one at $21.35 for 48 bags. I researched a bunch of biodegradable bags, and all of them had the same complaints. It can't hold trash for more than a couple of days without breaking down (especially when even small amounts of liquid are in the bag), and it doesn't hold odor well.
After doing the math, results yield that the average Glad bag costs around $.11 per bag. The average biodegradable bag costs around $.44 per bag.
So there are two factors here.
/u/Atwenfor made the second point that I listed, and he is absolutely correct. However nobody is talking about the first point. In case you're thinking "it's only 21$, people can afford it". My answer to that is no, not everyone can afford an increase on a limited budget. Also nobody wants trash from a ripped bag on their floor, along with a smelly kitchen.
Do you have a better solution? I assume that you must be an expert on the topic based on how rude you were to him/her for asking a question. I'm all ears.
Dear younger me,
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Go to the doctor when you need to, because if you don't, you will have a lot of issues later in life. Don't think just because you're "clean" you don't have to see the lady doctor, because if you don't go, they won't catch your lazy fallopian tube and endometrial hyperplasia in time and you won't be able to have a baby without medical interference.
Most of all, tell your friends how much you love then and truly appreciate them because they won't be around forever. You will find this out too late.
P.S. Your mom will never change. Ditch that bitch before it's too late.
Love you!
S
You mean something like this?
Cut two slits for the straps, fold it back up, and put it in your backpack. Light weight, cheap, and you probably already have one. Plus now you don't care if you lose/damage it.
This is wonderful! I was waiting for this week so I could put in a request for items and I was torn between requesting the trash bags we really needed or the paper towels as we are out of both. Thank you for starting this thread!
[Badger Balm] (https://www.amazon.ca/Badger-Balms-Foot-Balm-Grams/dp/B006H9KCRE)
Trash Compactor Bags
This would make a good entry into the wiki for this sub!
Appears Amazon.ca has them: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002BXRGQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_qkGKzb2M3TT36
Totally out of the loop on conversion rates, but I suspect this isn't exactly a bargain.
These are amazing at containing smell:
https://www.amazon.com/BOS-Disposable-Sanitary-Disposal-Unscented/dp/B06Y2XMS1K/
These have worked well for us.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FC6JZG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Add one of these to the nightstand and she's golden!
https://www.amazon.com/Travel-John-66911-TravelJohn-Disposable-Urinal/dp/B000NV878S/ (not an affiliate link)
sidebar: I really do recommend the Travel John. I put them in the glove boxes of our cars and my wife gave me such grief over it. "No one will ever use that!" It's designed so that men, women, and children can use it. Holds 28 ounces of liquid and has a solidifier in it that turns the liquid to a gel and deodorizes. Can be used for vomit in a crunch. But I recommend these for vomit https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JAGITMK/ Anyhow, I put the Travel John in the car and my wife chides me. One week later, the 5th grader (three years ago) was returning from a school trip to Washington, D.C. and the students are getting off the charter bus with yellow eyes because someone had clogged the toilet. No bathrooms in the parking lot where the buses gather and my son refuses to water a tree begging for a restaurant. We barely get the car down the road and he declares, "I'm not going to make it." I grabbed the Travel John and was immediately vindicated. My wife is totally on board and even complained when I took one camping and failed to put it back in the car.
That's just a normal trash bag. Just about every store sells them.
To my understanding trash compactor bags are made to be more durable than ordinary trash bags, which is the reason they are so popular in the American UL culture. People have used them for multi-month thru-hikes, whereas ordinary trash bags might get shredded after few uses.
https://www.amazon.com/UNNI-Compostable-European-Certified-Francisco/dp/B013XRVNJS/
I'm from the US and have never been charged for shopping bags. And garbage bags are incredibly cheap. Example: https://www.amazon.com/Glad-OdorShield-Kitchen-Drawstring-Trash/dp/B00FQT4LX2/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1509497662&sr=8-3&keywords=garbage+bags
We do. In these . They removed the old bins the bylaws changed.
big fan of this combo:
Brabantia Sort & Go Waste Bin, 16L/4.2 Gal. , 16 L, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E6RHMEO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_pworZcz8i53PT
ProGreen 100% Compostable Bags 6 Gallon, Extra Thick 0.87 Mil, 100 Count, Small Kitchen Compost Trash Bags, Food Scraps Yard Waste Bags, Compost Biodegradable ASTM D6400 BPI And VINCOTTE Certified https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGDBP6V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gVqtDbCTZAZVA
I don't know if this is an unpopular opinion or not, but I'd like to think I'm not the only out there burying prostitutes in Eco-Smart Biodegradable Trash Bags. I am very concerned about our environment, and hope everyone else is as well.
Thanks for the deets, found these Hefty ones which seem similar (2.5 mil thick) so may be a bit heavier but could be tougher.
https://www.amazon.ca/Hefty-E2-1218-Count-Trash-Compactor/dp/B002BXRGQA/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1510093702&sr=1-2&keywords=compactor+bags
~18 gal is the common dry sack.
Edit: Oh, Food sack. ~15lt is more than plenty. Probably a little smaller.
I'm OBSESSED with being green and environmentally friendly! Are you a member at recyclebank.com? I use the points i earn there to redeem even more green-friendly items!
I added these great green items to my wish list to show you:
Edit: Does this count? I only buy used books and DVDs off of Amazon, and I request from my gifters that they purchase me the same!
HA! That's so funny! ^and ^kinda ^strange...
I definitely ALSO posted that in the yarn contest, so I didn't miss out or anything. I'm just confused because I remember posting THESE TRASH BAGS for YOUR contest.
Which means... somewhere out there... on some other random contest... I've posted about trash bags and also being a person that gets paid monthly! LOL
https://www.amazon.com/Eco-Smartbags-Biodegradable-Trash-13-Gallon-24-Count/dp/B00149UUZ6
Use a pack liner for carrying worry free in the rain. This can be a regular old garbage bag or a thicker trash compactor bag or a fancy lightweight nylofume bag. This works much better for waterproofing your stuff and you don't have to get a heavy, less comfortable waterproof pack.
If you are sticking to your requirement for a transparent pack, go with the transparent litesmith pack liner linked to above. However unless you fly constantly I highly recommend you reconsider this as you are severely limiting your backpack experience.
Given your weights, it seems there would at least be a difference in material thickness. I have the American 'Hefty' ones which are approx 68L and weigh 65g.
I'm in Germany currently and we also don't have them here usually, but I bought some through Amazon.
I personally couldn't find any bags thick enough for me. Perhaps you could try looking in a builders merchants, I'm sure they'd have something heavy duty enough.
https://www.amazon.com/Plasticplace-Clear-Gallon-Trash-Microns/dp/B0017T2UZ6/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1540223473&sr=1-10&keywords=small+trash+bags&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A7932357011
This will last you 4+ years...
I made similar list for myself and I found these to be helpful, best value per dollar items.
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Trash Bags
Or 2,000 for $27.88
https://www.amazon.com/Gallon-Trash-Bags-Garbage-Bathroom/dp/B07XFRB39Z
100-Pack Vomit Bags - No Print Plain White Barf Bags for Motion Sickness and Morning Sickness, Paper Puke Bag, 10 x 0.01 x 5 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8LTZF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Krz8BbQ1D7NH5
Purchase on StockX here https://www.amazon.com/Hefty-Strong-Multipurpose-Drawstring-Gallon/dp/B00HNW8CXA/?th=1