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Event Waste Management Tools

Trash & Recycling Trash Cans for Outdoor Event Waste Management Companies​ BagEZ

Trash & Recycling Trash Cans for Outdoor Event Waste Management Companies

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DO MORE WITH LESS

Hanging trash bag holder for easy parks events

Remote Locations

Provide waste solutions at dream venues No site is too isolated

Trash bag holder for tents and canopy at farmers markets trade shows

Markets & TradeShows

Quickly deploy and make events sustainable without heavy labour

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Trash Can Solutions

Mess & hassle-free Trash can storage & sorting at events

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Post Event Cleanup

Multi-purpose handy tool for easy post event cleanups

WHY BAGEZ for Event Waste Management

Lower Your Storage Handling Transport Equipment Rental Cost

Set-up of steel drums, box containers, wire frame bins & recycling stations takes time
Pre & post-cleaning, transport & warehousing of bulky waste bins all add up.

Reduce cost, set-up time & effort while offering an improved event waste management experience.

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BagEZ Vs Trash Cans

Easy Transportation & Storage

A small box with trash bags holds more than 20 BagEZ frames, saving on equipment rental.

20 boxed units weigh on average about 12 kgs / 26 lbs

Low Post Event Clean Effort & Work for Staff

Lifting out weighty garbage bags, washing, transporting & storage of bins is hard labour
Removing heavy bags takes seconds & requires no lifting Eliminating chances of injury

Tradeshows, farmers markets, corporate Symposium to remote locations weddings for event waste management

Here’s how easy we make it! In the time it takes to move, place & bag 4- 8 steel drums, your staff can effortlessly set up 20 BagEZ holders.
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REDUCE IMPROVE SAVE

Different trash bag sizes
55 gallon drums used as trash cans at outdoor events
55 gallon drum trash cans moving and transport heavy equipment and trucks
Staffing and event waste management employees and staff

Say Bye To Expenses

Bag Cost

Sizes to Line Container Vs Venue Requirement

Additional Fees

Eliminate Rentals Storage & Cleaning Charges

Freight & Handling

Save On Transportation & Moving Equipment

Staffing

Make Work Fast & Easy Reduced Install Time
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Say Bye To Expenses

Different trash bag sizes

Bag Cost

Size Needed For Container

Vs Venue Requirement

55 gallon drums used as trash cans at outdoor events

Additional Fees

Bin Rental/Cost

Warehousing​

55 gallon drum trash cans moving and transport heavy equipment and trucks

Freight & Handling

Transportation

Moving Equipment​

Staffing and event waste management employees and staff

Staffing

Employees Needed For​

safe work & install time​

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BagEZ in outdoor trash cans for cleanliness and odor control
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Recycling Station Solutions

Present the best sorting & sanitization fixes for festival & event waste management. No Stress of waiting on cleaning services with BagEZ

Prevent trash cans from stinking, needing constant cleaning, improve hygiene & working conditions for employees & turn trash cans into a portable recycling station. No dirty bins near me, my customers or my food stall 

Split & turn bins into rolling sorting stations

Issues With RECYCLING Stations

REDUCE TIME & EFFORT

Storage transportation & assembly of large bulky container systems, & specific-size of bags needed eat into revenue & offer no uniqueness

Custom Event Waste Management Recycling Stations

Brand Visibility

Create branding opportunities at events

Unique Zero Waste Kits

Present exclusive solutions that differentiate brands

PUBLIC SERVICES

Provide solutions ranging from public restrooms to quick deployment at unpredictable street rallies.
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Compact, lightweight & portable.

Walk or bike through traffic & crowds, Say WE CAN while competitors can't.

BagEZ versus vs standard trash cans
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ADVANTAGES

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Easy Deployment

Clip on your bag & hang, its that quick & easy. Avg setup time 30-45 sec. 2 workers can setup 100 bins at events in 1-1.5 hours

Built To Last

Made of steel & powder coated to resist corrosion. It’s Durable & designed to offer years of harsh rough use in any climate

Max Bag Weight

Designed to securely hold heavy bags up to 55 lbs / 25 kgs. Always use heavy-duty quality bags

Location Location Location

If you can walk, trek drive or boat there your staff can set up waste containers, recycling stations & pick up litter at any site

Storage & Transportation

BagEZ is compact and folds to the size of a clothes hanger, It’s light and weighs approx. 500gm making warehousing effortless

Plastic Or Fabric

Use plastic for regular trash or fabric for glass. BagEZ lets you chose the type of bag that works best at the festival or event

SPECS

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SOLID STEEL FRAME

  • Powder-coated to resist corrosion
  • Available in 3 sizes

FEATURES -MAIN

  • Holds bags up to 55 lbs / 25 kgs
  • Use any bag from 8 – 55 gallon bags

FEATURES- SECONDARY

  • Compact-Storage Handling & Transport
  • Reusable-Durable made for rugged use
  • Multi-purpose

SIZE & BAG FIT GUIDE

BagEZ Small

BagEZ Small Trash Bag Holder Frame Sizes
Diameter

16 Inch Wide

Fit Bags From

8 Gal-33 Gal

BagEZ Medium

BagEZ Medium Trash Bag Holder Frame Sizes
Diameter

18 Inch Wide

Fit Bags From

9 Gal-33 Gal

BagEZ Large

BagEZ Large Trash Bag Holder Frame Sizes
Diameter

23 Inch Wide

Fit Bags From

20 Gal-55 Gal

BagEZ Event Waste Management Holder PRICING

Small

SIZE

10 X 13 Inches

Min Order Qty

25

TOTAL PRICE

$375

Medium

SIZE

13 X 13 Inches

Min Order Qty

25

TOTAL PRICE

$500

Large

SIZE

16 X 17 Inches

Min Order Qty

25

TOTAL PRICE

$625

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ABOUT US

From a solution to stop food from entering landfills to providing a convenient, cost-effective system for event waste management companies, BagEZ does more.

We focus on supplying durable & dependable WM hardware to help you provide exclusive, cost-effective, revenue-generating solutions that meet & exceed your client’s needs & requests.

Let’s connect; we’d love to know your needs.

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Accelerate Green Bin Collection Rates

improve CURBSIDE FOOD waste diversion by eliminating the

stink mess and hassle associated with the green bin cart

with bagez a sustainable cost-effective solution that works

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Food Waste Hierarchy

We focus on improving curbside composting and organics recycling through convenience to assist the food waste cycle.

Anaerobic digestion or composting is the final filter to prevent food waste from being sent to landfill or incineration.

Source separation is vital to increase diversion rates.

Food Waste Diversion Hierarchy BagEZ

Only a collective effort can stop food waste.

Stopping food waste from landfills requires action from all involved. A joint effort from the government, recyclers & businesses’ has

The biggest challenge faced is getting homeowners involved. To help diversion, many residents are provided with a green bin to separate, store & make collecting organics easier.

It's Time For Teamwork

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Businesses

Waste Products

Homeowners adopting a zero waste lifestyle

Homeowners

Waste Generators

Government policies on food waste and green bin use

Government

Waste Policies

Recycling facilities WRF improving diversion

Recyclers

Waste Collectors

Green bin smells bad after cleaning

The Green Bin Link

The green bin makes sorting food waste easy, but many find it a nuisance. Food scraps quickly stink and mess bins up.

Many only use their recycling and garbage cans to avoid cleaning their filthy green bins. Less work for them.

Fact:

Approx 30% of waste in trash cans is organic

People are ready to do the right thing as long as it’s convenient, hygienic, and cost-effective.

Why Food Waste Matters

Food Waste Generation chart by Industry

Room For Improvement

Food rescue & education programs reduce emissions by ensuring that the energy & resources used to grow the food do not go to waste.

Fact: Leftovers, spoilt or dishes people are bored of happen often.

46.7% of food items we buy we waste. Without a robust compost program, improperly disposed organics end up in landfills producing greenhouse gas

Beyond Food Waste

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Landfill Capacity Ghg / Leachate

Organics occupy space and fill up landfills, while producing methane gas Contaminatie groundwater and attract wildlife
Food waste methane emissions accelerate global warming and climate change

Greenhouse Gas Global Warming

Methane gas causes climate change. If food waste was a country, it is the 3rd largest contributor to emissions
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Win With Teamwork

Improperly disposed organics render recyclable material into garbage & tipping & disposal fees for haulers

Does Climate Change

Guide Our Actions?

Most say they sort waste & use the green bin, however, what we say & do in public often differs when no one is around to judge our actions.

Getting rid of the smelly, gross stuff quickly & without it raising a stink, & more work takes priority.

Contamination rates remain high, despite food waste education programs changing how we look, buy & properly dispose of our organic scraps.

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The Green Bin Barriers

Avoiding the green bin is just evolution There are various reasons people fail to use the green bin as required. Understanding why helps create solutions to overcome the obstacles homeowners face. Only through teamwork can we make the diversion targets set achievable.
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Now Is the Time

Garbage & recycling contamination rates remain high, & the pandemic-regressed progress achieved by various programs. Organic decomposition in landfills causes carbon emissions, if not curbed, cause climate change. That will cost governments billions to fix. Today, corporations to small communities are focused on sustainability to reduce emissions.

Think It- Do It

The bane of source separation is the smell & gross nature of the task. We work to improve the existing framework & avoid disrupting the process.

Eliminating barriers drive participation in organics separation programs, resulting in an instantaneous measurable increase in the volume of biowaste collection.

Our solution can help achieve zero waste targets However, only cooperation and teamwork can we guarantee success.

BagEZ Integration into waste collection System

System Integration

BagEZ provides Immediate & Measurable food waste diversion capture

Immediate & Measurable

BagEZ helps Change How People perceive Composting of Food Waste

Change Mindset

BagEZ improves garbage truck organic and recycling collection rates

Improve Process

BagEZ helps recyclers optimize collection routes and improve diversion

Expense Reduction

using BagEZ conserves water used to clean trash cans

Resource Conservation

BagEZ helps reduce organic contamination and improves recycling rates

Reduce Contamination

BagEZ helps meet waste and organic diversion targets

Achieve Targets

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Simple Easy Convenient

BagEZ, our trademarked bag holder, keeps bins clean, fresh and looking like new. Compostable, biodegradable or plastic use any size or type of bag allowed into the waste stream. Separating food waste & reducing our carbon footprint has never been so mess & hassle-free

The BagEZ Method

How BagEZ trash bag holders improve food waste collection and circular economy
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We Got It Covered

BagEZ is easy to use design that eliminates, saves & provides a variety of benefits, making keeping the green bin clean completely effortless Made to last, adapt & be flexible to provide the freedom to choose while suiting individual needs & improving household hygiene. Residents save money on items or services needed to maintain their bins & water, too, a valuable resource
The benefits of a green bin program

Improving the Process

Incorporating BagEZ into the curbside collection program will boost collection rates and help achieve the emission goals.

Separating organics from recycling & garbage generates contamination-free recyclable material that fetches a better price in the market while keeping organics out of landfills where it produces harmful greenhouse gasses.

How BagEZ improves composting and recycling rates
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SEPARATE FOOD WASTE

WITHOUT A GREEN BIN

You know the value & benefits of separating food waste & while costs are debated, your food waste is landfilled because you don’t have an organics cart
The BagEZ food waste sorting system provides an immediate, measurable, cost-effective solution.

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1. Room To Grow

Audits state more than 30% of waste in garbage & recycling bins is organic and concerning

2. It's Gets Too Messy

Cleaning a green bin is nasty work many just don’t want & find clever ways to get rid of their food waste
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BagEZ inclusive composting system

3. Easy Composting For All

Today everyone wants easy, fast & hassle-free & Hygenic solutions BagEZ does all that & more

4. Divert Food From Landfill

Most homes dump out about 6 lbs of food waste, BagEZ gets rid of excuses to avoid green bin use
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Waste management made easy with BagEZ

5. Change Is In Your Hands

If 1,500 homes bin 1 lb of food waste, They keep 35,000 kilos of organics matter out of landfills
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About BagEZ

We are based in Toronto, Canada, and our mission is to eliminate the grossness associated with waste management.

We believe people must value food waste as a valuable resource & help keep it out of landfills

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Separate Food Waste Without a Green Bin

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Food Waste Recycling WithoutA Green Bin

Why Compost ?

Food waste recycling is a valuable resource. Did you know that organic waste recycling produces nutrient-rich soil, power, biogas & jobs?

If You’re tired:

  • Throwing food waste in the trash
  • Waiting on a curbside program
  • Don’t have an organics collection
The BagEZ waste collection system is made to help your community go green

Want A Curbside Composting Program

Keeping food waste out of landfills is vital. Food waste recycling carts are expensive and occupy space. Having cost-effective, sustainable waste management assists in separating food waste while using the existing systems in place provides benefits with lowered costs.

The BagEZ food waste sorting system provides an immediate, measurable, solution for food waste recycling.

Composting Made Simple

Make Bins Do More

Stop organics from getting mixed with garbage or recycling bins
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Easily Sort Waste

BagEZ holds bags open to make Food waste recycling possible

Win With Teamwork

Your waste hauler Picks out your uniquely colored organic bags 

Why Food Waste Recycling

Improving is in our nature

46.7% of food items we buy we waste. Without a compost program, your scraps end up in landfills causing greenhouse gas

Compostable Vs plastic Bags

Compostable Vs plastic Bags Food waste diversion is the priority. Your location controls which bag has the lowest carbon footprint. However, compostable bags in digestors leave the lowest waste residue when compared to plastic bags that get landfilled

Food Waste Recycling Simplified

Simple Easy Process Communication Is Key

Connect with recycler. Agree on the type & color of bag to use for Food waste recycling. Inform community to build awareness

Split Container Dual Waste Receptacle

Clip on & hang bag in bin Discard all food waste into bag Keep all yucky waste isolated and avoid contact with Trash can

Normal Bin Function Use Your Bin Like Normal

Recyclers want trash to be loose Throw all non-organic waste through the large opening & use your bin exactly as you do

Keep Solutions Simple

Food Waste Recycling: Benefits and Challenges

Food waste a global problem has an environmental, social, and economic impact. The Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), says that about one-third of the food made for human consumption gets lost or wasted, equaling to 1.3 billion tonnes annually. This waste represents a missed opportunity to feed the hungry. It contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss.

One of the potential solutions to reduce food waste and its adverse effects is to recycle food waste. Food waste diversion helps transforms organics into valuable products, such as compost, biogas, animal feed, or biofuels. Food waste separation can offer multiple benefits, such as:

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Food waste diversion prevents methane emission, a potent greenhouse gas, from landfills and incinerators. It can also displace the use of fossil fuels by producing renewable energy from biogas or biofuels.
  • Improving soil health and fertility: Composting Food waste produces a natural fertilizer that can enhance soil quality, structure, and water retention. Compost can also increase crop yields and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Saving resources and money: Recycling Food waste can conserve water, energy, and land resources used to produce food. It can also generate income and savings for households, businesses, and governments by reducing disposal costs and creating new markets and jobs.

However, recycling food waste also faces some challenges, such as:

  • Lack of awareness and incentives: Many people need to know the benefits and opportunities of food waste recycling or need more motivation and means to participate. Education, communication, and engagement are required to raise awareness and change behaviors. Policies, regulations, and incentives are also needed to encourage and support the circular economy initiatives.
  • Technical and logistical barriers: Recycling food waste requires appropriate technologies, infrastructure, and systems to collect, sort, transport, and process food waste. These can be costly, complex, and difficult to implement and maintain. There is a need for more research, innovation, and collaboration to overcome these barriers and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of food waste recycling.

Food waste diversion is a promising strategy to address the food waste challenge and create a more sustainable and circular food system. However, it requires the involvement and cooperation of all stakeholders, from producers to consumers and from public to private sectors. By working together, and incorporating the correct tools we can recycle food waste with success.

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How to Dispose Trash In The Park Correctly

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Millions of people visit parks yearly, but unfortunately, they do not dispose of trash in the Park correctly and leave behind tons of garbage. Visitors have noticed this and have expressed concerns online and to authorities. The better we bag waste, the easier for cleaners to remove park garbage.


Park Waste Management: Why Visitors Litter

  1. People litter because theytax forget bag walk to far bin Park trash disposal
  2. Forget to bring along garbage bags
  3. Did not plan for trash or
  4. Expect an empty bin sitting at their spot 
  5. A small fringe minority believes that they already have taxes for park cleaning,

 


Park Trash Disposal: Why It Matters

dirty picnic park table litterAs park visitors, we are responsible for any garbage we make. When we get ready to leave our spot, it’s a good idea to sweep the area for trash. Please pick up and carry out your trash and put it in any recycling and garbage cans littered around. This is why Park waste cleanup is vital.

Why Park Waste Management Is Vital

The wind can easily blow small plastics, such as bread tags, bottle caps, & food wrappings. Therefore, having a bag or place to keep trash is wise. Because parks have thousands of visitors a day, always carry bags to store waste because the chance of park trash disposal cans already overflowing is high. If you can’t find an empty trash can to put your backpack into, then take your garbage home. Follow all waste separation rules at home and proper Park waste cleanup when outside. The better we bag waste, the easier it is for cleaners to perform park garbage removal.


Which Trash Causes Problems for Park Facilities

Diapers, wipes, and sanitary napkins are just a few items that, when disposed of incorrectly or flushed in public restrooms, block the system & cause washroom shutdowns. To prevent problems for other visitors, proper Park trash disposal is vital. They are not compostable & are icky for staff to pick up. Diapers & other such items must go in a trash bag or directly into a garbage bin.

Safety & Hygiene 

There are many easy ways to perform Park waste cleanup. Hygiene & personal safety have increased, so all used masks, gloves, and wipes go in the garbage. Please do not leave these items on the ground or in public toilets or fling them beside the trash cans. Bagged waste makes it easy for cleaners to perform park garbage removal.

Single Use Items

Single-use plastic bottles make up a high volume of trash. Reusable water bottles and filling them on-site reduce unnecessary plastic entering the waste stream. By visiting your spot’s site page, you can ensure the water is safe to drink and the location of refilling stations.

Cigarette butts are a severe concern & impact wildlife if ingested. They contain plastic fibers, are not biodegradable, and contain chemicals. Always extinguish cigarettes and dispose of them in garbage bags or specified receptacles.

Park trash disposal Rule No. 1:  All In All Out?

Cleaning up & throwing your garbage helps park staff & visitors as you start on a good note. Who does not want to walk up to a clean park bench or table? We all do, & it’s because the person who used it earlier did the right thing. Garbage littered around the campground can attract wildlife. Therefore, most campsites and picnic areas in the Park must be kept clean to minimize any human & wildlife interaction. That is why park garbage removal is essential.

Litter prevention is vital. Many parks can issue you a fine for leaving your trash behind. In Canada, the minimum penalty for litter is $125

Park Trash Disposal Rule: Litter prevention

Besides disposing of your waste correctly, you can:

  • Always have trash bags handy! (You are likely to use a bag you have)
  • Use reusable items, such as steel cutlery.  

Invest in Trash Container

  • Invest in quality gear to prevent things from being discarded in the Park when they break.
  • Take back out everything you brought in
  • Use a Trash can or holder to keep waste organized

We recommend using BagEZ to manage trash in the Park. Hang bags wide open just about anywhere

  1. Park benches,
  2. Tables / Chairs
  3. Nails 
  4. Tree branches 

Everyone needs to step up and do their part, which most people already do! Think about this

Was the picnic table & bench you sat on clean?

Did you dispose of your trash when leaving? 

This good attitude quickly becomes an example for others, and soon, our parks and environment will be clean and beautiful!

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Garbage Can Cleaning Tips & Tricks

Our beneficial garbage can cleaning tips will make this nasty chore easy. We use large 35, 65, or 96-gallon garbage cans for waste storage. These bins require regular washing and deodorizing for a few reasons. One is to keep our family healthy, as they are full of harmful germs, and the other is to avoid holding our noses when we lift the lid to throw trash.
Another reason to have a garbage can cleaning is to prevent critters seeking food from rummaging through them. 
 
Luckily, washing, deodorizing, and disinfecting a garbage bin can is quick- it takes around 10 minutes. If the container is infested with maggots, you must kill and remove them before proceeding.
 

Below is a step-by-step video full of garbage can cleaning tips  video here.


Garbage can cleaning tips: Cleaning Tools

To do a good job washing your bin, you will need                    garbage can Cleaning tips to avoid extra work
  • A garden hose or pressure washer
  • Cleaning detergents / Baking soda 
  • Disinfectant spray
  • A brush & hand scrubber
  • An old towel or rag.
  • Rubber gloves, a mask, and eye protection

Garbage can cleaning tips: improve hygiene

Getting any type of waste container clean is pretty much the same. They usually contain a sticky-smelling sludge and waste matter at the bottom & walls of the bin. This sludge contains germs & gives off a bad smell.


Garbage can cleaning tips: When to wash trash cans?

This is a common question, and one of the garbage can cleaning tips provided. The best time to wash your trash can is right after the garbage truck has come by and emptied it.
Before you start:
  • Your garbage bins contain harmful germs. Wash your containers where no children or pets play. This prevents germs from tracking in the home.
  • When washing bins on the driveway, clean them up afterward. This stops car tires from catching matter and bringing it into the garage. You also do not want to see food chunks rotting away and maggots crawling about.
  • Watch out for storm drains. It’s against most bylaws to let dirty runoff water into them.
  • Vinegar and cleaning products kill and damage lawn grass. Have an emptying spot for the water planned.

Can garbage bins make you sick?

Follow these vital garbage can cleaning tips to avoid getting sick because you washed your trash can. Use a face mask, gloves, and eye protection. Have hand sanitizers, soap, trash cans contain germs feel sick and water to wash & clean up. Be ready to get sprayed with dirty, unclean, germ-filled water bouncing off your dirty bin. Avoid touching items like your phone that you will hold near your mouth and nose. Salmonella, E. Coli, and Listeria & other bacteria are found in bins. I did not use any protection & developed a nasty eye infection. Water particles from the spray must have gotten into my eye.

Can garbage cans be cleaned with garbage inside

When dealing with trash, please do not try to make work harder. Follow our garbage can cleaning tips to avoid extra nasty work. Cleaning out your bin is best done on the same day waste gets picked up by the garbage truck or waste collector. Remove and bag anything stuck inside that failed to fall out during collection. Use a stick or grabber to pick out these items. Avoid reaching into a dirty bin full of bacteria and viruses,

Garbage can cleaning tips: Odor Removal.

Most cleaning products today easily mask bin smell. Getting the bin ready is the easy part. A degreaser, liquid soap, bleach, or vinegar loosens and breaks up garbage gunk, reducing the physical effort needed when scrubbing. Follow product instructions, labels, and wait times. Then, spray the inside of your can with water. Ensure you have good water pressure and use a spray nozzle with many settings.
 

Use a powered/electric pressure washer to make the job easier.


Garbage can cleaning tips: Scrubbing Trash Cans.

Check and see if the products and spraying the bin removed the grime. If the container is still dirty, a scrub does the trick. Use a brush with stiff bristles and a long handle.
Again, add the cleaning solution to aid with the scrubbing process & remove tough odors.
 
Tip:
Turn the bin over to make using the scrubber easier and more effective. Do not forget the lid and the outside, too.
 

Before using your bin after washing them, please place them in the sun and let them dry out. Keep the lid open during the drying time.


Garbage can cleaning tips: Deodorize and Disinfect

When dry, check if your container still holds or emits an odor. White vinegar or a commercial deodorizing anti-bacterial spray product to disinfect & remove odors. The main reason to wash a dirty garbage can is to reduce & remove maggots. So yes, please use whatever you like.


Garbage can cleaning tips: Natural Home Made Fixes.

  • Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of plastic trash cans to help absorb orders. Avoid using baking soda in metal trash cans as it causes corrosion.
  • Place essential oil on cotton balls in your garbage can to control unwanted odors.
  • Hang dryer sheets in trash cans to keep them smelling fresh.
  • Try odour-masking and odour-elimination stick-on products that ward off odours. They are available online, grocery stores, and home improvement centers.
  • Anything put into trash cans lifted & emptied into garbage trucks gets lost. Replenish baking soda, cotton balls, or dryer sheets weekly.
  • Finally, use tools that help to keep your trash can clean.


I hope we helped.
If you have any suggestions our readers will find helpful,
please leave them in the comments.

Garbage can cleaning tips: Essential Tools.

Bagez_garbage_bin_bag_holdersTo keep trash cans clean without washing them, use BagEZ. A multi-purpose trash bag holder that hangs bags open to hold messy waste.
Compared to trash can cleaning services, BagEZ is a more cost-effective solution.
Check the video here.
 
BagEZ is also available on Amazon.

How to Prevent Pests Going After Your Trash Cans

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How to keep pests out of trash cans: Seven tips to keep your bins clean, fresh, and free of unwanted animals looking for treats

Welcome to a journey toward a cleaner and more pleasant outdoor living space! You're not alone if you've ever wrestled with the unsavory task of dealing with a foul-smelling and pest-infested trash can. This comprehensive guide will provide you with seven tips – to keep pests out of trash cans while elevating your hygiene game. These tried-and-true methods take less than a minute and won't break the bank. Let's embark on the path to a spotless and pest-free outdoor space, where our tips answer questions such as what smells keep bears away from trash cans. Now Picture this: you no longer have to endure the chore of cleaning a nasty-smelling trash can. Imagine a space where messy food waste doesn't touch and coat your container in filth. 

How To Keep Pests Out Of Trash Cans

 

Introduction to How to keep Pest out of trash cans in Trash Cans

I’m your guide to achieving this transformation, and our first step is recognizing the universal truth – who wants to spend time cleaning a dirty bin? Start with a clean slate to achieve the best results. Let’s start with a clean bin. This initial effort is more than worth it. Our first tip involves BagEZ trash bag holders, designed to keep open compostable bags in place from 9 gallons onward. If nothing sticks, nothing stinks! Join me as we delve into the details of this game-changing solution for a cleaner and odor-free bin.

Using BagEZ’s Solutions for Effective Pest Control

Tip 1 – BagEZ Trash Bag Holders for Easy Cleanup

Investing in BagEZ trash bag holders is a small step that promises significant results. These holders prevent messy food waste from creating chaos in your bin, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment. Let’s explore how this straightforward solution can save you from the hassle of cleaning up a bin coated in filth.

Tip 2: Use Quality Trash Bags.

Moving on to Tip 2, we dive into the importance of the bag itself. The safety of your bin relies on the durability of the bag holding your waste. Discover the impact of choosing a trustworthy brand, ensuring your bin remains intact, preventing accidental leaks, and maintaining cleanliness and to keep pests out of trash cans.

Tip 3: Seal and Release Bags on Garbage

A Small Step for a Big Impact: Tip 3 may seem like a small detail, but it’s a game-changer. Taking a few seconds to seal and release the bag properly on garbage day can save you from potential messes.

Add newspapers to prevent accidents and work

Adding a layer of newspapers in the bottom of your trash can help protect and keep your bin pristine. It can absorb any liquid in case your bag leaks or act like an absorbent pad the bag sits on when released from the BagEZ frame and is waiting to be emptied by the garbage truck doing its routine pickups. This prevents accidental leaks from causing a mess that forces you to clean the trash can with water and some scrubbing. Any liquid or rotting matter in the bin can emit odors and must be addressed to keep pests out of trash cans.

Maintaining a Germ-Free and Odor-Controlled Bin

Tip 4: Maintaining a Germ-Free Trash Can

An antibacterial spray is a simple yet effective solution to kill germs and eliminate lingering smells. Weekly application on the lid, rim, and inside of the bin contributes to a clean and hygienic container. And aids to keep pests out of trash cans. Eliminate the source of odors and keep pests out of Trash Cans.

Tip 5: Address bad odors.

Discover the power of odor catchers and fresheners in combating unpleasant smells. Hanging peppermint fragrance-emitting pouches on the outside of the bin provides a clean fragrance and is a deterrent for animals. Say goodbye to foul odors and welcome a refreshing aroma whenever you open your bin. Remember, it is the odor that attracts animals. Reducing it is an effective way to keep pests out of trash cans.

Prevent Flies

Tip 6: Stop Flies with Flycatchers

Tip 6 focuses on another pesky issue – flies. Hanging a flycatcher near or above your bin, especially during the summer, prevents flies from accessing your container and laying eggs. We’ll also explore various DIY fixes available online to find the best solution for you. Say farewell to bothersome flies and maintain a fly-free bin. Flies lay eggs that can lead to a maggot infestation that does not help to keep pests out of trash cans.

Maggot Prevention and Conclusion

Tip 7: Natural Products for Maggot Prevention

Welcome to the final part of our comprehensive guide! In this segment, we’ll explore Tip 7, which introduces natural products for maggot prevention. Discover how simple ingredients like baking soda, salt, vinegar, or Diatomaceous Earth (kitty litter) can be your allies in keeping maggots at bay. These natural products kill maggots on contact, act as a barrier against infestations, and keep pests out of trash cans.

BagEZ Bin Cleaning System Benefits

By following these seven comprehensive tips, you can keep your green bin clean and smelling fresh 24/7, all year long. Say goodbye to the hassle of cleaning a nasty bin and hello to a more pleasant waste management routine. A little effort goes a long way in maintaining a clean-smelling bin and to keep pests out of trash cans

Conclusion

In conclusion, to keep pests out of trash cans and maintaining their hygiene doesn’t have to be a tedious task. These tips are designed to be quick, cost-effective, and highly efficient. Whether it’s preventing messy food waste, ensuring durability with the right bags, sealing bags on garbage day, maintaining a germ-free environment, fighting odors, preventing flies, or using natural products for maggot prevention – each tip contributes to a cleaner, fresher, and pest-free outdoor living space. Congratulations on taking the first step toward a cleaner and more enjoyable outdoor space. Implement these tips, and you’ll be amazed at the positive transformation in your trash can experience. Happy trash managing

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The best garbage disposal tips

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Here, you will find the best garbage disposal tips, mainly items to avoid throwing in to prevent problems. This will show and explain why NOT putting in certain things will keep your garbage disposal working great. These tips will also help you prevent clogs or blocks. Finally, I will show you how to manage without mess and hassle. I will show you a tool you can use to help improve the circular economy process and be greener.

Your garbage disposal is not working.

Knowledge and thinking can keep your sink trash compactor running at its best. It will help you avoid weekly cleaning and need a cleaning every few months.
 

Everyday things that stop garbage disposal from working

Coffee grounds
Pasta
BonesOatmeal
NutsOnion skins
EggshellsPaper towels & candy wrappers
Pumpkin, banana peels & fibrous vegetablesAnimal skin
AvocadosCorn husks
Seafood shellsStalky vegetables like celery
Latex & oil paintChemical cleaners & drain openers

Are Coffee grounds insufficient for garbage disposal?

Garbage disposal home hacks and tipsCoffee grounds put into a garbage disposal to reduce odors cause serious problems. Coffee grounds turn into a dense, packed, pasty one. Any gunk will block your drain lines. Leave the coffee grounds out of the disposal. Instead, use them to keep critters out of your garden or put them in your green bin or trash can.
 

Can Pasta damage my garbage disposal?

Spaghetti or mac and cheese pasta expands when soaked in water. Drop Pasta into your disposal, drain it where it will soak in water, and keep growing. Table & plate scraps won’t hurt, but an entire pasta casserole will likely clog the disposal.
 

Can I put meat & chicken bones in my garbage disposal?

Don’t panic; a chicken wing or fishbone in the disposal is no hassle. Garbage disposals are powerful & can handle grinding up the occasional small bone. But if you try to grind a rack of ribs down your sink, it’s a disaster waiting to happen.
 

Can oatmeal clog drain pipes? 

Like Pasta, oatmeal is another expansion threat. Uncooked oats slip through the disposal untouched, only to collect and expand. When oatmeal expands, it catches other pieces and, over time, causes a block. Never throwing oatmeal in is one of the best tips to keep the garbage disposal working well.

 

Why you should never throw nuts down the sink

Dumping peanuts down your garbage disposal can stop it from working well. Peanuts get dumped into a grinder, they get spun and mashed into a thick sticky paste. Garbage disposals are another version of a nut grinder. Limiting nuts from entering the disposal prevents gunk buildup & a simple solution. Peanut butter works on sandwiches and mousetraps. Disposals with peanut butter are a pain to clean and a potential drain clog.
 

How do onion skins cause garbage disposal problems?

fruits, vegatables in garbage disposal sinkChopped, diced, or chunky onions, waste shouldn’t be a problem for your disposal in moderation. But, the thin membrane below the dry outermost layer of onion skins does cause an issue. Remove this thin, wet layer before chopping the onion and throw it into the disposal. This light layer can pass through the removal, missing the blades and wedged in the grinder. The onion skins act like web & pickup, catching and holding items in place. To avoid this problem, drop the outer layer in the trash or cut it up before it is disposed of. A few seconds can save you hours of work or a visit from a plumber.
 

Can I throw eggshells in a garbage disposal?

Some say to drop eggshells into the garbage disposal to sharpen the blades. Where this theory started is hard to say. Stop and think: When was the last time you’ve seen or heard anyone sharpening knives with a carton of eggs? Eggshells cannot damage the blades, but like onions, they have a thin membrane that can block drains. It’s better to toss eggshells in the trash, crush them, and sprinkle them in your garden.
 

Paper towels & candy wrappers?

Paper turns into pulp, and wrappers have a plastic film that sticks together, creating clogs. Ask any plumber or handyman about paper towels and wrappers and how often they must dig them out. Garbage disposals used as trash compactors end up getting replaced often. It’s better to throw paper towels in the green bin and wrappers in the trash or recycling. Follow the local sorting rules.
 

Pumpkin, banana peels, and fibrous vegetables

You know about the long strands if you’ve ever scooped out pumpkins for Halloween. These fibrous strands easily get caught on your hand and scooper. Even stepping on a banana peel is still intact. These fibers turn into a sticky mess, like hair does in a bathroom drain. Avoid getting them into the disposal. The green or organic cart or trash can is best for pumpkin guts, banana peels, and fibrous vegetables.
 

Are veggies like celery & potato skins foul for garbage disposal?

rice and fibrous vegetables in garbage disposal problemsThrow long stalks in the trash rather than the garbage disposal. Stringy fibers hold onto moving parts and cause clogging. Chopped small pieces do not cause a problem. Potato peels are thin & slip past the blades. They can catch in the drain and cause the same issue as the mango skins.
 

Can garbage disposal break down avocado skins & pits?

Avocados have hard, dense pits in their centers. If you cannot chop them with a knife, they won’t grind up in the disposal. Machines can break them down once or twice, and it won’t be long before you need to buy a new garbage disposal. Making a habit of dropping hard items in the removal won’t kill the motor. Instead, you’ll end up with a machine that isn’t disposing of waste properly. Soon, frustration with it will make you replace it.
 

Can you use cleaning chemicals in a garbage disposal?

Dish soap or regular cleaners are acceptable for everyday use. The chemicals we should avoid are harsh drain busters and industrial-grade cleaners. The powerful chemicals can put excessive wear on your disposal. Powders and granules that need hot water to activate is an example. These chemicals release a pungent gas, too. Always use them as directed, and never dispose of them in your garbage.
 

Can you put latex or oil paint down a sink?

Never pour paint down the drain. Paint can cling to the side of the disposal wall or sit on pipes where it will cure and harden into a clog. A little color from watercolors is ok when diluted & won’t be an issue. Always clean oil, paint brushes, and rollers as directed. Only use the appropriate containers and solvents.
 

Can you throw corn husks in?

Husking corn creates a large amount of waste. Husks should go in the compost pile or organic bin rather than the garbage disposal. The fine threads of corn silk create a clog, even in the best disposal systems.
 

Can I put seafood shells into the garbage disposal?

seafood shells in garbage disposalIt’s a good idea to toss shells straight into a bag and not into the garbage disposal. Shells from crab, lobster, shrimp, and oysters cause blockages in garbage disposal systems. These shells are too dense to grind up well, while some slip through, like shrimp, and can catch in the drain.
Drop shells in the trash, preferably a small trash bag, so you can remove them from the kitchen and lock the smell inside. It’s a better practice than cleaning the whole kitchen to eliminate a foul odor.
 

Best garbage disposal tips: 1

Follow and avoid problematic items and foods to avoid blockages

Best garbage disposal tips 2

Clean out your garbage disposal unit every three months. Each team is different but simple to clean. A three-month cycle prevents a simple rinse and clean from becoming nasty.

Best garbage disposal tips 3

BagEZ garbage bag holder large black bagYou have a disposal unit to make life easier, and that’s the truth. Many items that will clog your garbage disposal will also cause a stink. We suggest that BagEZ garbage bag holders secure a bag in your garage, outdoor trash can, or green bin to prevent creating a mess. After all, why does waste management have to be messy?

How to kill maggots

How to kill maggots

How To Kill Maggots & Prevent Infestation with 7 Easy Tips

So you’re looking to learn how to kill maggots. They are a common problem in summer; we find them crawling in garbage or green waste containers. 
At home, maggots are found in garbage bags and containers even when sealed. Eliminating maggots can never be guaranteed, but you can reduce getting them. You will learn how and why we get them and what we can do to reduce the chances of it happening.
 

How to Prevent Maggots in trash cans with BagEZ

 
The BagEZ Diy system offers you the perfect solution to your question of how to prevent maggots in trash cans, green bins, or outdoor food carts from getting dirty and smelly and prevent critters for a few dollars a month. It’s a simple fix with everyday items available in-store or online. BagEZ offers you the mix of tools to make the job easier, common sense, and natural solutions we know that work

Where do Maggots come from?

It’s easier to prevent than figure out how to kill maggots and clean them up. It’s best to prevent the source.
Flies are attracted to protein sources, like meat and bones. Flies are attracted to odors given off by rotting food.
When flies lay eggs on food waste in about 7-20 hours, you get fly larvae called maggots.
They have a 5-7 day life cycle depending on temperature and moisture.
Grubs are common in places with warmer climates. Frequent cleaning is necessary to reduce the smell.

How to get rid of maggots?

Before looking into heavy-duty solutions to learn how to kill maggots, look at how many there are. When there are a few maggots in your trash can, use birds to get rid of them by keeping the lid open & allowing birds to feast on them.

How to kill maggots in the trash can?

If you have maggots in the bin, control them with the below-mentioned measures. Always use gloves when working with your trash can.

What kills maggots?

Let’s talk about how to kill maggots immediately. Boiling water kills maggots on contact and is a great option if your trash can is empty.
Do not pour hot water if there are bags still in the bin. The heat will melt the bags. Be careful to avoid hot water splashes.
Never forget safety when learning how to kill marrots. Try this instead if you have bags in a bin with maggots crawling.

How to kill maggots with Diatomaceous Earth?

If you have maggots in the trash can with trash bags inside? Then, Sprinkle or splatter Diatomaceous Earth everywhere the maggots are crawling.
Maggots die when they come into contact with this material. Then comes the painful process of cleaning them out.
It’s best to wait for the garbage truck to empty it before cleaning the can. Check garden centers and nurseries for the availability of Diatomaceous Earth.
It can be brushed away and is one the easiest methods to use when seeking a solution to how to kill maggots.

How to kill maggots with bleach?

Bleach kills maggots. Bleach and water in equal amounts poured into infested bins suffocate the maggots.
Pour liberally into the bin and close the lid for around 30 minutes to be effective. Then, start the disgusting process of cleaning everything out.
Pick an isolated place, as things are going to get messy. Bleach can kill your lawn, so avoid emptying it over grass when learning how to kill maggots.

HowNatural fly flies maggots repellent herbs plants to Kill Maggots Naturally?

There are cheap, natural, homemade alternatives to chemical solutions that help make it easy if you are looking into how to kill maggots naturally.
Covering them with lime, salt, or vinegar is another natural way of removing maggots in the bin.

How to prevent maggots in trash cans: Method A

What can you put in my trash to prevent maggots and stop flies from laying eggs in the trash can or green bin?
Use items to repel the flies. Natural repellents include cloves, vinegar, and/or salt around the garbage bin’s rim.
Food waste, especially meat, gives off strong smells that attract flies.

Stop odors and reduce their access to the cart is a start


How to Prevent maggots in garbage can: Method B

Freeze food waste

It’s always better to prevent than figure out how to kill maggots based on the infestation. Freezing meat scraps until garbage collection is great, if possible. But if you’re a meat-eating family, many chicken and fish scraps take up room in the freezer.
Freeze meats, fruits & vegetable waste and place them in the curbside bin on collection day.
The longer organic waste sits in the bin, the more time flies have to breed. Putting the cart out every week, even when barely full, is smart.

Make your bin fly-proof

Seal the edge of your can where the lid rests to block gaps and prevent flies from entering. I have not seen anyone who does this, but I have seen a video on it.
Rubber seals and weather stripping are available at hardware stores. 

Cover food scraps with leaves, kitty litter, or baking soda

Alternating layers of yard debris, natural repellants, and maggot killers on top of food waste keep odors down. Covering food scraps prevents direct access to flies & controls odors. It helps.

How to get rid of maggots in trash can

Wash trash cans maggots professional trash can cleaning serviceRinsing your bin regularly with detergents and water is great. Cleaning with a borax or vinegar solution & water keeps the smell down.
Soap and detergents make cleaning carts easier.  Use a broom with stiff bristles for hard-to-reach places in the bottom of your trash bin.
Removing liquids & allowing the cart to dry before use detracts flies. Spray the top and inside of the bin with vinegar and use bin deodorizers to reduce daily smells. 
Always store the trash can in a well-ventilated place.
Do not rinse dirty carts over lawns, gutters, or storm drains, as water runoffs flow into waterways.

 

Commercially available fly & bug repellants

Use pennyroyal, camphor, eucalyptus, mint, or bay to repel flies. Hanging herbs in clusters or applying dabs of herbal oil along the bin also helps.
Line the cart’s rim with salt or vinegar to prevent flies. Rock salt or lime inside the cart is also a useful preventative measure. 

Add sweet basil leaves to the trash bag.

Flies hate basil’s licorice-like smell. Basil’s smell confuses various species of flies and makes trash smell nicer.
Basil doesn’t have allergens, unlike some perfumed or scented bags.
Dried or fresh basil, even basil oil, Oregano, and Lavender can have similar effects.

Use yard clippings to avoid grubs.

Apply a thin layer of grass, leaves, or conifer needles over food to reduce the smells produced by meats.
Avoid putting excess clippings in the bin unless the garbage pick-up is the next day.
Doing this prevents rotting vegetation from attracting stable flies.

How to get rid of maggots in bin: Spray with wintergreen alcohol.

Wintergreen alcohol burns maggots & gives off a minty scent that pests and flies dislike. 
Spraying down the bin after every use will avoid getting flies.
Regular rinse of the trash can with Wintergreen alcohol keeps maggots and other pests out.

How to kill maggots with Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth is limestone made up of thousands of fossilized microorganisms. It has sharp edges that cut the skin of any soft-body insect and kill it.

Avoid stable fly infestations by disposing of waste correctly 

Wet & organic waste must always be sealed. Flies lay eggs where they smell methane gas.
Dirty diapers, feminine products, pets & leftover food are placed in closed bags.
Avoid adding rotting plant matter to the household trash. It will triple your trouble with stable flies, blowflies, and houseflies.
Dead plants are put in separate lawn bags and tossed into the trash can.

Rinse the can regularly to prevent maggots.

A smelly trash can is a maggot magnet and a disgusting thing that stinks up your house.
A good rinse every 2 or 3 months, and in warm seasons, keep the maggots away, and the trash can smell decent.
 
The easiest way to prevent maggots is to keep your bins clean. BagEZ trash bag holders present the best way to prevent nasty trash cans that attract flies that cause pests. Learn more here.

Paper plastic reusable bags which is greener?

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Are plastic Bags better than paper & reusable alternatives?

We all want to make greener choices and help the environment. Do you believe that paper is more sustainable than plastic or reusable bags are? What best for the answer seems pretty obvious, but not always. Like, single-use plastic shopping bags seem to be going extinct. Stores, cities and even entire countries have banned single-use plastic bags. Replacing them with sturdier, reusable, greener bags, so problem solved, right? Well, when you look at the entire lifecycle of a product, what’s best for the environment can get complex.

By some measures, plastic bags can be the best option. At least if you leave out one crucial factor. There are all kinds of bags out there, but here, we’ll focus on six of the most popular:

  1. single-use plastic bags,
  2. single-use compostable
  3. biodegradable plastic bags,
  4. brown paper bags
  5. thick heavyweight reusable plastic bag
  6. classic cotton tote bag

The Life Cycle Assessment of a Product

From that list, you might think you know which bag is best. But sometimes, our intuition does not line uptrash bag garbage life cycle with reality. This becomes clear when you look at the life cycle assessment. A Life Cycle Assessment examines a product’s total environmental impact. Researchers study and add up each step, from manufacturing to use and disposal.

 Several studies have come to similar conclusions.

The Environmental Protection Agency report of product impact on climate change

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency prepared a report in 2018 report. This report examined two types of impacts: climate change and total environmental impact. The climate change bit was pretty straightforward. They added up all the greenhouse gases emitted throughout the lifetime of these bags. Not all greenhouse gases are equal; each has a unique potential to warm the planet. For easy comparison, the team converted all gases to their carbon dioxide equivalent.

What impact does the production of paper & reusable plastic bags have?

Understanding the total environmental impact is Hard. Researchers studied everything from ozone depletion to toxicity—even water and resource use and other stats. By putting a number on these things and adding them up, they could simultaneously compare a broad range of impacts. The downside is an oversimplification, and they couldn’t fit in some critical variables. We’ll get to those later. But for now, the big question is-

What emissions do paper reusable plastic bags produce?

 Consider what it takes to make the bags. Producing them is the stage with the most significant impact.

Plastic bags

All plastics and single-use plastic bags are made from oil. The studies looked at a type called low-density polyethylene. Most of the impact there came from turning the oil into the plastic material.

Biodegradable & compostable plastic bags

 Biodegradable plastic bags are made from a starch biopolymer, which is plastic. It uses plant starches instead of traditional plastic. Manufacturing biodegradable bags emits similar amounts of greenhouse gases to plastic bags. The agriculture of plant starches uses more water, fertilizer, and pesticides. From a production standpoint, Biodegradable plastic is worse than single-use stuff.

Paper Bags

 To make a paper bag, you need to start with a tree. Turning wood pulp into paper can emit a lot of greenhouse gases! The kind of fuel used by paper mills changes results. Hence, different studies can come to different conclusions about paper bags. According to Danish researchers, they have a climate impact similar to that of single-use plastic. If thick reusable bags seem to be a better solution than other bags, it’s not what you think.

Reusable plastic bags

 Thick, reusable plastic bags are also made from oil, and you need more of it to make a thicker bag, there’s a bigger impact. Heavier bags also need more fuel to transport them to the grocery store.

Cotton tote’s 

 Are cotton tote bags environmentally friendly?

farming cotton for bagsCotton totes seem like a green option, but growing cotton is hard. Cotton requires vast amounts of land, water, fertilizer, and pesticides. Processing cotton is also energy-intensive. When it comes to making the bag, single-use plastics win by almost every measure. The worst material by far is cotton! But how something is produced doesn’t really reflect real life. 

Is plastic bags worse than paper or reusable kinds?

 Using a shopping bag doesn’t cause pollution but affects how we compare materials. Ideally, you don’t use your nice cotton bag once and then throw it away. We compare by calculating the times a bag must be reused to offset its impact compared to using a new plastic bag.

How often must a reusable bag be used to be environmentally friendly?

 The climate impact of paper & biodegradable plastic bags is about the same as single-use bags. In contrast, heavier reusable plastic bags must be reused at least six times to equal to single-use bags. In contrast, cotton bags must be reused at least 149 times.

 The Danish report & UK’s Environment Agency 2011 study both had similar findings.

 To offset the climate change impact of a single-use plastic bag. You’d need to use a paper bag three times, a reusable plastic bag 11 times, and a cotton bag 131 times. These numbers change if you look at the total environmental impact. Categories like toxicity, ozone effects, runoff, and everything else, must be considered too.

To be greener than single-use plastic bags. All biodegradable, paper and reusable bags must each be used about 40 to 50 times. Cotton bags but need to be reused 7100 times!

Are cotton greener than plastic bags? In simple words

Suppose you shop for groceries three times per week. You will need to use the same cotton bag for 45 years to have the same impact as using over 7000 single-use bags! This was even higher for organic cotton because organic crop yields are often lower. You’d need to reuse that bag 20,000 times!

Are any plastic, paper, or reusable bags sustainable?

So, there’s clearly an issue with some of these materials. For example, the numbers for reusable plastic bags are well within the expected lifespan. I have been using reusable plastic bags since 2004. Only the Danish report calculated the total impact in this manner. We don’t yet have many studies to support bag reuse numbers. Still, just based on that, it might seem like plastic comes out ahead.

The plastics industry uses this logic and comparisons to lobby against regulations.

There is one more key variable that must be considered: the disposal of plastic.

Plastic’s kryptonite 

Its lifespan is plastic’s Achilles’ heel: there’s no good way to dispose of it. Litter impacts marine ecosystems; now, suddenly, single-use plastics look a lot less green. It’s hard to get good data on what fraction of plastic bags are recycled, but we know it’s low, possibly around one to three percent. 

Many recycling programs don’t accept bags because they get caught in sorting machines. Bags that aren’t recycled sit in landfills, clog sewers, and pollute waterways. Plastic bags are especially bad since they’re easily picked up by the wind and strewn across a large area. They also take a long time to break down and directly threaten wildlife. Bags get wrapped around creatures & eaten when mistaken for food.

 What are the effects of litter on ecosystems?

We could not find a study comparing the effects of litter on ecosystems. Introducing biodegradable or compostable materials bags is supposed to solve this problem. A 2019 study found biodegradables & compostables better than traditional plastics. Trials found after three years found none of the bags tested broke down in all environments. Paper bags are biodegradable, so the impact of litter is low. And they’re recyclable! But left to break down in a landfill, they release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Disposal of thicker, heavier reusable plastic and cotton bags has a smaller footprint. This is because they’ve been reused many times.

Do reusable plastic and cotton bags get recycled?

 Both can be recycled, but that doesn’t mean that they always are. Only around 15% of textiles, a broad category that includes cotton bags, end up recycled.

Which is the most environmentally friendly bag?

And finally, the greenest bag is, the answer truly is “It Depends!” The best material depends on many factors, including your individual habits. The number of times you reuse each type of bag and how you dispose of your bags. Making single-use plastic bags has a relatively low environmental impact. When plastic waste needs to be disposed of, it becomes a massive problem with no good solution.

 The best option for ending a plastic bag’s life is to recycle it by dropping it off at a drop-off point. The other option is to reuse it as a trash bag. Presumably, you’d be using something to contain the trash anyway. It’s better than letting the bag get into the environment where it does damage. The bag can’t fly away if weighed down by stuff. Meanwhile, manufacturing paper or biodegradable plastic has higher impacts, but these materials reduce the problem of litter. The heavier reusable plastic bags are a great option if you reuse them enough.

Do cotton bags affect climate change?

Cotton tote bags have by far the biggest environmental impact. They look very green when you’ve got them on your shoulder, but it turns out that’s kind of a lie. They must be used hundreds of times to counteract their climate footprint and possibly thousands if you consider many environmental impacts.

Are plastic bags better for the environment?

We’re not saying plastic bags are good. They’re not. But it is vital to remember that alternatives have an impact, too. It’s not worth going out to buy a snazzy new reusable product if you already have one that works. Irrespective of what bags are made of, the best way to lower their impact is simple. Stop using new ones and reuse the bags you have as many times as possible.

How to properly dispose of plastic bags?

And when you can’t use a bag anymore, do what you can to ensure it doesn’t become litter. Remember that despite all the attention grocery bags get, they’re only a small part of our impact on this planet. A study & analysis of product life cycles lets us better understand how to reduce waste. This, in turn, helps find better ways to decrease our environmental footprint.

How to recycle waste & plastic bags at home?

Single-use plastic & other bags must not be put into bins loose. They should be packed together in a bag so it’s easy to pick out. It’s best to drop them off at a bag recycling station. Most large merchant stores have bag drop-off stations. These changes can ensure discarded bags get repurposed into products like benches & tiles. 

Getting out the sewing machine & scissors to get busy repurposing old clothes into shopping totes helps reduce textile waste while having a unique tote. You can also use them as a shopping bag, backpack, and grocery bag dispenser without damaging them by cutting or stitching them. Learn how to click the video here.

The best action that improves the circular economy loop is ensuring bags are free of organic matter.

Food waste in the recycling or trash bin gets landfilled or incinerated. Most people want to do right by the environment, but it gets too messy, and food waste diversion rates plateaued. Some cities are the exception to the plastic bag rule. They can be used in the green bin in Toronto & Ottawa in Canada. Bags get removed at the recycling facility or compost station. Plastic was allowed to increase participation in the program. But sadly, to date, the pain of washing out a stinking trash can has resulted in improper disposal practices.

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 Check out BagEZ, A steel bag holder that’s built to last & keeps cans clean without washing. Taking a garden hose to a dirty trash can & getting sprayed with contaminated water is the old way of doing things. Hope we helped.

How to use Compostable Bags in Curbside Composting Bins

are compostable bags good?

 

The Compostable Bags and Compost bins Connection?

More neighborhoods in North America are using compostable bags as curbside programs expand. You get a 32, 65, or 96-gallon green bin and some instructional material about how to compost. After a few weeks, fewer homes put out their green compostable container on trash day. If they were facing the same problem as us, then we know why that is. Storing compostable material without it giving off a nasty smell and causing a mess that’s a cleaning nightmare is not easy.

Can Compostable Bags in Curbside Compost bins keep it clean?

Various bag sizes are available to make waste management more manageable, from the most used 13-gallon trash bags to the larger 33-gallon garbage bags. When using these bags indoors, we are faced with a dilemma. Do we wait till that bag fills up completely, or do we bring it out one-third full once a week? Luckily, most 13 to 33-gallon bags are cost-effective & cheap. Most of the neighborhood has sorted that out now.

How much food does a small family produce per week?

Because of extra fees, fines, and penalties for not separatinme first woman pointing to herselfg waste, everyone has green bins on trash pick-up day. I don’t know how much they have in theirs. Suppose our containers can be used as an indicator. That’s at least 4 to 6 kilograms of food waste a week from a few houses that aren’t going into the landfill.

I don’t use the compost bins. It gets too stinky.

The city-provided green trash & recycling containers get dirty & challenging to maintain. Separating organics & using your bins as advised, you may get a smaller regular trash bin. In many cities & towns, you pay based on that bin’s size, so if half of your trash is compostable. You could downsize to a smaller regular trash bin and save money on your monthly waste bill. But many families are too busy to rinse recyclables before tossing them. Meanwhile, others do not care or want to be cleaning a nasty trash can, so no real improvement has occurred.


The challenges of curbside composting

The first challenge is to figure out how to store compostable materials in the kitchen in a sanitary way to prevent them from giving off a nasty smell, attracting insects, leaking, and making a mess. 

Why should we separate food waste & bag food waste? 

If you have a small family or don’t produce much compost daily, you could probably go with a smaller wastebasket. We’ve got four people here, including myself. I mostly eat a plant-based diet, producing a lot of waste. We all agreed that we wanted a lid for the compost container to keep odors and bugs away.

There are many cockroaches in places like Texas, where temperatures are high. You might even get some mosquitoes and fruit flies buzzing near a compost container, leaving behind eggs that turn into larvae or maggots. Seeing even a few larvae can turn anyone’s stomach, usually when people panic. We also most certainly didn’t want to be feeding any other insects, rats, rodents, or large critters.

Hardware stores near me

They’re a few sizes based on your output from the 8, 10, or 13-gallon bin for the kitchen container or catcher. Choose a kitchen bin with a foot pedal, handy when peeling an apple or scraping leftovers from a plate or something to drop right in. They are cheap and can be picked up at any local store near you, Home Hardware, Home Depot, Walmart, or Target for about $30 or less. You can also find one at a dollar store.


Plastic Vs. compostable bags for curbside composting Bins

The environmental answer is “IT DEPENDS.”the era of compostable bags is here

  • Some cities, like Toronto and Ottawa, allow residents to use plastic bags because they are separated at the municipal composting facility. 
  • And some don’t. Compostable, biodegradable, and plastic are treated the same.
  • Others accept only certified compostable bags. 

If reading that confused you, Imagine others who have just given up. Our waste management collector accepts all kinds.


Why do we use plastic or compostable bags?

The next & most important thing we needed was a bag or liner for that trash can. Without it, I couldn’t have taken out the trash every couple of days and dumped it.

pests trash can green bin odorBut how the disposal system is designed causes a stink and, as mentioned, attracts files & then maggots. The idea of the food being loose in the compostable bin sitting outside the house, heating up, and attracting insects & possibly rodents is not anyone’s idea of even a painful chore, but it happens frequently. We tried every favorite, always handy plastic grocery bags or store checkout bags for the first couple of weeks.

They fit in that pretty well, and to prevent extra liquids from leaking out, I would double bag a bag and take it out maybe after about three or four days. This avoided wet items like tea bags or watermelon cantaloupe rind that might leak a lot of liquid and come through the small holes. No one likes garbage juice leaking along the floor when carrying your bag to dump it.


Paper compostable bags test

paper lawn compostable bags curbside pilePaper bags come to mind when considering a compostable bag for curbside composting. If a good deal came along, I picked up paper bags; they are considered more environmentally friendly. The tall paper bags for trash cans fit & sit well, too. You can roll the edges over the lip of the can, but that prevents the lid of your kitchen trash can from closing.

It’s natural for us to take care when lifting paper bags out of the bin without wanting the bottom to fall out because we are holding wet compost materials. We carry the bag out to the bin outside. A paper bag with a soggy bottom would crumble away and fall out while carrying it out to the compostable bin. It was always a mental fear while lifting a load out.

Premium quality eco-friendly compostable paper bags

Today, some great reinforced bottom paper bags are available, holding wet waste for prolonged periods. Still, the sides also count, too, and they get weak after some time.

If you don’t already know, there is a considerable price gap between paper and compostable or plastic bags. We produced an average amount of unavoidable food waste and leftover scraps, including the wet and juicy stuff, perfect for composting in the bin. Regular-sized trash bags, like the 13-gallon bag in the kitchen, are not compostable. 

So, I went online and researched compostable bags. I had questions that needed answers.


Are compostable bags compostable?

Would compostable bags break down over time and not increase environmental pollution?

The other thing is in the short term, I did not want it to break down. If you fear that a bag made of biodegradable plants will degrade quickly, especially when it gets wet and stuff soaks through & leaks out in your bin. As many brands popped up with similar reviews, we decided to go with our favorite, the13 13-gallon-sized bag. We went for the large pack, a hundred in the box; we paid about $30 for it; that’s almost a year’s supply of trash bags at two bags a week.

The compostable bags must meet the standards for compost stability in Europe and the United States. Most brands will mention that on the bottom of their box, meaning these bags meet the criteria for the ASTM D 6400. It needs to meet that standard to be compostable in the United States.


How compostable are compostable bags?

 Based on the word, you would think they would turn into good old compost, micro plastic in glass hand holding but that’s not the standard they’re looking for. According to the box, it says it’s made from plants and vegetables. The messaging is misleading—compostable bags break down correctly if disposed of properly in a maintained municipal facility.

The box’s statements make you believe compostable bags break down over a certain amount of time. It suggests that you can bury them in your yard under the leaves. The truth is far from reality. Compostable bags break down in a carefully controlled municipal facility. It may take a lot longer to break down naturally, if at all.


What does the ASTM D 6400 standard mean?

Municipal compostable facilities provide heat, and the stuff gets turned over to give oxygen and new material. The small pieces will break down. I think there are a few months in which 90% of it has to be dispensed that way, and of the remainder, it’s more about the size over a certain amount of time.


Are compostable bags durable? Are they strong?

carry hang food waste in compostable bagsCompostable bags must be stored like paper bags in a cool, dry place. Heat and moisture cause them to break down, and you don’t want to have this, mainly before you’ve used all of them.

Compostable bags are pretty solid & rigid. You can stretch them out slightly out of shape but cannot poke holes in them. Imagine your finger as a blunt piece of trash accidentally disposed of is applying pressure and trying to drive through the material. It would take moderate pressure to poke a hole in it. Compared to regular plastic trash, compostable trash bags come in different millimeter thicknesses, so it’s easy to find one near the same thickness.


How do compostable bags behave over time when exposed to moisture?

 After we’ve had the bag holding food waste for a couple of days to a week, it depends on what’s chucked away, for example, chicken & fish. When I pull a bag out, a little moisture-like condensation is present. I can wait about an hour or so for the moisture accumulated in the bin to evaporate before putting it in a fresh, compostable bag. But I usually rinse out & wait till the container is dry or the wife gets mad.


Outdoor 32-95 gallon compost bins

We have an outdoor 32-gallon green bin and two 96-gallon carts for recycling and trash. The city picks up the green container once a week.

How does a week’s worth of trash in compostable bags in curbside composting carts hold up?

A few moisture droplets in the bottom are standard, but the bags are held up. Sealing bags tightly is essential to avoid leaks if the bag position shifts or leaks due to expanding gas inside. But from years of throwing in packs, often when bags are piled on each other, waste matter leaks and stinks up the bin.

Jumbo oversized trash bags are suitable for lining your large outdoor -32-, -64-, or 95-gallon waste container. They are also a good option for keeping outdoor carts clean. 

  • But that’s a tremendous amount of plastic used to prevent the mess of a few bags. 
  • But they are hard to find on store shelves. 
  • And they balloon up constantly when you’re throwing in stuff

Are compostable bags good?

Yes, you can get a compostable bag as thick and sturdy as a plastic bag. However, the timeline in which compostable bags in curbside composting bins break down should concern us. Food waste is collected on a weekly schedule. A quick wash, spray, and airing will keep your indoor and outdoor trash cans clean and fresh.

Washing will remove moisture buildup, grime, and odors. Sealing your bags well will prevent smells and pests. Products that you can use along with compost bags are available to make home waste management effortless. I’ll discuss them towards the end.


How to fit small compostable bags in curbside compost bins

We want things to be clean while doing the least amount of work. If it can help save time and money & help the environment, that’s an extra. Check out what we think is a pretty good solution that does all that & more.

Learn how to use your compostable bags in curbside composting cans, along with our simple DIY system to make your waste management mess & hassle-free. You can fit regular 13- to 33-gallon bags in large outdoor 32-, 65-, or 96-gallon trash cans. Bags are firmly held wide open, hanging in the bin. This makes it effortless to quickly throw in big bags or food waste, such as watermelon chunks, without using large oversized bags.

You control the problem with smells and sanitation and never have a dirty bin to clean.see the difference medium vs large trash bag holder in compost bins
It’s a super-easy way to keep bins clean and nuisance pests away from your home’s containers and area.

If your neighborhood’s getting on the composting bandwagon, BagEZ makes it efficient. To learn how? Click here. Youtube video link

I hope I made choosing bags easier for you and maybe even using them.

 

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