Organizing > Garbage and RecyclingSeptember 08, 2010

Store Extra Bags in Bottom of the Trash Bin

Find storing your rubbish bags messy? I store mine at the bottom of the waste bin. That way, they are right where you need them when you pull the used bag out!

By Sabre63 from Melbourne, Australia

Related: Keep an Empty Bag in the Bottom of the Waste Basket

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Store Trash Bags In Can

Whenever I open a new bag of trashbags, I just dump them in whether a roll or loose bags into the bottom of the can. When I empty it I always know that there are bags in the bottom of the can. I also don't use the wire closures that come with them. I just roll the top of the bag down and tie it.

Source: Used to work in a pharmacy and that is what we did.

By arsonhorse from Denham Springs, LA

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When emptying out your trash bins, put several trash bags in the bottom of the bin. The next time you empty the trash, there is a bag there ready to use.

Source: I learned this from working maintenance in a factory.

By Robin from Gothenburg, Sweden


RE: Store Extra Bags in Bottom of the Trash Bin

This is such a good idea. I take it a bit further, though, and actually put several bags opened in the container at one time. That way you just lift out the top one and there is another right there and ready to be used. --- I do this with bigger bags for the kitchen and smaller ones for the bath and bedrooms. Saves time and space! (08/06/2008)

By Lee


Fold about two trash bags and lay in bottom of your trash can. When it is time empty the bag you have one there to replace right away.


Here is a time saver tip; keep your extra trash bags at the bottom of the barrel, so when it is full, just remove the bag and reach down for a new one!


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