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    Default trash compactor bag

    I went out this morning looking for trash compactor bags. I went to Lowes and Home Depot. All they had were 50 packs for about $10 that were 2.5 mil . Not much different than regular kitchen bags. Some how I think I'm looking for something else.
    So what kind of trash compactor bag am I looking for, and where will I find it ?
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    Fry's, Kroger, maybe Wally World, Target. One of the major grocery chains in your area.
    And you are right, not much difference.

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    For what it's worth, I've had no luck finding them in grocery stores around here. Have been told that Lowe's has them but haven't verified.

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    I've found them at Wal-Mart but only in a heavily scented version that retains its scent for weeks at least (I tested). Wasn't comfortable with a liner smelling like that so I went with the zPacks cuben dry bag pack liner.
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    Quote Originally Posted by squeezebox View Post
    I went out this morning looking for trash compactor bags. I went to Lowes and Home Depot. All they had were 50 packs for about $10 that were 2.5 mil . Not much different than regular kitchen bags. Some how I think I'm looking for something else.
    So what kind of trash compactor bag am I looking for, and where will I find it ?
    Thanks !
    Got mine at Wally world but like you had to buy a lot more than I needed. I think mine was a 35 pack. Can't say for sure.

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    I live in the south. Publix sells in packs of 4 or 5. I've had great luck with them. No need for a pack full if separate dry bags. I use one liner for all sleep wear and sleeping bag. They are much thicker than regular trash bags


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    Bigger grocery stores sell them in boxes of four or five bags:

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    Not much $$$ to shell out! Good luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by squeezebox View Post
    I went out this morning looking for trash compactor bags. I went to Lowes and Home Depot. All they had were 50 packs for about $10 that were 2.5 mil . Not much different than regular kitchen bags. Some how I think I'm looking for something else.
    So what kind of trash compactor bag am I looking for, and where will I find it ?
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    I got mine at Walmart but had the same problem with the large qty, I now have several life time supplies.

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    I use a contractor trash bag. I switch to a new one around Harpers Ferry. Works like a charm.
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    Walmart
    Most hardware stores
    many grocery stores

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    Ace Hardware sells the 5 packs here.

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    I snatched mine up from the restaurant I worked at.. A good one that wouldn't tear from a little stretch.. Haha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nastynate View Post
    Ace Hardware sells the 5 packs here.
    That's where I get mine too here on Long Island, NY

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    I got a 5 pack at our local hardware store (it was the last box on the shelf).

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    Quote Originally Posted by tarantolk View Post
    I snatched mine up from the restaurant I worked at.. A good one that wouldn't tear from a little stretch.. Haha.
    So, you're the one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squeezebox View Post
    I went out this morning looking for trash compactor bags. I went to Lowes and Home Depot. All they had were 50 packs for about $10 that were 2.5 mil . Not much different than regular kitchen bags. Some how I think I'm looking for something else.
    So what kind of trash compactor bag am I looking for, and where will I find it ?
    Thanks !
    PM me and I will send you 2 or 3 to try out of the box I have in my pantry.
    20 gallon, 2 mil.

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    Go where they sell a trash compactor, Sears or any other appliance center for the real thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MuddyWaters View Post
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    Most hardware stores
    many grocery stores

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    I'm glad you started this thread squeezebox. I always use a black garbage bag on the outside of my pack (cut slits for the straps) This is good to know.

    Rolls you are so generous!

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