Can Liner Size Guide — How to Choose the Right Commercial Liner

Commercial can liners are specified by gallon capacity, dimensions, resin and gauge. Ordering the wrong size wastes money and causes overhang or tearing. Here's how to get it right.

Match the liner to the container

The liner width should roughly equal half the container's circumference; the length should equal the container height plus enough to cuff over the rim (usually the diameter again). Send us your bin dimensions and we'll size it.

Common commercial capacities

Typical ranges: 12–16 gal (office/restroom), 20–30 gal (mid bins), 33 gal (standard commercial), 40–45 gal (large), 55–60 gal (industrial drums). Custom sizes available.

High-density vs low-density

High-density (HDPE, gauged in microns) suits light, dry waste with high yield per case. Low-density (LDPE/LLDPE, gauged in mil) suits wet, heavy or sharp waste.

Seal types

Star-seal (seamless, leak-resistant, conforms to any can) is the commercial default; flat and gusseted seals suit specific dispensers.

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