Small Compostable Trash Bags for 10L–20L Bins
ORIZON manufactures small compostable trash bags for office, bathroom, desk-side, and facility bins from 10L to 20L.
Buyers can specify the bag dimensions, thickness, bottom seal, roll count, film color, printing, and outer packaging.
Certified configurations are available for selected materials and finished-bag specifications. Certificate scope and local disposal requirements must be confirmed before environmental claims are approved.
B2B supply only. Typical MOQ starts from 500 kg per size and specification.
- 10L, 12L, 15L, and 20L capacities
- Custom dimensions and film thickness
- Flat-seal, star-seal, and handle-tie options
- Custom roll counts and private-label packaging
- Finished-product documents by configuration
What Are Small Compostable Trash Bags?
Small compostable trash bags are liners made for compact bins used in offices, bathrooms, hotel rooms, staff areas, and other managed facilities.
This page covers bags from 10L to 20L, equal to about 2.6 to 5.3 US gallons.
These liners are designed for light or moderate waste. The correct thickness and seal structure depend on the waste type, collection frequency, and required load.
For 5L–10L food waste caddies, view our Kitchen Caddy Liners. For bins above 20L, view our Medium Compostable Bin Liners.
Typical B2B Applications
Small compostable waste bags can be developed for:
- Office desk-side wastebaskets
- Guest and staff bathroom bins
- Hotel room wastebaskets
- Small pantry and breakroom bins
- Facility management and cleaning programs
- Institutional and commercial buildings
- Retail and private-label product ranges
For larger hotel and housekeeping programs, view our Office and Hotel Bin Liners.
The intended contents should be confirmed during specification review. Liners used for tissues, packaging, sanitary waste, or mixed office waste may require general waste disposal.
Sizes and Bin Fit
Bin capacity alone does not confirm the correct bag dimensions. Two bins with the same stated capacity may have different shapes, rim sizes, and heights.
| Capacity | Typical Application | Reference Thickness | Packaging Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10L | Desk-side and compact bathroom bins | 0.018–0.022 mm | Roll or retail box |
| 12L | Office, bathroom, and small facility bins | 0.020–0.025 mm | Roll or retail pack |
| 15L | Larger desk-side and shared-area bins | 0.020–0.025 mm | Roll or retail pack |
| 20L | Facility, office, and larger bathroom bins | Confirmed by specification | Roll, retail pack, or bulk carton |
Final thickness depends on the bag dimensions, material formulation, intended contents, load target, and testing requirements.
For an accurate fit, buyers should provide:
- Bin width, depth, and height
- Rim dimensions or circumference
- Required bag overhang
- Preferred tie-off space
- Bags per roll
- A drawing, photograph, or physical bin sample
Final dimensions should be approved through fitting samples before mass production.
A 10L bag is not the same as a 10-gallon bag. Ten US gallons is about 38L and normally requires a medium bin liner.
Bottom Seal & Bag Structure Options
Product Performance
The film thickness and seal structure can be selected according to the required load, waste type, storage period, and collection system.
Available performance options include:
- Puncture-resistant film for common light and mixed waste
- Leak-resistant star-seal or flat-seal construction
- Controlled film thickness and bag dimensions
- Roll perforation developed for consistent separation
- Load and seal testing against the approved specification
Performance requirements should be confirmed during sample approval. A compostability certificate does not replace physical performance testing.
Material and Compostability Options
Material selection depends on the required strength, storage conditions, target market, disposal route, and intended compostability claim.
Film formulations may include:
- PLA: a polymer used in many compostable formulations
- PBAT: a flexible polymer used to improve film handling and strength
- Plant-based starch components: materials used in selected compostable blends
A raw-material certificate does not automatically certify every finished small trash bag. Thickness, color, printing ink, additives, and seal structure must fall within the relevant certificate or test scope.
Industrial composting and home composting are different claims. A bag certified for industrial composting should not be described as home compostable without separate supporting certification.
Disposal Depends on the Contents
Compostability describes the bag under defined certification and composting conditions. It does not mean that every used bag can enter an organics collection program.
Small bags containing tissues, packaging, sanitary waste, or mixed office waste may need to enter the general waste stream. Buyers should confirm the accepted contents, collection route, and facility requirements in the target market.
BPI eligibility requirements link compostable products to suitable organic feedstocks such as food scraps and yard trimmings. Buyers developing products for North America should review the intended use and finished-product listing before making a BPI claim. See the official BPI eligibility requirements.
For 20L food waste collection in Australian FOGO programs, view our 20L Compostable Bin Liners.
Compostable vs. Biodegradable Small Trash Bags
The terms compostable and biodegradable should not be treated as interchangeable.
A compostable bag must meet defined requirements under a relevant standard and under specified composting conditions.
Biodegradable is a broader term.
By itself, it does not identify the breakdown period, test conditions, disposal environment, or certification program.
For B2B projects, buyers should review third-party certificates and test reports instead of relying only on words such as biodegradable, green, or eco-friendly.
Standards, Certifications, and Project Documents
Depending on the finished bag specification and target market, common references may include:
- ASTM D6400
- BPI Commercial Compostability Certification
- EN 13432
- AS 4736
- AS 5810
- OK compost INDUSTRIAL
- OK compost HOME
BPI certification applies to specific products and listings. Buyers can check companies, products, SKUs, thicknesses, and approved uses in the official BPI product catalog.
Available project documents may include:
- Raw-material certificate
- Finished-product certificate
- Laboratory test report
- Technical data sheet
- Safety data sheet
- Certificate of analysis
- Supplier declaration
- Third-party inspection report
These documents are not interchangeable. Buyers should confirm the certificate holder, product scope, thickness, color, printing coverage, intended use, validity date, and certification-mark license.
OEM and Private-Label Options
OEM means the bags are manufactured to the buyer’s approved specification.
Customization options include:
- Custom width, length, and thickness
- Natural, green, black, or custom Pantone colors
- Flat-seal, star-seal, or handle-tie structures
- Paper-core or coreless rolls
- Custom bags per roll
- Water-based inks, subject to artwork and certification scope
- Printing in up to eight colors, subject to artwork review
- Retail boxes, paper sleeves, outer bags, or bulk cartons
- EAN, UPC, barcode, and carton-label support
Certification marks may only be printed when the finished product, certificate scope, and licensing conditions permit their use.
Manufacturing and Quality Control
Our production support includes:
- Blown-film production for approved formulations
- Printing in up to eight colors
- Flat-seal and star-seal bag production
- Roll perforation and counting control
- Film width and thickness checks
- Seal, tensile, puncture, and load testing
- Printing and packaging inspection
- Batch identification and production records
ORIZON has more than 16 years of compostable bag manufacturing experience and operates 16 production lines with a stated monthly capacity of up to 500 tons.
Production capacity and lead time are confirmed according to the approved specification and active production schedule.
B2B Bulk Supply
ORIZON supplies small compostable trash bags to:
- Distributors and importers
- Private-label brands
- Facility management suppliers
- Cleaning and janitorial product companies
- Hotel and institutional suppliers
- Commercial procurement programs
Our support includes specification review, sample approval, artwork review, retail packaging development, repeat-order control, export packing, and shipping coordination.
The typical MOQ starts from 500 kg per size and specification. Retail and individual consumer orders are not supported.
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FAQ
We manufacture small compostable trash bags in 10L, 12L, 15L, and 20L capacities. Custom dimensions are available for approved B2B projects.
Provide the bin width, depth, height, rim dimensions, and required overhang. Final dimensions should be confirmed through a drawing or fitting sample.
No. A 10L bag holds about 2.6 US gallons. A 10-gallon bin holds about 38L and normally requires a medium bin liner.
It depends on the certification, contents, collection rules, and receiving facility. Bags containing mixed office, bathroom, or sanitary waste may require general waste disposal.
No. Compostable bags must meet defined requirements under a relevant standard. Biodegradable alone does not identify a specific timeframe or disposal environment.
A suitable film thickness and seal structure can be developed for occasional wet waste. Performance must be confirmed against the approved specification and sample.
Certified configurations may be available under programs or standards such as BPI, ASTM D6400, EN 13432, AS 4736, AS 5810, and OK compost. Availability depends on the finished bag specification and certificate scope.
The typical MOQ starts from 500 kg per size and specification. Final requirements depend on the dimensions, material, printing, roll format, and packaging.
