AS4736 Certified Compostable Bags for Australia
AS4736 certified compostable bags for Australian importers, councils, waste contractors and commercial organics programs.
Wholesale, OEM and private-label supply with custom sizes, printing, packaging and certification documentation for qualified B2B projects.
What AS4736 Means for Australian B2B Buyers
AS 4736 is the Australian standard used to verify plastics designed for commercial and industrial composting conditions.
For B2B buyers, the important point is not simply whether the raw material is compostable.
Certification should be checked against the finished product or approved product configuration, including factors such as bag type, thickness, color, printing and other components where applicable.
AS4736 is widely used for commercially compostable plastic products in Australia and may be specified for selected food-waste, FOGO, council and commercial organics programs.
However, certification does not automatically guarantee acceptance by every council, waste contractor or composting facility.
Always confirm the requirements of the actual collection and end-of-life system.
For a detailed explanation of the standard and certification process, see our AS 4736 certification guide.
AS4736 Compostable Bag Range
ORIZON supplies AS4736 compostable bags for different commercial and municipal applications.
The final specification should be confirmed according to the intended waste stream, bin size, packing format and certification requirements.
| Product Type | Typical Application | Custom Options |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen caddy liners | Household food scraps and selected FOGO programs | Size, color, bags per roll, printing |
| Commercial food-waste bags | Restaurants, hotels, kitchens and food processors | Thickness, dimensions, roll format |
| 20L–60L bin liners | Commercial and facility waste collection | Size, thickness, packaging |
| 120L–360L wheelie-bin liners | Commercial and municipal organic-waste systems | Dimensions, thickness, carton packing |
| MUD / strata liners | Apartment and shared organics programs | Compact roll formats and custom packing |
| Council-branded liners | Municipal distribution and contractor programs | Printing, artwork and packaging |
Kitchen Caddy Liners
Small compostable liners can be produced for kitchen caddies and food-scrap collection programs.
Projects can be customized by:
- bag width and length
- thickness
- color
- bags per roll
- core or coreless format
- printing
- carton configuration
For council or FOGO-related projects, the required liner specification should be confirmed against the relevant local program.
Commercial Food-Waste Bags
Commercial food-waste liners can be developed for:
- restaurants
- hotels
- food processors
- commercial kitchens
- supermarkets
- institutional catering
Bag size, thickness and seal structure should be selected according to the waste type and operating environment.
Performance should be confirmed through the approved product specification and sample evaluation rather than assumed from compostability certification alone.
Large Bin & Wheelie-Bin Liners
Larger compostable liners can be manufactured for commercial and municipal organic-waste collection systems.
Common applications may include:
- 60L bins
- 80L bins
- 120L bins
- 240L wheelie bins
- 360L bins
Custom dimensions can also be developed for specific bins or collection systems.
Who Buys AS4736 Compostable Bags in Australia?
Tailored solutions for Australia’s key B2B buyers of industrial compostable liners.
Importers & Distributors
Bulk supply, multiple sizes, private label
Councils & Municipal Programs
Certified liners, documentation, program-specific specifications
Waste-Management Contractors
Repeat supply, commercial and municipal liners
Restaurants, Hotels & Commercial Kitchens
Heavy-duty organic waste bags for wet food scraps and daily organics disposal.
Supermarkets & Fresh Food Retailers
Food-waste and organics collection liners
Facility & Strata Management（MUDs）
Shared-bin and commercial organics solutions
For long-term projects, the bag specification should be agreed before production so that dimensions, thickness, printing, packing and certification requirements remain consistent across repeat orders.
AS4736 Bag Supply for Contracts & Tenders in Australia
Commercial contracts and council tenders usually require more than a unit price.
Buyers may also need repeatable specifications, certification records, packing data and reliable supply planning.
ORIZON supports qualified Australian B2B projects with:
| Contract Requirement | Available Support |
| Repeat-volume supply | Production planning for recurring orders |
| Multiple bag sizes | Multi-SKU projects |
| Custom dimensions | Supported |
| Custom thickness | Supported within manufacturing and certification requirements |
| Council / contractor printing | Available subject to artwork and certification-mark requirements |
| Certification documentation | According to certified product and project |
| Batch information | According to project requirements |
| Tender samples | Available for qualified projects |
| Pallet / container planning | Supported |
| Private-label packaging | Supported |
For tender or contract projects, we recommend confirming the following before quotation:
- bag type
- dimensions
- thickness
- bags per roll
- roll or flat-pack format
- carton quantity
- printing
- estimated annual volume
- delivery schedule
- required certification
- documentation requirements
This allows the quotation to reflect the actual supply program rather than only a generic bag specification.
Custom & Private-Label AS4736 Compostable Bags
AS4736 compostable bags can be developed for qualified OEM and private-label projects.
Customization may include:
- bag width and length
- gusset
- thickness
- color
- printing
- logo
- bags per roll
- core dimensions
- coreless rolls
- labels
- retail packaging
- outer cartons
- pallet configuration
Certification requirements should be reviewed before the final customized specification is approved.
Changes to thickness, color, printing or product structure may affect whether a new configuration remains within an existing certification scope.
Council & Contractor Printing
Custom printing can include:
- council branding
- contractor branding
- disposal instructions
- collection-program information
- bag identification
- environmental messaging
Certification marks should not be added automatically.
Where the ABA Seedling Logo is required, logo usage must follow the applicable certification, trademark and licensing requirements.
Private-label or third-party brand use may require authorization or sublicensing.
OEM Development Workflow
A typical AS4736 project follows this sequence:
Target Application
- Required Certification
- Bag Specification
- Certification Scope Review
- Artwork Review
- Sample
- Approval
- Mass Production
- Inspection
- Shipment
Confirming certification requirements before sampling helps reduce the risk of developing a product that later falls outside the required approved scope.
Certification & Tender Documentation
Professional buyers should verify the exact certified product rather than relying only on a statement that a bag is “AS4736 compliant.”
Documentation availability depends on the certified product configuration and project requirements.
Documentation availability depends on the certified product configuration and project requirements.
| Documentation | Availability |
| AS4736 certificate | For applicable certified products |
| Certificate / product verification | Available |
| Product specification | Available |
| TDS | According to product |
| SDS / safety documentation | Where applicable |
| Batch information | According to project |
| Certification / test records | According to certification scope |
| Artwork approval | For printed projects |
| Seedling Logo usage | Subject to applicable ABA licence / sublicense requirements |
Verify the Exact Product
When reviewing documentation, buyers should confirm:
- certificate holder
- certification number
- product or product family
- certification validity
- thickness or product limitations where applicable
- printing or color requirements where applicable
- brand / logo authorization
A certificate for one product should not automatically be assumed to cover every customized bag supplied by the same manufacturer.
AS4736 Certified vs Generic Biodegradable Bags
“Biodegradable” and “AS4736 certified compostable” are not equivalent claims.
| AS4736 Certified Product | Generic “Biodegradable” Claim | |
| Australian commercial compostability verification | Yes, within certification scope | Not demonstrated by the term alone |
| Independent certification | Yes | Not necessarily |
| ABA Seedling Logo | Available with valid certification and licence | No |
| Defined composting conditions | Yes | Often unclear |
| Product verification | Certificate / approved scope | May not be available |
| FOGO acceptance | Depends on local program | Should not be assumed |
A biodegradable claim alone does not demonstrate that a bag meets the requirements of AS4736.
For Australian commercial organics projects, buyers should verify the certification and also confirm whether the receiving council, waste contractor or composting facility accepts the product.
| AS4736 Certified Product | Generic “Biodegradable” Claim | |
| Australian commercial compostability verification | Yes, within certification scope | Not demonstrated by the term alone |
| Independent certification | Yes | Not necessarily |
| ABA Seedling Logo | Available with valid certification and licence | No |
| Defined composting conditions | Yes | Often unclear |
| Product verification | Certificate / approved scope | May not be available |
| FOGO acceptance | Depends on local program | Should not be assumed |
A biodegradable claim alone does not demonstrate that a bag meets the requirements of AS4736.
For Australian commercial organics projects, buyers should verify the certification and also confirm whether the receiving council, waste contractor or composting facility accepts the product.
AS4736 vs AS5810
Australia uses different standards for commercial and home composting.
AS4736 relates to commercial or industrial composting conditions.
AS5810 relates to home-composting conditions.
A product certified under one standard should not automatically be described as certified under the other.
For projects intended specifically for home composting, see our AS5810 compostable bags.
Why Source AS4736 Compostable Bags f
ORIZON is a B2B compostable bag manufacturer supplying distributors, importers, private-label brands and institutional buyers.
Our manufacturing capabilities include:
- 16 years of compostable bag manufacturing experience
- 20,000 m² manufacturing facility
- 16 automated production lines
- approximately 500 tons monthly capacity
- custom size and thickness
- custom printing
- roll and flat-pack formats
- private-label packaging
- repeat-volume B2B production
Australian projects can be developed according to the required bag specification, packaging format and certification requirements.
For larger programs, production planning can also be arranged around forecast volume and shipment schedules.
FAQ
AS4736 is an Australian standard used for plastics intended for commercial and industrial composting conditions.
Products claiming certification should be verified against the applicable certification scope.
No.
Requirements vary by council, waste contractor, composting facility and application.
AS4736 is widely used for commercially compostable plastics and may be specifically required for certain liner or FOGO programs.
Always confirm the local program requirements.
Not automatically.
Acceptance varies by council, waste contractor and processing facility.
Some programs specifically accept certified compostable liners, while others may have additional restrictions.
Not automatically.
AS4736 verifies commercial compostability within the applicable certification scope, but individual facilities can set their own accepted-product requirements.
AS4736 relates to commercial and industrial composting conditions.
AS5810 relates to home-composting conditions.
They are different standards and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Yes, for qualified projects.
However, printing, ink and certification-logo requirements should be reviewed before mass production.
Logo usage depends on the applicable ABA certification, trademark and licensing requirements.
Private-label brands may require authorization or sublicensing before using the Seedling Logo.
Yes.
Bag dimensions and thickness can be customized according to the intended application and manufacturing requirements.
The proposed specification should also be reviewed against the relevant certification scope.
AS4736 is a compostability standard, not a mechanical-strength rating.
Bag performance depends on factors such as film formulation, thickness, dimensions, sealing and manufacturing quality.
Please provide:
- bag type
- size
- thickness
- quantity
- bags per roll or pack
- printing requirements
- packaging
- destination in Australia
- required certification or tender documentation
This allows us to review the project before quotation.
Discuss Your Australian AS4736 Bag Project
Send us your required bag size, thickness, quantity, packaging and certification requirements.
We can review the specification, documentation needs and production options before quotation.
OEM, private-label and repeat-volume B2B supply are available for qualified Australian projects.
