20L Compostable Bin Liners for Food Waste & FOGO Applications
ORIZON manufactures 20L compostable bin liners for food-waste collection, kitchen bins, commercial sites and approved FOGO programs in Australia.
Custom dimensions, thickness, roll configuration, printing and packaging are available for distributors, waste contractors, councils and private-label buyers.
B2B supply only. Typical custom-production MOQ starts from approximately 500 kg per specification.
- 20L standard & custom dimensions
- Custom thickness and roll count
- OEM & private-label printing
- Flat-seal or star-seal options
- AS 4736 project options by applicable finished specification
What Are 20L Compostable Bin Liners?
20L compostable bin liners are designed for small-to-medium indoor bins used for food scraps and organic-waste collection.
Depending on the buyer and market, they may also be described as:
- 20 litre compostable bin liners
- 20L compostable bin bags
- 20L food waste liners
- 20L kitchen bin liners
- 20L FOGO liners
The product name does not define one universal bag dimension. Two bins labelled “20L” may have different widths, heights, rim shapes and liner-overhang requirements.
Final liner dimensions, thickness and seal structure should therefore be confirmed from the actual bin dimensions, a technical drawing or a fitting sample.
For the broader Australian FOGO liner range, see FOGO Bin Liners for Australian Council & Commercial Programs.
Where Are 20L Compostable Bin Liners Used?
20L compostable bin liners are commonly used for indoor food-waste collection where a small or medium bin is emptied regularly.
Typical applications include:
- Commercial kitchens
- Cafés and restaurants
- Offices and staff kitchens
- Hospitality facilities
- Apartment and strata organics collection
- Food-preparation areas
- Commercial food-waste programs
- Council or contractor collection programs
- Approved FOGO indoor collection systems
- Distributor and private-label product ranges
For FOGO applications, buyers should confirm that the liner size, certification and finished-product specification are accepted by the relevant program or receiving facility.
20L Compostable Bin Liner Specifications
The following values are practical starting specifications for 20L liners. Final dimensions and thickness should be matched to the actual bin and intended load.
| Specification | Standard / Custom Option |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Approx. 20L |
| Width | Typically 420–460 mm or custom |
| Length | Typically 500–550 mm or custom |
| Thickness | Typically 18–22 μm or application-specific |
| Bottom Seal | Flat seal or star seal |
| Top Opening | Flat top / custom |
| Bag Color | Natural, green or custom Pantone |
| Packing | Roll or flat pack |
| Bags per Roll | Custom |
| Printing | Custom logo, instructions and sorting graphics |
| Material | Compostable formulation according to project requirements |
| Certification | Subject to finished-product specification and applicable scope |
| MOQ | Approx. 500 kg per specification |
These values are typical starting specifications only. A “20L” bin does not have one universal liner dimension. Final width and length should be confirmed from the actual bin dimensions or fitting sample.
A “20L” capacity should be treated as a reference rather than a fixed manufacturing size.
For accurate specification approval, please provide:
- Bin width
- Bin depth
- Bin height
- Rim dimensions
- Required liner overhang
- Expected waste weight
- Moisture level
- Collection frequency
Custom 20L Bin Liner Options
20L compostable bin liners can be customized for distributor, commercial, council and private-label projects.
Available options include:
- Custom bag width and length
- Custom film thickness
- Flat-seal or star-seal construction
- Custom bags per roll
- Paper-core or coreless rolls
- Natural, green or custom film colors
- Pantone color reference
- Logo printing
- FOGO sorting instructions
- Council or program messaging
- QR codes and barcodes
- Multi-language artwork
- Retail labels
- Retail cartons
- Bulk master cartons
- Private-label packaging
Water-based printing inks can be used subject to artwork requirements and the applicable certification scope.
Certification marks should only be printed when the finished product and licensing conditions permit their use.
Performance Requirements for 20L Bin Liners
Food-waste liners often hold wet and relatively heavy contents. Film thickness alone does not determine whether a liner is suitable for the application.
The final specification should consider:
- Seal strength
- Tear resistance
- Puncture resistance
- Wet-load performance
- Roll perforation quality
- Bag separation
- Bin fit
- Required overhang
- Storage conditions
- Collection and handling method
A thicker bag is not automatically the best solution. Bag dimensions, material formulation, seal structure and waste load all affect performance.
Final performance should be approved against a fitting sample, agreed load requirement or documented test method before mass production.
Compostability certification does not replace physical performance testing.
20L Commercial Compostable Bin Liners
20L liners are suitable for selected commercial indoor food-waste applications, including cafés, restaurants, offices, hotels, hospitality sites and food-preparation areas.
Commercial buyers should provide information about:
- Expected waste weight
- Moisture level
- Collection frequency
- Liner replacement cycle
- Bin dimensions
- Handling method
This allows the film thickness, bag dimensions and seal structure to be selected according to the actual application rather than capacity alone.
For projects requiring several indoor bin sizes, see 20L–60L Medium Compostable Bin Liners.
For the wider Australian range, see Compostable Bin Liners Australia 8L–60L.
AS 4736 Requirements for 20L Compostable Bin Liners
AS 4736 is the Australian standard for plastics suitable for commercial composting and is required for compostable kitchen caddy liners in many Australian FOGO programs.
However, certification applicability depends on the actual finished-product configuration.
Relevant factors may include:
- Material formulation
- Film thickness
- Bag color
- Printing inks
- Additives
- Seal structure
- Finished-product dimensions
- Certification-mark licensing conditions
A raw-material certificate should not automatically be treated as certification of every finished 20L liner specification.
Before approving a liner for a FOGO or council project, buyers should confirm that the applicable certificate scope matches the finished product and target program.
For detailed certification information, see AS 4736 Compostable Bags Australia.
For certificate and company verification, visit the ORIZON Verification Center.
20L Compostable Bin Liners for Bulk & OEM Supply
ORIZON supplies 20L compostable bin liners for B2B bulk, OEM and private-label projects.
We work with:
- Packaging distributors
- Importers
- Waste-management contractors
- Commercial food-waste programs
- Hospitality and facility suppliers
- Councils and institutional buyers
- Private-label brands
- Retail and supermarket program buyers
Our production model is designed for custom specifications and repeat B2B supply rather than individual consumer orders.
Typical custom-production MOQ starts from approximately 500 kg per specification.
Actual bag and roll quantities depend on:
- Bag dimensions
- Film thickness
- Individual bag weight
- Bags per roll
- Printing
- Packaging configuration
Roll, Carton & Private-Label Packaging
Packaging can be developed according to the buyer’s distribution model.
Available configurations may include:
Roll Packaging
- Custom bags per roll
- Paper core or coreless
- Roll labels
- Printed or unprinted liners
Retail Packaging
- Printed retail boxes
- Sleeves
- Product labels
- Barcodes
- Private-label artwork
Bulk Packaging
- Rolls packed directly into master cartons
- Bulk flat-packed liners
- Custom carton quantities
- Distributor cartons
- Palletized export shipments
After the final product and packing specifications are confirmed, ORIZON can calculate:
- Individual bag weight
- Roll weight
- Roll diameter
- Rolls per carton
- Carton dimensions
- Net and gross weight
- Total carton quantity
- Pallet configuration
- Shipment CBM
This information helps B2B buyers calculate freight and landed cost before confirming production.
What B2B Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering
| Procurement Item | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Bin fit | Actual bin dimensions and required liner overhang |
| Film thickness | Waste weight, moisture and handling conditions |
| Seal | Flat seal or star seal according to application |
| Certification | Applicable finished-product scope and target program |
| Printing | Artwork, colors and certification-mark requirements |
| Roll format | Bags per roll, core or coreless |
| Packaging | Retail pack, bulk carton or distributor format |
| MOQ | Approx. 500 kg per specification |
| Samples | Existing stock or project-specific fitting samples |
| Logistics | Carton size, gross weight, CBM and delivery term |
A detailed specification reduces quotation changes and helps prevent fit or performance issues during mass production.
Compliance & Project Documents
Depending on the selected product specification and project requirements, available documentation may include:
- Applicable compostability certificate
- Technical data sheet
- Product specification sheet
- Relevant test reports
- Supplier declaration
- Batch inspection records
- Certification-mark authorization where applicable
- Packing and shipment specifications
Document availability and applicability should be confirmed for the actual product before tender submission or certification claims are finalized.
FAQ About 20L Compostable Bin Liners
There is no universal liner size for every 20L bin. As a starting reference, many 20L liners fall around 420–460 mm wide and 500–550 mm long. Final dimensions should be confirmed from the actual bin width, depth, height and required overhang.
They are commonly used for kitchen food waste, cafés, restaurants, offices, hospitality facilities, commercial food-waste collection and selected FOGO applications.
Yes. ORIZON supplies 20L compostable bin liners for B2B bulk, OEM and private-label projects. Typical custom-production MOQ starts from approximately 500 kg per specification.
Yes. Width, length, thickness, seal structure, bags per roll, film color, printing and packaging can all be customized according to the project.
Many Australian FOGO programs require commercially compostable kitchen caddy liners that comply with AS 4736. Buyers should confirm the applicable finished-product certificate scope and local program requirements before ordering.
Yes. Printing can include logos, sorting instructions, QR codes, barcodes and program messages, subject to artwork approval and applicable certification-mark requirements.
Existing stock samples may be available for material, thickness and performance evaluation. For custom projects, fitting or printed sample arrangements can be reviewed according to the specification and available production options.
Typical custom-production MOQ starts from approximately 500 kg per specification. The corresponding number of bags or rolls depends on bag dimensions, thickness and packing configuration.
Request a 20L Compostable Bin Liner Quote
Need 20L compostable bin liners for a distributor, commercial food-waste program, council, contractor or private-label project?
Please send us your bin dimensions or required bag size, thickness, estimated quantity, bags per roll, printing and packaging requirements, certification needs and delivery location.
We will review the specification before preparing a quotation so that product and logistics calculations are based on the actual project requirements.
B2B supply only. Retail and individual consumer orders are not supported.
