Reli. ProGrade Contractor Trash Bags 55 Gallon | 20 Bags w/Ties | Heavy Duty | 2 Mil | Black | Construction

TL;DR - These are big but they are NOT contractor grade, not by a shot. They are closer to heavy duty kitchen garbage bags. Just for background, Ive been buying Ultrasac 42-Gallon Contractor Bags with flaps in a 50-bag box, for years. Yes, they are pricey, usually between $32 and $35. I use them almost exclusively for yard waste, which may seem like overkill but I really appreciate a bag that wont slit/tear/rip because a little twig ran down the side. Also, it takes me several years to use up an entire box. Fast-forward to the post-pandemic world, Im out of bags, low on funds, theres a pile of leaves, twigs and other waste in the yard, and I see the reviews are good for these Reli ProGrade Contractor Trash Bags. So, I try them and . . . all yall who gave all those good reviews, are we talking about the same bags? Some in my box arrived already ripped and they were no match for the small twigs in my yard (I break them down, its not like Im shoving whole branches into the bag). I ended up having to double them to get the job done and I still had rips and tears big enough for leaves to fall through. I am beyond livid about this. First world problem, yeah, but one of the benefits of living in the first world is I dont have to put up with this. I wont be buying these again, Im back to Ultrasac.

Cleaned out 30 years worth of stuff from cellar.

These bags are thin..... I thought since the reviews were good they were going to be the old classic thick contractor types theyre not they come in a roll theyre not the good thick type I will have to double them.

I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN

The size is large and definitely works for most large sized items. I’ve have however used smaller sized bags made in the USA about 44 gallons with much greater strength. Just watch what what you are buying!

Serves my need

Eager tight

These work ok for soft items but anything with a square edge or metal tears right through the bag. They are just bigger not much better than a regular trash bag.

Nothing comes thru...they are great bags

Nothing special but strong