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CyclomerTrading Ltd · London

Refuse Sacks & Bin Liners

LDPE, MDPE, HDPE and co-extruded refuse sacks and bin liners in all standard UK sizes and duty ratings, with 30%+ recycled content as standard — boxed or on the roll, printed or plain.

18×29×39" stdLight → compactor duty30%+ recycled
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Türkiye's film-blowing base produces refuse sacks for the whole of Europe. We supply UK janitorial distributors, facilities-management groups and councils with sacks made to CHSA-aligned duty ratings: stated size, gauge and load capacity that the sack actually meets. Standard recycled content is 30%+ — relevant for any customer importing packaging within scope of the Plastic Packaging Tax — and every consignment carries a batch declaration. Black, coloured, clear and printed options, boxed for resale or bulk-packed.

Technical specification

MaterialsLDPE · MDPE · HDPE · COEX
Standard size18 × 29 × 39in
Other sizesSwing, pedal, wheelie — full matrix
Gauge range80–400 (20–100 µm eq.)
Heavy-duty weight140–160g/sack
Duty ratingsLight 10–15 kg → Compactor 20 kg+
ColoursBlack · clear · coloured · tinted
PrintUp to 2 colours flexo
Recycled content30%+ standard, to 100%

Compliance & documentation

Waste / product classification
Finished packaging article, HS 3923.21 (PE sacks and bags). In scope of the UK Plastic Packaging Tax for the importer: our 30%+ recycled-content standard, evidenced by batch declaration, meets the exemption threshold.
Certification chain
Recycled input from GRS or RecyClass-certified sources; duty ratings verified by drop and load testing per production run, in line with CHSA scheme expectations.
Documentation supplied
  • Batch declaration — recycled content % and pre-/post-consumer split
  • Product spec: size, gauge, duty rating, count per box/roll
  • Load capacity test summary per grade
  • Origin declaration under the UK–Türkiye FTA (0% tariff)

Grades & variants

Variant comparison
Light DutyMedium DutyHeavy DutyCompactor Sacks
Capacity10–15 kg15–20 kg20+ kgCompactor rated
Typical gauge80–120120–160—300–400
Common size18×29×39 in18×29×39 in——
Recycled content30–100 %30–100 %30–100 %30–80 %
Sack weight——140–160 g—
Construction——LDPE or COEXCOEX / MDPE blend

Light Duty

10–15 kg · Boxed or rolled

Office and washroom waste: economical gauge, full counts, black or coloured.

Packaging & load

Pack format200/box or roll of 25
40' HC payload≈ 24t
↓ Material data sheet (PDF)

Medium Duty

15–20 kg · Boxed or rolled

The general-purpose commercial sack for daily mixed waste in FM and hospitality.

Packaging & load

Pack format200/box or roll of 25
40' HC payload≈ 24t
↓ Material data sheet (PDF)

Heavy Duty

20 kg+, 140–160 g · Boxed or rolled

140–160 g sacks for building sites, grounds and wet waste; tear-resistant COEX construction available.

Packaging & load

Pack format100–200/box
40' HC payload≈ 24t
↓ Material data sheet (PDF)

Compactor Sacks

Extra heavy · Boxed, flat-packed

High-gauge sacks for waste compactors and chute systems; puncture resistance is the design driver.

Packaging & load

Pack format50–100/box
40' HC payload≈ 24t
↓ Material data sheet (PDF)

Applications & end markets

Who buys our sacks:

  • Janitorial and cleaning supply distributors
  • Facilities management and contract cleaners
  • Local authorities and housing providers
  • Waste contractors (compactor sacks)
  • Retail and hospitality back-of-house

Quality & inspection

  • 01

    Duty honesty: the stated rating is tested — a 15 kg sack holds 15 kg, boxed counts are full counts.

  • 02

    Production-run sampling: gauge, seal strength and drop test per run.

  • 03

    Print approval against artwork proof before the run.

  • 04

    Cartons and rolls labelled with size, gauge, duty and count; pallets photographed at loading.

  • 05

    Batch declaration and documentation pack precede every arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Do your sacks meet CHSA-style specifications?
We manufacture to the same discipline the CHSA accreditation scheme enforces: stated dimensions, stated gauge, stated capacity, full counts. Ratings are verified by load and drop testing on each production run and the test summary is available per consignment. If you resell under your own brand into CHSA-audited channels, our spec sheets give you the numbers your auditors expect.
How does the Plastic Packaging Tax affect imported refuse sacks?
Refuse sacks are finished plastic packaging, so the UK importer is the taxable business. At £228.82 per tonne (as of mid-2026), a 24-tonne container of sub-30% sacks carries roughly £5,500 of tax; our 30%+ recycled standard removes that liability entirely. The batch declaration we supply is the evidence you retain for HMRC. Remember registration is required above 10 tonnes per year even when exempt.
Can you print our brand on the sacks?
Yes — flexo print up to two colours on sacks (up to six on carrier bags). Send vector artwork; you approve a digital proof, and for first orders a printed pre-production sample. Print plates are a one-time cost quoted with the first order and held for repeats.
What is the realistic lead time to a UK warehouse?
Production is typically two to three weeks from confirmed spec, then 12–18 days deep-sea to Felixstowe or London Gateway, or 5–8 days by road for urgent programmes. For repeat monthly volumes we run a rolling schedule so stock lands as your previous container sells through.
Black, clear or coloured — does colour change the price or spec?
Black sacks take the highest recycled content at the best price — the pigment masks recyclate colour variation. Clear sacks (used where contents must be visible) need cleaner input and price slightly higher at equal gauge. Coloured sacks for waste-stream coding sit between. Duty rating is independent of colour; we test each colour run to the same standard.

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