$5.49 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Compostable small garbage bags—This package contains 20 Hefty small, green, unscented, 2.6 gallon compostable plastic garbage bags
- Ideal for kitchen scraps—These trash can liners are perfect for countertop or under-counter collection of food scraps like produce peels, coffee grounds and eggshells
- Compostable—These garbage bags are BPI-certified & specifically designed for curbside waste collection programs (NOTE: NOT suitable for backyard composting)
- Green up your cleanup—Put a greener slant on kitchen garbage collection with these compostable plastic trash bags
- 100 percent satisfaction guarantee—We want you to be happy with your purchase! If you have any issues with our garbage bags, contact us via the hotline number on the back of the package so we can help
Description
Put a greener slant on kitchen garbage collection with Hefty Compostables Small Kitchen Scrap Bags. Made for counter top or under-counter cans, these trash can liners are specially sized to collect food scraps like coffee grounds, eggshells and produce peels. Each plastic trash bag is compostable to help you reduce your household's impact on the environment when used as part of a curbside municipal food and yard waste collection program. These Hefty garbage bags are certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), so you can trust that they decompose safely and completely when they reach their destination. This helps our planet breathe a little easier and reduces landfill burdens from household waste. Be sure to use these compostable garbage bags within 9 months of purchase to ensure best performance. And, don’t forget; all Hefty trash bags are backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Scent: Unscented
Dimensions (Overall): 16 Inches (L), 17 Inches (W), .6 mil thick
Features: Sized to Fit Specific Trash Cans
Capacity (Volume): 2.6 Gallon
Package Quantity: 20
Seal Type: Open Top (No Closure)
Material: LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)
TCIN: 75668337
UPC: 013700854712
Item Number (DPCI): 253-02-0187
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 7 inches length x 2.8 inches width x 2.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.38 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: APO/FPO, Northern Mariana Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Virgin Islands, U.S.
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Q: Why can't these Hefty Compostable bags be thrown in a home compactor?
submitted by JayEllen - 3 years ago
A: Hi JayEllen, The bags can be disposed of in a garbage compactor.
submitted byHefty Consumer Relations - 3 years agoBrand expert
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 158 reviews
quality: 3.49 out of 5
value: 3.48 out of 5
durability: 3.74 out of 5
57% would recommend
38 recommendations
Nope for me
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Judy - 9 days ago, Verified purchaser
Broke easily. It’s not been one week, yet the bag was already shattered. All the pieces fell out of the bag.
Great for the composte bin
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Mr Lemongrass - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Perfect for food scraps now that the local shrubbery bin can take food waste. I might have collective food waste like banana peals or trimmings in a Tupperware to put in the freezer so it doesn’t smell and then dump the frozen stuff into the green bag the morning of or the night before garbage day to put into the curb bin for collection. Or if I don’t have much waste that week I just put stuff in the bag, tie a light single knot above it and leave it in the freezer. They’re bpi certified/rated, as required by the local waste collection company. Had a couple of them shipped to me with other target stuff. Pretty sturdy. I just put a couple of knots in it before throwing it out to the bin and it hasn’t made the bin stink yet.
Scissors required to make it usable
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
JP Mom - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
The bag is sealed at both ends, requiring scissors to cut it in the middle to make it usable. We’ll go back to my other compost bag brand after this package is used up.
1 reply from Hefty Consumer Relations team - 3 months ago
Hi JP Mom, We appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear your purchase did not work out for you. Please contact our Consumer Response Team at 1-800-433-2244 so we can make things right for you.
Not Worth the Money
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Samtt - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
These bags have no visible perforations after I tore off the first bag. After the first bag its just one endless roll of bags. I suppose I could just cut off the appropriate length bag and tie a knot in the bottom to kinda seal it. But for $549 for a box 20 bags this is unacceptable. I won’t be buying them again.
1 reply from Hefty Consumer Relations team - 3 months ago
Hi Samtt, We appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear your purchase did not work out for you. Please contact our Consumer Response Team at 1-800-433-2244 so we can make things right for you.
Where did the perforations go??
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CB - 1 year ago
In the past I would have given this product 5 stars. I have used these for at least 3 years and love them for ease of use, sturdiness, and composting. However, the last box I purchased appears to be a never-ending roll with no visible perforations to separate the bags at all. I kept rolling and rolling and finally found two faint lines running across and discovered that it was perforated between those two lines.... only because I pulled on it. These lines appear every 35 inches or so. In order to have a scrap sized bag, I have to cut them with scissors between the perforations. This is an unreasonable amount of work for a compost bag. Please go back to the standard (and visible) perforations every 16/17 inches! I can't really recommend this "updated" product.
You'll likely need scissors to open these bags because they are sewn shut
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Wombat9 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
It is nearly impossible to consistently and easily open one of these bags.
1 reply from Hefty Consumer Relations team - 1 year ago
Hi Wombat9, We truly appreciate your feedback and we are sorry to hear you did not have a good experience. The issue you had should not be happening at all so please do reach out to us at 1-800-433-2244 so we can make things right.
Sturdy
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lisa - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Sturdier than other compostable trash bags I’ve used
It's a no.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
danirants - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Let me start off by saying that I never leave reviews (really). It’s just not my jam. But the frustration these bags have caused me have left me no choice. These bags are horrible. They are sealed so tightly & so hard to open, because there is no rhyme or reason to the side that it opens. You think it would align with the direction of the text on the bags- nope! You think it would align with the seams of the bags- nope! There is no reason that it should take me even more than 2 seconds to open one of the bags up. Instead, it takes 2 minutes. Yes, you read that correctly. MINUTES. Who has time to spend on such insignificant tasks? No one. These suck. Point blank. Spend your money on another product, because this is not it.
1 reply from Hefty Consumer Relations team - 1 year ago
Hi danirants, We understand your disappointment and we are sorry to hear your purchase did not meet our normal quality. We would like the chance to speak with you so we can make it right. Please give us a call at 1-800-433-2244.
Good size and durable
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
KrisLC - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Just the right size for my small compost container (simple human brand) and doesn’t fall apart
Great quality
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jennie - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is my favorite brand of compostable bags. Other ones start leaking after 1 day of use, but this doesn’t after 3 days. You usually need to replace the bags after 2-3 days and this holds up to that.
Disliked
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
rts - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I did not like these bags. First, they are extremely hard to open. I shouldn’t have to spend 5-10 minutes opening a bag. Second, they are only compostable in an industrial facility, which I didn’t know before purchasing. I wasn’t sure if they were acceptable for my local county compost program given this. I purchased two boxes and returned one. I got these based on good reviews, which I now question after using them.
1 reply from Hefty Consumer Relations team - 2 years ago
Hi rts, We appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear your purchase did not work out for you. Please contact our Consumer Response Team at 1-800-433-2244 so we can make things right for you.
this product
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
My Purchase - 2 years ago
the purchase of this product was clearly done with the utmost efficiency,and professionly.The result being the pickup,which was done well and quick by the staff at the target where it was purchased.Kudos to all at this target store!!!!
Great quality!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Dylan - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
These compost bags hold up well! In my experience they’ve not had leaks even after nearly a week of use. These are compost bags and they will start to decompose after awhile especially with liquid, so in general you need to take them out often. Overall, I prefer these over others!
Plastic
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Minneapolis Mama - 2 years ago
Made of plastic not bio
Compostable bags for crazy and idioitic recycling systems
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Joe - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
For some reason, the powers to be do not believe that we want 13 gallon trash bags, but thankfully someone made these. They work great with small wastebaskets, but not with the really weird pails we got for our local recycling program. I don't use the weird pail, and definitely prefer a cheap wastebasket, and these bags work great These are good for maybe 3-4 days and can leak easily, but then again, they are designed for compostability. They get the job done well once you get used to them
Sturdy compost bags
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Amy S - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
These are tougher than other brands I’ve tried. I keep mine in the freezer until organics trash pickup day, and they hold up great.
Absolute trash of a bag
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
stren - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
These are horrible! They tear in multiple spots while still in the bin, and even when I double bag it they seem to perspire through the bag so my compost bin has a nasty puddle I have to clean out every time I change the liner. Hefty is not living up to its name here
1 reply from Hefty Consumer Relations team - 2 years ago
Hi stren, We understand your disappointment and we are sorry to hear your purchase did not meet our normal quality. We would like the chance to speak with you so we can make it right. Please give us a call at 1-800-433-2244.
Compost bags
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Ayushi - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Great product with suitable price point
Hefty Compostable bags
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
TiffLoann - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I finally found compost bags that fit my counter top trash can perfectly. I like the thickness of the bags.
The leak
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Indra - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It's too bad they leak. I've had to use two bags at the same time, and I still need to wash my trash can every time I change bags. I expect to be buying lots of compostable bags in the future, as my apartment complex is requiring it now. I'll have to find another brand.
1 reply from Hefty Consumer Relations team - 2 years ago
Hi Indra, We truly appreciate your feedback and we are sorry to hear you did not have a good experience. The issue you had should not be happening at all so please do reach out to us at 1-800-433-2244 so we can make things right.