Refuse Sacks Ireland: Sizes, Hi-Grade vs Standard & Wholesale Buying Guide
Refuse sacks are one of the most frequent reorders for Irish restaurants, takeaways, hotels, offices and facilities teams. Getting the size, grade and case pack wrong means tears in the wheelie bin, wasted stock, or paying for strength you never use.
This guide explains how to buy refuse sacks in Ireland for commercial use — which sizes fit Irish bins, when hi-grade beats standard, when clear or Greensack bags make sense, and how PrintNPack's refuse sacks Ireland wholesale range works with tiered case pricing and nationwide delivery from Ashbourne.
Why Irish businesses buy refuse sacks by the case
Unlike custom printed packaging, refuse sacks are plain wholesale stock. There is no artwork proof or print minimum — you order cases of black, clear or green bags and restock when usage climbs. That suits catering kitchens in Dublin, hotels in Cork, cafés in Galway, and facilities managers who need reliable bin bags without waiting on a print run.
PrintNPack stocks black hi-grade sacks, clear refuse bags, Greensack recyclable options, SuperSack heavy polythene, compactor bags, swing bin liners and office bin liners. Orders ship across Ireland; local buyers can also collect from Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
Refuse sack sizes Ireland — which one fits your bins
Match the sack to the bin, not the brand label on the box. Oversized bags waste polythene; undersized bags split when you lift them.
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 26 × 44" | Standard wheelie bin and commercial waste — the most popular Irish size |
| 26 × 42" | Special black or clear economy sacks for lighter general waste |
| 29 × 46" | Large heavy-duty black sacks for bulky or wet commercial waste |
| 38 × 42–43" | Compactor sacks for industrial compactors and high-volume sites |
| 18 × 29 × 37" | Medium Greensack sacks for catering and hospitality bins |
| 13 × 25 × 20" | Office desk and under-desk bin liners |
| 30" swing | Pedal bin and swing-top kitchen liners — 500 per case |
For most Irish food businesses, 26 × 44" is the workhorse — typically packed as 8 × 25 rolls (200 sacks per case). Step up to 29 × 46" for heavy or wet waste, and keep a case of 30" swing liners for kitchen pedal bins.
Hi-grade vs standard vs SuperSack
Grade is about film strength, not colour. Choosing the wrong grade is the most common buying mistake we see from new hospitality accounts.
- Standard black 26 × 44" — cost-effective for lighter general waste and quieter service periods.
- Hi-grade black or clear 26 × 44" — thicker polythene for sharper kitchen waste, bottle glass risk and busier commercial bins.
- SuperSack — heavier-duty 26 × 44" option when bags must survive long carries or denser loads.
- Large heavy-weight 29 × 46" — for bulky commercial waste that overflows a standard wheelie liner.
- Compactor sacks (38 × 42–43") — sized for industrial compactors, not standard office bins.
If bags are tearing before the bin is full, move up a grade before you increase order volume — you will usually use fewer sacks per week.
Black, clear and Greensack — when each colour helps
Black sacks are the default for general refuse — they hide contents and suit front-of-house and back-of-house bins alike. Clear sacks help security and waste segregation where staff or contractors need to see what is inside before collection. Greensack options (including green and clear Greensack lines) are popular with sites that want a recyclable-facing refuse bag for selected waste streams.
Many Irish operators keep black hi-grade for kitchen waste and a clear or Greensack case for recycling or audit-sensitive areas. Browse the full mix on the refuse sacks Ireland hub.
Case packs, MOQ and how pricing works
Refuse sacks are sold by the case with tiered volume pricing — the more cases you take, the lower the price per case. There is no custom-print MOQ because these are plain stock lines. Typical packs:
- Most 26 × 44" sacks: 8 rolls × 25 (200 sacks per case)
- Many clear or compactor lines: 4 × 25 rolls
- Swing bin liners: 500 per case
- Office bin liners: often 10 × 50
Online case prices start from around €18 per case on economy lines, with hi-grade, SuperSack and large heavy-duty sizes higher depending on film and pack. Always check the live tier table on each product page — we do not quote one-off unit prices here because case tiering is how wholesale buyers save money.
Delivery across Ireland from Ashbourne
PrintNPack is based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath — convenient for Dublin and Meath collections, with nationwide dispatch for Cork, Galway, Limerick and every other county. Plain refuse sack orders move quickly because they are stock packaging, not made-to-print jobs.
Pair bin bags with other wholesale catering lines — plain packaging, disposable gloves, and hot cups — so one delivery covers kitchen and facilities stock.
How to order refuse sacks in Ireland
- Measure your bins and pick the size from the guide above
- Choose standard, hi-grade, SuperSack or compactor film strength
- Decide black, clear or Greensack for each waste stream
- Order by the case on the refuse sacks hub — watch the volume tiers
- Take nationwide delivery or collect from Ashbourne, Co. Meath
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Black hi-grade, clear, Greensack and compactor bin bags with tiered case pricing — delivered across Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy refuse sacks wholesale in Ireland?
PrintNPack supplies wholesale refuse sacks and bin bags across Ireland — black hi-grade, clear, Greensack, compactor bags and swing bin liners — with tiered case pricing and delivery from Ashbourne to Dublin, Cork, Galway and nationwide.
What size refuse sack is most common for Irish businesses?
The 26 × 44 inch sack (typically 8 × 25 rolls, 200 per case) is the most popular commercial size for wheelie bins. Use 29 × 46 for heavy waste, 38 × 42–43 for compactors, and 30" swing liners for kitchen pedal bins.
What is the difference between hi-grade and standard refuse sacks?
Hi-grade sacks use thicker polythene for heavier commercial waste. Standard sacks suit lighter general waste at a lower case price. SuperSack and heavy-weight 29 × 46 lines cover denser loads.
Do you deliver refuse sacks to Dublin and Cork?
Yes. We deliver refuse sacks and bin bags to Dublin, Cork, Galway and all Irish counties, with collection available from Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
How many refuse sacks are in a case?
Most 26 × 44 lines are 8 × 25 (200 sacks). Compactor bags often use 4 × 25. Swing bin liners are 500 per case. Check each product page for the exact pack.
