Simply Bio 13 Gallon Compostable Trash Bags are drawstring kitchen bags made from plant-based PLA and PBAT. Each bag is 1 mil thick and measures 23.7 inches wide by 29.4 inches high, and they come in a roll of 30.
They collect food scraps and everyday waste at home, in an office, or in a commercial kitchen, then break down into CO₂, water, and humus. Households and growers who compost, or who use a municipal organics program, are the natural fit for these compostable liners. Confirm that your composting program accepts certified compostable bags before you start using them.
Specifications
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Capacity: 13 gallons (49.2 liters)
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Dimensions: 23.7 inches wide x 29.4 inches high
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Thickness: 1 mil
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Count: 30 bags per roll
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Closure: Drawstring
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Material: Plant-based PLA and PBAT
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Breakdown Products: CO₂, water, and humus
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Certifications: BPI, OK Compost HOME and OK Compost INDUSTRIAL (TÜV Austria), Seedling (DIN CERTCO)
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Standards: ASTM D6400 and EN 13432
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Intended Waste: Food scraps, kitchen, household, office, and commercial waste
Drawstring Kitchen Bags for Households That Compost Food Scraps or Use an Organics Bin
These bags make sense if the waste leaving your kitchen is headed for a compost pile, a tumbler, or a green waste cart, and you want the liner to go with it. A standard plastic bag has to be emptied and thrown out separately, which is the messy step most people skip.
A certified compostable bag lets you tie off a load of peels, coffee grounds, and trimmings and move the whole thing in one trip. The drawstring is the practical difference from flat top compostable liners, since it gives you something to grip when lifting a wet, heavy load out of the can.
Because these carry the OK Compost HOME certification as well as industrial certifications, they are an option for backyard systems that produce your own garden compost, not only for commercial facilities. Treat them differently from plastic, though. A 1 mil compostable film does not stretch the way polyethylene does, so do not force it over an oversized rim, overfill it, or load it with sharp items like skewers and broken shells.
What to Expect from the Simply Bio 13 Gallon Compostable Trash Bags in Real Use
Verified purchasers are mostly positive on strength. Several describe the material as thick and sturdy, report no leaks, and say the bags hold without ripping even when heavy with organic waste. Repeat buyers mention that the bags dispense easily and help with odor control. The drawstring gets specific praise from a reviewer who has used other large compostable bags and found the ties make removing and closing a full bag much easier.
There are real cautions as well. Sharp or pointed items will puncture the film, and overfilling can tear it. A minority of buyers received bags they found too thin, with tearing even when doubled. Another reported that a later box ran tight on their can, and that stretching the bag split the seams and pulled the drawstring apart. That same reviewer noted the bags separate from the roll at a side perforation.
The takeaway is to handle these more gently than conventional plastic trash liners. Check the fit on your can before loading, keep the weight moderate, and take them out before wet scraps have sat for long.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put Simply Bio compostable bags in a backyard compost pile?
Yes. These bags carry the OK Compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria, which covers composting at home, in addition to industrial compostability certifications from BPI, TÜV Austria, and DIN CERTCO. They are made from plant-based PLA and PBAT and break down into CO₂, water, and humus. An active pile that is kept moist and turned regularly gives you the fastest breakdown.
Will 13 gallon compostable bags fit a standard kitchen trash can?
These bags are sized for 13 gallon tall kitchen cans and measure 23.7 inches wide by 29.4 inches high. Measure the rim of your can before you buy. If the opening is wider than the bag can cover comfortably, do not stretch it over the rim, since compostable film can split along the seams when stretched. The bag should slide over the rim with a little slack.
Do compostable trash bags tear more easily than plastic bags?
They can. Compostable film made from PLA and PBAT has less stretch than polyethylene, so it is more likely to tear if you overfill the bag, stretch it over a tight rim, or put sharp objects inside. These bags are 1 mil thick to resist punctures and leaks in normal kitchen use. Keep loads moderate, wrap or separate anything pointed, and lift the bag by the drawstring to spread the weight.
