White contractor bag source….

[Tod osier]

So..... I’ve spent way more time than I should have looking for something I thought would be easy to find. I’m looking for white contractor bags – white, thick (3 mil),opaque, and very large trash bag (2.5’ x 3.5-4’ or about 40 gallons) for meat care. I've always carried black contractor bags, but white would be better.

Meat doesn’t spend a whole lot of time in plastic, but they are nice to have as pack liners or to hydro-chill fresh meat in a stream. There is just no case where a white bag wouldn’t be equivalent or better than a black one. Especially for solar gain when hydro-chilling (the black bags get warm to the touch if it is sunny). I have found white trash compactor bags that are about the right thickness (but they are smaller) and I’ve found trash bags that are the right size (but thinner: 1.5 mil vs 3) and they seem more translucent than white (milky like visqueen).

This is not a big deal and black bags are fine, but it seems like white should be out there. If anyone knows a source, I'd like to buy a box. I searched online - trust me, but have not found them.

 

[5MilesBack]

I use 3 mil white "trash compactor" bags. They work great for me.

I've never seen contractor bags that weren't black.

 

[Tod osier]

I use 3 mil white "trash compactor" bags. They work great for me.

I've never seen contractor bags that weren't black.

Great! Do they come in a size large enough to fit a bone in elk quarter (with lower leg removed)? I just don't know anything about trash compactors.

 

[EsteemGrinders]

Great! Do they come in a size large enough to fit a bone in elk quarter (with lower leg removed)? I just don't know anything about trash compactors.

Yes and it would fiit better then a Contracter bag. I have the HomeDepot house brand. There a very heavy mill bag.

 

[5MilesBack]

Great! Do they come in a size large enough to fit a bone in elk quarter (with lower leg removed)? I just don't know anything about trash compactors.

I normally debone everything, but this large rear ham from my daughter's bull fit in one this last season.

 

[Tod osier]

Yes and it would fiit better then a Contracter bag. I have the HomeDepot house brand. There a very heavy mill bag.

Perfect, Thanks. I'll get some next time I'm there. Appreciate it!

 

[Tod osier]

I normally debone everything, but this large rear ham from my daughter's bull fit in one this last season.

Great and a photo to boot! love it. I really appreciate it. T

 

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Uline.com. They've gotta hellavu selection!

 

[Tod osier]

Uline.com. They've gotta hellavu selection!

I have bought stuff from them before and that was my first thought, but I couldn't find anything. I found a number of large 1.5 mil white bags that appear more translucent than opaque.

 

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Clear in color but at 6mils thick and 40-45 gallon, I think this would fit the bill

 

[duchntr]

I also use white trash compactor bags. Home Depot and lowes sells them.

 

[larryschwartz]

Do a Google search for trash compactor bags large white and you will get several hits for 18 gallon bags. that should be large enough for anything you want to do.