Regular disposal of waste from homes, offices, factories, etc., is essential to ensure cleanliness. However, trash bags slipping into the container can cause considerable inconvenience, leading to spillage inside the trash container and making it a breeding point for mosquitoes. Therefore, it is important to prevent garbage bags from slipping into the trash can to ensure healthy waste disposal. This article lists some effective ways to prevent trash bags from slipping:

Select a trash bag of the right size
Selecting a trash bag of the right size is essential to prevent one’s trash bag from slipping. The right trash bag should be selected based on the shape of one’s garbage can and the approximate quantity of garbage produced. For square or rectangular garbage cans, one should measure the perimeter of the trash can and halve it. The resulting figure is the adequate width of the trash bag required. For circular trash cans, the diameter of the can should be measured and multiplied by pi (3.14), which should be divided by 2. This number is the ideal width of the trash bag.

Fasten the bag with command hooks
Fastening trash bags with command hooks is a simple yet effective way to prevent them from slipping. Command hooks are heavyweight utility hooks that allow one to hang bulky items. Hence, their robust build helps keep trash bags in place even if the trash can is moved about.

Tie a knot
Tying a knot to prevent the garbage bag from slipping is a tried-and-tested method. One way is to tie a knot on the mouth of the garbage bag. One may even tie a double knot or cross knot to ensure protection. Another common technique in office buildings involves tying the garbage bag to one end. This method essentially involves tying one of the corners of the trash bag in a small knot. Then, one should place the bag inside the can and stretch the bag over the can’s rim. This technique is highly effective in preventing the garbage bag from slipping.

Use extra-large rubber bands
An extra-large rubber band may also come in handy to fasten a garbage bag’s ends. The process merely requires one to slip a rubber band on the overhang of the trash container’s rim to prevent it from slipping.

Secure the bag to the can using binder clips
Binder clips are more than just effective office supplies. They double up as excellent tools to prevent slippage of garbage bags. These clips should be fastened to the bag on either side once the bag is placed inside the container. If the trash can needs to be closed, the metal bars of the binder clips may be folded to make way for the lid.

Place adhesive glue dots around the can’s rim
Adhesive glue dots are easily removable and may be stuck around the rim of the trash can to ensure that trash bags are fastened to the can securely. These dots may also be placed on the top two inches of the trash bag.