Industrial garbage bags built for facility-scale waste management — five standard sizes from 22×24 small-can liners up to 42×48 industrial bins, in two colours (black for general waste, clear for recycling and inspection environments) across five thickness tiers from Regular to 3 Mil. Not every size comes in every thickness — see the availability matrix below for the actual stock combinations.
Why Match Bag to Waste Stream
Most facilities buy one bag size and one thickness for the entire building, which means they're either tearing through bags in heavy-load locations or wasting money on heavy-duty bags in office trash bins. The CLW range exists so you can match the bag to the location: Regular for small office bins and washroom liners, Strong for kitchen and general facility waste, Extra Stronger for back-of-house and food-service waste streams, and 2 Mil and 3 Mil for heavy industrial waste, construction debris, and compactor bags where cheap liners would rupture.
Size × Thickness Availability
Not every combination is in stock. The matrix below shows what's actually available — use it to spec your facility order before requesting a quote.
| Size · Colour | Regular | Strong | Extra Stronger | 2 Mil | 3 Mil |
|---|
| 22×24 | ⚫ Black | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| ⚪ Clear | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| 26×36 | ⚫ Black | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| ⚪ Clear | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 30×38 | ⚫ Black | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| ⚪ Clear | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 35×50 | ⚫ Black | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⚪ Clear | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| 42×48 | ⚫ Black | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ⚪ Clear | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
✓ = In stock · — = Not stocked. To request a combination not shown, or for custom sizes, email Sales@clwdistributor.com.
The Pattern in the Matrix
The availability follows the actual physics of waste handling. Regular thickness is only stocked in 22×24 — the small can liner where lightweight material is fine. 2 Mil is black-only, and only in the two largest sizes (35×50, 42×48) — that's the spec for industrial-bin liners that need heavy material but where transparent waste isn't a requirement. 3 Mil exists in 30×38 and up, in both colours from 30×38 onward — it's the heavy spec for compactor liners and the heaviest waste streams. Strong and Extra Stronger are the workhorse tiers, available in nearly every size and both colours from 26×36 up.
Black vs Clear — More Than Aesthetics
Black is the default for general waste and back-of-house environments — contents are hidden, which matters in customer-facing locations and reduces visual clutter. Clear bags exist for specific operational needs: recycling streams (where contamination needs to be visually inspected), food facilities running waste-stream audits, and high-security environments where transparent waste is a compliance requirement. Many facilities use both — black in offices and customer areas, clear in production zones and recycling stations. Note that clear isn't offered in 22×24 Regular (small-can liners are typically opaque) or in 2 Mil at any size (industrial-grade liners are black-only by design).
How to Choose Your Size
The size matrix matches standard receptacle dimensions. 22×24 fits small under-desk and washroom cans. 26×36 is the standard kitchen and office bin size. 30×38 covers medium back-of-house cans and food-service bins. 35×50 fits large industrial bins and outdoor receptacles. 42×48 is the heavy industrial size for construction, manufacturing, and outdoor waste compactors. Most facilities use 2–3 sizes; we'll quote the right mix based on your bin inventory.
Mix-and-Match Case Ordering
You don't have to commit to single-size pallets. Mix sizes, thicknesses, and colours across one shipment to match your actual usage — heavy 42×48 black 3 Mil for the loading dock, regular 26×36 black for offices, clear 30×38 Strong for the recycling station — all on one wholesale order. Email Sales@clwdistributor.com with your bin inventory and we'll spec the matching bag mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sizes come in which thicknesses?
See the size × thickness availability matrix on the product page. Quick summary: <strong>Regular</strong> is only available in 22×24. <strong>Strong and Extra Stronger</strong> cover most size + colour combinations from 26×36 up. <strong>2 Mil</strong> is black-only, in the two largest sizes (35×50, 42×48). <strong>3 Mil</strong> is available in 30×38 and up, in both colours from 30×38 onward.
How do I choose the right thickness?
Match it to the waste weight and content. <strong>Regular</strong> for paper waste and small office trash (22×24 only). <strong>Strong</strong> for kitchen waste and general facility use. <strong>Extra Stronger</strong> for food-service waste streams and back-of-house. <strong>2 Mil and 3 Mil</strong> for heavy industrial waste, sharp-edged contents, construction debris, and compactor liners. Most facilities run 2–3 thicknesses across different locations.
When should I use clear instead of black?
Three cases. (1) Recycling streams where contamination needs visual inspection. (2) Food facilities running waste-stream audits or HACCP compliance programs requiring visible waste. (3) Security-sensitive environments where transparent waste is a compliance requirement. For general waste in customer-facing or back-of-house areas, black is standard. Note: clear isn't offered in 22×24 Regular or in 2 Mil at any size.
Can I order multiple sizes, thicknesses, and colours on one shipment?
Yes — mix-and-match wholesale ordering across the full garbage bag line. Email Sales@clwdistributor.com with your bin inventory (sizes, locations, waste streams) and we'll spec the matching bag mix and quote a wholesale shipment.
Are these suitable for food-facility waste?
Yes — both colours are appropriate for food-facility waste streams. Many food facilities specifically use clear bags for production-zone waste so contamination or foreign material is visible during waste-stream audits. For heavy food-production waste, the larger sizes in Extra Stronger or 3 Mil are the typical spec.
What's the case quantity?
Case quantities vary by size — smaller bags pack more bags per case, larger bags fewer. Email Sales@clwdistributor.com with your size and thickness selections for current per-size case counts and pricing.
Can I get a size or thickness combination that isn't in the matrix?
Sometimes — special-order combinations and custom sizes are available subject to minimum order quantities. Email Sales@clwdistributor.com with the specific size, thickness, and colour you need plus your estimated annual volume, and we'll quote feasibility.
