Can you put a plastic bag in it to collect the paper and make it easier for disposal?
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Yes, you can even use the common grocery bag. It doesn't look the prettiest, because the handles will peek out from the sides, but it's still functional. The bin itself can take a bag about twice as big as your standard grocery bag, but I didn't care to buy a whole box of bags since it takes me about a month just to fill the grocery bags.
1777657
I don't think there is any reason you couldn't use a plastic bag. In addition, this has been a very good home shredder. I am very happy with it. Go for it!
2096391
I have a model with a reusable bag. You just unzip and dump into9 a plastic trash/leaf bag. There are reusable bags but the cost would be prohibitive, IMO.CORRECTION: I meant disposable bags.
746035
Doubtful, as the paper bags do not fit tight enough on the edges and it would just blow off. The frame just does not work with paper bags and I do not believe in using plastic bags for the environment.
1424251
No, paper grocery bags are too big to fit in the container.They have plastic bags that fit, but obviously they are not environmentally friendly. We simply use the same plastic bag over and over again, so the plastic stays out of the land fill.
1213225
There is a reusable cloth bag however the paper filter bag is intended to be used inside the cloth filter bag. You can't eliminate the paper bag by only using the cloth one. The paper bag may be dumped out and reused though.
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It comes with plastic waste bags. But I don't use them. I let the micro pieces of paper fall into the column and just empty it into the waste paper basket. It is not easy to position the plastic bags inside the micro shredder.
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Not really. The paper bags tend to "spit" a little when you take them out just from the bag shifting and air coming out. If the stuff you're vacuuming up is that bad, you should be wearing a respirator as well regardless. Also, they do sell a different kind of bag for use when vacuuming toxic materials...it's basically the same brown paper bag but within a black plastic bag as well that then has a sealable mouth for proper disposal. I haven't used it before but I suspect you'll still have the same problem when removing/swapping it out. Best bet, get the plastic bag and wear a respirator as well. Good luck.
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Yes, I just take a piece of a paper towel and run it over the canister after dumping the contents. No problem.
135600
Bags are NOT made of paper. I believe the plastic is quite durable - not really thin. Maybe like a good thick zip lock bag. If something pointed is put in the bag, it may rip but that would be true of even a very thick plastic.
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Short answer: No, I don't use a bag while machine is in operation. Explanation: When I first started using this machine I tried using bags and it just didn't work. The container for the shredded paper isn't designed for it. Luckily it isn't a problem. You just pull it out and dump the shredded paper into any standard paper shredder bag. I just buy whatever they have at Office Depot. You will have some shredded paper fall out on the floor, just vacuum or whisk broom it up. Not a big mess.
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No, you can use any garbage bag. I have actually been using grocery store plastic bags in the smaller section. They work well because you can tuck them under the removable container. I use the bigger section without a bag for recycables because I always have more recycling than garbage.
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we stopped trying to use liners to put inside; they fit awkwardly if you you go up or down a size, and the larger sized bags would never quite fill up. Instead we used this for broken down boxes, and recycled papers that were not shredded which did not require a bag. We use our larger recycle bin for plastics and cans. I'm sure that's not the answer you're looking for, but once it was purchased we wanted to make the best use for it as possible.
222005
It could be lined with a plastic bag but I don't bc I generally use it for paper type or non messy trash.
379704
Yes, I actually use a 50/50 mix of paper that I shredded with my electric shredder and tree trimmings that I ran through my chipper. Just mix it in a large trashcan with lots of water and let it sit for at least a week.
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If you are thinking about a plastic bag, I would say no. A plastic bin, probably. We use them on black textured envelopes, and they don't come off them without pulling a little of the envelope off as well. Hope this helps.
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No, I use a small piece of newspaper or paper towel. This all goes into the compost bin.
214282
No you cant attach a bag. I just dump into a brown paper bag. I clean with a garden house if necessary.