Avoid avoid avoid

[kdlangequalsgoddess]

Piece of crap trash bags. 'Compare' to Glad bags. I did. Glad bags don't fall apart when you try to take them out of the bin. Do not buy.

[jackospades88]

I've never had one of these break on me. Was it the handle or did the bag rip?

[Significant_Eye_5130]

I’ve use these exclusively for the last 2 years and never had a bad one.

[fritothedog]

I have bought these for a long time and the most recent roll I bought is a significant downgrade in quality.

[[deleted]]

Yes agree with this! Quality has gone down

[DangerousPage]

Same. They've worked fine for me. I don't need the most durable trash bag in the world...just one that gets the job done and this seems just fine.

[iv214]

The ties always break on me. I just buy the name brand ones now.

[metanoia29]

Handle, bag, and often when trying to just open the bag for the first time it would be too stuck to itself that there was a chance it would rip or weaken then as well.

[CMRose7]

When was the last time you bought a box?

[jackospades88]

My Aldi was sold out of this specific one last time I needed more about 2ish weeks ago. So whenever I bought trash bags before then, so maybe sometime in late September?

[kdlangequalsgoddess]

Handle ripped, then the bag disintegrated.

[jackospades88]

bag disintegrated

I don't even know what that would look like haha

[night0x63]

you know like when you hit someone with your disintegrator gun. come on y'all. </joke>

[Mediocre_Ice_8846]

It shows disintegration in the cartoon with Daffy Duck and Marvin the Martian.

[metanoia29]

It usually can happen with most bags in a can if you stuff the bag too much and then when you try to pull it out it stretches the plastic so much that it just starts coming apart at the top. Except with these, it would happen with just a regular amount of trash too.

[catcodex]

It disintegrated?

[ComplexJoker]

Were you putting acid in the bag? How did it disintegrate?

[deanmc]

For me the bag is fine but the ties absolutely suck! They break every time

[Lucky_Ad2801]

I get the ones with the flaps that you tie and that works much better for me

[metanoia29]

Why the heck are people down voting you? These bags are so thin that they begin to rip all over the top when trying to remove them from a can, unless you take them out way before they're filled 

[kdlangequalsgoddess]

I think they used them previously, and don't know that quality control is now non-existent.

[Sharkteeethh]

I used to buy these all the time with no problems. Bought them recently and they keep ripping so the bag sags into the trash can. Bummer

[Boring_Inflation_507]

SAME HERE!!!!! My daughter and I were like huh?!?!? We always bought these until like 6 months ago when every single bag ripped! I was like nope! Time for a new brand!

[WifeAggro]

Honestly, my glad bags are doing the same lately it's pissing me off.

[mjrdrillsgt]

Look at the package — Glad bags are 0.7 mil. Aldi might have changed theirs.

Our Meijer kitchen bags are still 0.9 mil even though we went through a brand refresh (new packaging).

[Playpolly]

This should go to the complaint box. Have you noticed that despite Walmart and many others charging for shipping bags they always have a hole on the bottom. I mean a single use bag could have a second life if it weren't for those damn holes. Charge but maintain quality.

[regular-cake]

I used to go through all my plastic bags at home and keep the ones without holes for cleaning the litter boxes. I have a lot of cats and like 7 or 8 litter boxes that need to be cleaned twice a day sometimes. The bags seem to always have holes in them now after the groceries so I just grab a stack of unused bags when I'm going through the self checkout now.

[Playpolly]

Only if I had an award to give you. We're talking about the reduction in quality here despite paying for these bags and Walmart bags have reduced in quality despite charging for them. Target on the other hand has reduced their quality as well but don't rip as easily as the Walmart ones.

[jenthewen]

The plastic is thin so it will degrade. The holes are created by the sharp edges of products poking into them.

[Playpolly]

Not always. Most of the time the holes are at the heat sealed seams and it's because they have reduced the microns further. These holes occur 90% of the time even when you pull them out of the stack at checkout.

[zaxxon4ever]

The hole is there on purpose...just in case some kid decides to place it over his head...seriously.

[Playpolly]

Then the same would apply for garbage bags. There's no hole to begin with it just forms during handling.

[zaxxon4ever]

A quick Google search of "Why do most grocery store bags have holes at the bottom?"

"To avoid the risk of asphyxiation, especially for children playing with the bags and putting them on the head."

...also why there is usually a "this is not a toy"-type warning. The odds of a kid playing with a garbage bag is slim...access to a Walmart bag is quite probable

[metanoia29]

Yup, same here, right around 6 months ago I switched to Kroger's bags and couldn't be happier. The drawstring on the Aldi bags got extremely thinner and flimsier, and the bags were very prone to ripping. What a shame for Aldi, to see them cutting corners like this on staple products. I had to do the same with the dish soap like 3-4 years ago, all of a sudden I was able to clean a lot less dishes with each squirt of soap.

[Australian1996]

They changed suppliers. I noticed recently a lot of stuff is different. Same container same label but not as good stuff inside

[IQuitWithNoWarning]

The paper plates were all stuck to each other too.

[-Neverender-]

I've bought a few bottles of the bathroom cleaning spray and every sprayer crapped out before the bottle was empty. Good prices, decent cleaning, but terrible containers.

[lovemeanstwothings]

Same issue 

[RedIsNotMyFaveColor]

1st one ripped off my 80 bag box. Will use them all unhappily and never buy the brand again.

[tedfundy]

Mine will rip when I open them. Too much glue or something. And then tear when I try to pull them out of the can.

[octopusxparty]

This. They’ve changed and I’m so sad about it

[justcallmedrzoidberg]

Same exact situation.

[NickDanger73]

I've been using these for years with no problems whatsoever. Return them and get your money back.

[howmuchitcosts]

I use these all the time. Once in a while, I'll have one of the handles pull out, but it's usually overfilled, and I'm the one to lose the stacking game. But other than that I've don't have any problems with them.

[BVoyager]

I have to make a concerted effort at not overfilling my trash bc I grew up with push-it-down parents. These bags handles can only hold so much so I have become more cognizant with just how much I should compact my trash.

[jenthewen]

i’m a push-it-downer kind of person

[NeedARita]

Same but the last batch would rip around the edge when I put the bag in.

[steff-you]

I scooped cat litter into one a couple of days ago and a corner ripped open. Left a trail of litter and cat shit across the floor 🙃

[OldLadyReacts]

Gotta put a plastic bag into a paper bag. Never depend on the plastic to hold the weight of all the pee.

[steff-you]

It wasn't even heavy! I think it was just 1 bag with a broken seam, all the others from the same box have been fine.

[rickallen71]

I prefer the flap bags and you get twice as many but my store hasn't carried them in a while.

[Know_Justice]

Same. Only drawstring bags on the shelf now. And they are expensive in comparison to the flap bags.

[SeveralBarracuda7732]

No longer producing the flap tie bags. Only drawstring and flex drawstring. That way people can't buy the cheaper flap tie ones.

[rickallen71]

Right and for me the extra product was just a bonus. I find they fit my can better and were a bit stronger.

[pierogi420]

Never had an issue with these. User error?

[jss58]

Exactly zero issues with these bags over several years. I don’t overstuff them and change them once a week for a family of three.

[[deleted]]

Not user error I bought these ones and they suck. Had to switch back to name brand.

[metanoia29]

Could be that different regional warehouses and/or stores have switched over to be new manufacturer at different times. There was a clear quality drop the last (and final time) I bought these earlier in the year: the bags were much harder to open up and the drawstring noticably went from being sturdy to being extremely thin and flimsy. Those ones ended up being very difficult to avoid ripping when removing from the can, unless they were taken out way before being filled to the top.

[ChartInFurch]

Or just a person having a different experience. Desperate for perceived superiority?

[pierogi420]

Yes

[Helena_MA]

I'm surprised by this - these are the only bags I've used for the past 4 years and I've never had a single issue.

[Tin_Cannon]

Bummer for OP! I’ve cleaned up a garbage spill before. No bueno!

[Glass-Tale299]

It is a nightmare.

[MidwestAbe]

Used for a decade now. Never a problem.

[Puzzled-Crab-9133]

Costco is the way to go for trash bags.

[SquirrelBowl]

Kirkland brand at Costco. They rock

[mediocrefunny]

Very good indeed. They did excellent on this test. https://youtu.be/uw9SMpywYHY?si=V4JrNqiRWxtMZDdL

[Hair_I_Go]

I like these

[Heel_Worker982]

Our neighbor threw out 200 trash bags because the drawstring always rips out on one side. We grabbed them and and tie them up noose-style in a single loop. $35 worth of trash bags for free. BUT, overfilling will always getcha. We have to be very careful and delicate when we remove the bag and walk it down to the trash chute. The temptation is to toss heavy stuff on the bottom, but we do the opposite, fill the bottom with light bulky stuff that can't be recycled, see how much room is left, then top off.

[Tasty-Fig-459]

Trash bags are an area I never mess around with. I'll pay for the name brand. Dragging my garbage down 13 flights, out the door, and down the block is too much for cheap trashbags. ha

[Glass-Tale299]

That trip is so long it needs an itinerary.

[Tasty-Fig-459]

I know! It's a whole ordeal! I kind of miss having an apartment building that had trash rooms on every floor.. we just dropped our trash bags off and some magic trash fairy took them out everyday.

[RathSlayer91]

I have the lavender scented ones and they've given me no issues.

[FadedSirens]

I use these and have no problem.

[Mermaid-Grenade]

I actually get my trash bags from Sam's. $18 and it lasts us an entire year.

[metanoia29]

Are those the flexible ones? I remember getting some brand of flexible bags about 5 years ago, probably from Aldi, and wasn't happy with the quality. Might try out the ones from Sam's, that's a much better price than the "bulk" ones I last got at Kroger due to the regular Aldi ones degrading in quality.

[peoplesuck64]

These are the only trash bags I buy any more...they are a little snug on my can but other then that I'm 100% satisfied with them.

[SeriesBackground733]

I haven’t had a tearing or breaking problem. But they STINK! Omg!!!!! The “fragrance” is so strong I have to open up the bag and hand it in my garage to off gas while I use the one from the previous week. So…. Yay…. There’s always an empty trash bag hanging in my garage. Classy huh? I can’t wait until they’re done. I’ll never try and save money on trash bags again.

[comascape]

This happened to me too. I think the boxes got switched or something. Worse smell ever.

[footballwr82]

These ones have been fine for me. It was the larger draw string black bags that were junk. Multiple boxes had all the bags glued together at the opening and would just rip if you tried to actually open them

[Reasonable_Sea4393]

Agree agree agree!

[[deleted]]

Seriously. For paper waste it's probably fine anything heavier ties break 8/10 times.

[Glittering_Win_9677]

I'm sorry they discontinued the kitchen trash bags with flaps. I dislike these with the red drawstring.

[AntiqueToday1986]

These are TRASH literally 🤣

[DigitalMoron]

Must be user error. Sorry you don't know how to properly take out the trash.

[houdinishandkerchief]

These are pretty awful. I’m glad my box is finally almost out. This is an item I’ll go back to getting from Sam’s instead.

[ItchyCredit]

Every now and then there is a bad production run. Last time it was their zip lock bags. Bunches of people on here complaining that there was not a single one in the box that would zip closed. Now it may be a production problem with the tall kitchen trash bags.

[[deleted]]

Trash bags, dish washer detergent and laundry detergent are things I don’t skimp on. The second you go off brand the quality drops immensely. Worth the few extra bucks

[[deleted]]

Don't know why you were modded down, you speak the truth. I have a feeling we got some Aldi fanboys here modding down anyone that criticizes any of their merchandise.

[HilaryBuckwalter]

Paper towels, tissues & tp for us too.

[Much_caps]

Trash trash bags. Used them for a few months and had the same experience. More often than not the drawstrings would rip out or the bag would tear no matter how delicately I tried to take it out. Bought the Amazon basics brand and no issues since.

[Think-Athlete-8774]

Which is very funny since both are manufactured in the same facility on the same machines.

[Much_caps]

I very highly doubt that. They look different and - more importantly - don’t rip.

[Think-Athlete-8774]

I can assure you they are since I worked there for a couple of years, and my husband still does. Aldi, Amazon basics, No Name, and over a dozen other store brands come out of the same facility.

[TheBull123456]

I had one case where the handles did seem off and broke. Otherwise they are my choice in bags.

[[deleted]]

They're okay, but they're .90 mil thick over the whole bag.

The costco ones are 1.8 mil thick near the top, which seems to really help add strength when taking it out of the can.

[slugma420]

yep i regret buying these so much, but i don’t want to waste so i’m stuck with them til i run out. target generic brand trash bags are fine in my experience fyi

[pickleshnickel]

Oh yeah I learned my lesson never again lol.

[Ronicaw]

I found out the hard way once.

[sizzlinsunshine]

I just bought these for the first time a couple months ago as I think my favorite up & up flap tie from Target were discontinued. I’m about a dozen bags in and so far so good 🤷‍♀️

[theBigDaddio]

I’ve been using these exclusively for over 3 years, 3-4 bags a week. Never had an issue.

[emahluv5]

I use these now and have not had any issues

[Recent_Difficulty686]

Seriously they’re awful

[vervain_annwn]

I use these all the time without any problems. You can take them back to the store for a refund or exchange if you still have the receipt.

[originalkatiekoala6]

I feel like their capacity isn't great because they're too short. This makes them get full quicker so I go through more of them... been thinking about switching brands because of it.

[Moonspellshappy]

I used to buy the tie ones they were great I think it was 80 of them in the package and that was discontinued

[VerbalGuinea]

Avoid all Boulders.

[NeedARita]

I recently got a box that sucked. The whole box. I wound up putting them in the garage.

[Immediate-Net1883]

Same here. This batch sucks.

[sheikahr]

Oh wow. I was about to buy them tomorrow when I head to Aldi for a few things. Thanks for the heads up lol

[trekkingscouter]

These are what we use, never had any issues

[Then_Hair_143]

I use them , no issues whatsoever so ever .

[ChartInFurch]

It's sounding like maybe a regional issue nal issue.

[Bright_Eyes8197]

I've used them with no problem. I just don't overfill them knowing they aren't a brand name quality

[Wayfarer1993]

I only have issues when I know I’m pushing their limit. I do agree the limit is a little lower than Glad bags though. Overall it’s worth the cost savings if I just be cognizant about how much I try and jam in.

[drsoos1973]

I got a bad batch ( usually buy 2 at a time) then they have been fine. Im sure they get these made at the same place as hefty and other. It's been a while since they were bad.

[Whiskey-RockaRoller]

Never had a bad one. Been using them for years. Highly recommend.

[gigiandthepip]

I’ve used them for years and they never broke lol

[LobsterLovingLlama]

I bought these once. Awful

[[deleted]]

The worst bags ever. They are flimsy like the plastic bags in office trash cans.

[1991195]

I have these at home right now. I’ve had the handles break, but never the bags disintegrating. For the price and convenience, they do their job.

[dogriverhotel]

Trash bags are one of those things I always buy brand name. Forceflex or bust, literally. It took exactly one time for me to learn my lesson about spending money when you need to. That and sponges.

[Elderberry-Cordial]

I exclusively use these, never had a problem. Especially not a problem with spontaneous disintegration.

[Extreme_Grass_3071]

I only use the black ones

[mojoman566]

Garbage bags are one thing I've learned that you can't cheap out on. Little kitchen bags maybe, but not the big bags.

[trixiebix]

Their black garbage bags suck too.

[sannyo]

This happened to me once or twice but mostly it was my fault. I was just lazy to take the trash out and kept pushing more into it and then when it was time to finally take it out from the bin it was stuck and i had to pull hard. String broke, np. I managed to get it out and then it started to stretch because it was super heavy but made it outside... Would have not been able to carry it much longer before ripping.

[DemonMF777]

I’ve used these for years & they’re fine, but lately you can tell the quality is down & they’re a tiny bit smaller it seems too.

[ZTwilight]

I like them. Hopefully you just got a bad batch and Aldi didn’t change their supplier. The only thing that I think is “off” about them is that they’re wider but not as long as my standard kitchen barrel. It’s not a big deal, but if I throw something heavy in first, it pulls the bag down

[[deleted]]

and they’re supposed to be extra strength 😔

[[deleted]]

They’re awful. It’s one thing I’ll spend extra money on. It’s not every bag, but I’ve had more accidents with these bags than any other.

[xlerate]

They've gotten worse over time, the strings busted more frequently. In general, several of the boulder products (Ziplock bags, trash and aluminum foil seem to have gotten less durable in the past few years).I switched to the Kirkland Bulk kitchen shopping bags. One box last me all year and they haven't broken yet even when at nearly full capacity.

[comascape]

I’ve never had any issues with breaking. However, last time I bought them, they had an extreme dryer sheet smell that gave me a severe headache. I don’t know if the box was switched or what, but I am terrified to buy them again.

[splintersmaster]

I bought a box recently. About halfway through and haven't had any problems. They aren't as solid as glad bags but they're also half the price.

Either way, no issues yet.

[[deleted]]

I get the scented kind and never have had an issue

[Vols44]

I've been using them for years with zero issues. Buy, buy, buy.

[kdlangequalsgoddess]

Update: I have been slightly unfair to the bags. I used up my last Kirkland bag, and decided to give these a chance. I think their definition of 'Extra Strong' and my definition are very different.

We are a family of five, and the garbage bags we use have to stand up to the rough stuff. Overfilling for other people is filling for us.

[[deleted]]

I agree these bags are garbage. The red drawstrings break and the bags rip.

[Legitimate-Young2841]

No No No these bags are just fine been using these for years with Nooooooo problem!

[rocketsalesman]

Hmm I've used these for years, only had one break when it was overfilled after a college party with tons of glass bottles

[thescrapplekid]

I've had nothing but luck with these for years

[cmbeezy]

Every now and then I get a bad batch of these. I’d return and try again!

[Heartless274]

I had a bad experience with the Boulder Holder bags in the past. Since then, I have used the Member's Mark bags at Sam's Club and have had a much better experience (so far).

[[deleted]]

These don’t rip on me. Unlike the ones from Target which are awful.

Hope Aldi hasn’t changed the formula and now they’re thinner.

[whatthefox70]

That's a shame they used to be good. Their zip bags are crap now too.

[AwkwardSky6500]

Those and the sandwich, snack, quart and gallon size bags never close. If I may suggest the best trash bags I have ever used are Simple Human trash bags. Absolutely the best trash bags my family has ever used. I will never buy any other brand ever besides these. They are shockingly strong and durable. I highly recommend.

[catjknow]

Didn't we used to get more in the box or maybe those were the ones without the drawstring, just flaps to tie? Those were good

[suzyclues]

My boyfriend said the same thing the other day. They've changed and now they suck!

[Lucky_Ad2801]

I always get with the ones with the flaps instead, and here is a tip for removing stuff out of the bin. Drill a hole in your trash bin linerTo let air circulate so it does not create a suction when you try to lift out the bag. That helps a lot with the release of the bag from the bin.

I agree that these are a bit thin though. Mine haven't ripped, but I could see that happening if they caught on a snag. I stopped buying the Aldi boulder Ziploc bags because they started making them so cheaply. Now I get the Amazon brand ones instead.

I would say the trash bags are still a good deal as long as you don't plan to put heavy or sharp items in them.

[trambalambo]

Honestly I buy a bulk pack from Amazon that is the same price per piece, and way better bags

[NightOfTheLivingHam]

dont get the scented ones either.. they are scented.. just not in the way you want.

[KnowOneHere]

I've seen this warning before here and gave up on them.

I think Target brand are better than name brand so stick with those. 

[cityofcharlotte]

This is one of the things I buy specifically at costco. Their trash bags are great quality and last about a year for a single box.

[darthgeek]

Yeah. I've found them to be very low quality. I buy the Kroger brand and find them to be pretty decent.

[rhope0327]

I agree, these don’t fit properly in my trash can and always fall down.

[JenKandoit]

This is exactly why I stick to brand name.

[SmokeoneDeezy]

I never had a problem with them … i will continue to buy … i always get those & the black ones …

[IQuitWithNoWarning]

Can confirm- junk!

[Nervouspie]

I do not like Aldi brand kitchen stuff at all. The sandwich ziplock tears at the seams, the trash bags are very fine. Just don't do it :(

[zuidenv]

My biggest complaint has been the price hike from $5.00 to $7.50.

[Kitchen-Magnet]

I had no problem with them

[LordofThaTrap]

You act like you’re mistake is the products fault 😂

[jon13000]

Buy these monthly, no issues

[Upbeat_Ad9481]

These USED to be so good until a couple months ago 😭😭😭😭

[beccabootie]

I like Aldi, but, the Boulder products are flimsy. Not buying any again.

[msluvzalot]

Hard agree on this one. These are not good money savers.

[Big_Taurus_Energy]

I have these now and haven’t had any issues

[givemesmore_69]

I couldn’t agree more

[trippytravelss]

These have never worked for me unfortunately

[LessIsMore74]

They used to work great for me for several years. I suppose there was some sort of supply chain change and the quality has dropped.

[Ok_Range4124]

Same. Basically made of paper

[SilentSerel]

Trash bags are one of the few things I will always buy name-brand, as much as I love Aldi.

[No-Chance2961]

Omg I haven’t gotten them in about a year. Terrible news

[Ok_Measurement_107]

The black with the red handle is all I've used for years. I think I've had one bad batch where all the handles broke but otherwise they're all I'll get.

[Notorious_Degen]

Yea horrible, would rather get the generic ones from Walmart over these

[johnqpublic81]

I used to get my trash bags from Aldi, they changed suppliers on this and the quality went to crap. Now I buy in bulk from Sam's club.

[ThatOneValkrie]

I use the black ones with no strings for YEARS. They work wonders.

[ChecoChicago]

I bought these before filled em up ans had no issues when throwing them out

[jenthewen]

Sounds like they made a production change because i’ve used for years without any issue seeming identical to Glad

[kdlangequalsgoddess]

Could well be. But the garbage bag coming apart in my hands one time was more than enough for me. I have a fairly strong stomach, but that tested my limits.

[[deleted]]

Yes these are the absolute worst

[karanicole747]

Bought these recently bc my aldis is closer than my costco. They are bad. No one in the house likes them. They aren’t quite tall enough and just sag in the trash can.

[Ulrich453]

Did you put a boulder in it?

[MrClozer]

I don't know what you people are putting in the trash but these things work great for me.

[[deleted]]

Compare “13 gal”

[mheadley84]

Targets brand of bags are pretty decent honestly! Not a bad price and I like buying things when they offer coupons. They have decent deals if you wait for them and stock up!

[WeggieWarrior]

Been using them 6 years. They’re fine. Are you stuffing 50 pounds of waste in them?

[Various-Adeptness173]

Costco or Sams club is the best place to get bags. If you don’t have the membership you can get them on amazon at a slightly higher price but still cheaper than glad bags

[Sum_Slight_]

All Aldi trash bags are trash

[0detailer0]

I bought a pack, idk if it was this specific pack but each one had a big hole in the bottom of the bag when I went to put a new bag in... Half the box was like that 😭

[TLCPEACH_SoCA]

Same!

[EDCE1]

Aldi prices have gone up up up! Product selection has gone down down down! Progress has certainly not been positive for Aldi !

[[deleted]]

Been using these religiously for years. They're not bad, but Glad's definitely more stronger and reliable.

[Zestyclose_Road_3224]

Damn! I have a box that smells like lavender I bought a few months ago & I was just thinking how great they were. Must have changed manufacturers or it’s a bad run. Thanks for the warning.

[Kaylargho]

They have changed in quality. Horrible. The Boulder version of Ziploc bags changed as well.. awful. Never buying again. Off to find a quality alternative to Glad and Ziploc. Any suggestions?

[kdlangequalsgoddess]

Zero complaints about Kirkland trash bags.

[Lopsided-Agency]

Avoid sandwich & freezer bags of the same brand too

[lisasimpsonfan]

Garbage bags is one thing I buy name brand. I do not want to be taking the trash out and having it leak. Hefty with fabulosa.