BioBag 13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Compostable Bags, 48 Count
A certified home compostable tall bag that works for food scraps if handled with care.
We bought Glad 100% Compostable Bags - Tall 49 Litres, Lemon Scent, 10 Compost Bags. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is a certified compostable 13 gallon (about 49 litre) tall kitchen bag from a known brand with published specs and independent coverage.
The short version
- Households in a curbside food scrap program that accepts certified compostable bags
- Backyard composters who want a bag certified to break down at home
- You need a heavy duty bag for regular trash with sharp or heavy items
- You buy in bulk and may not use the bags within a year
- Your city's compost program does not accept compostable bags
What owners like
- Home compost certification, which many compostable bags lack
- Breaks down quickly in a well managed compost pile
- Plant based film with no conventional plastic mixed in
Common complaints
- Film feels thinner than some rival brands and can puncture if overloaded
- Bags weaken with age and moisture, so they need to be used within a year and changed every few days
- Exact thickness and size are not always printed on retail listings
Based on Retailer spec sheet, the Amazon listing, a compostable bag comparison guide and a compost bag roundup from another bag maker. No owner reviews were copied..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
Plant based compostable liners sized for a standard 13 gallon kitchen can, sold in a 48 count box; reviewed here in place of the Glad compostable tall bags, which had no independent coverage.
- Certified for both commercial composting and home composting
- Made from plant based resin with no polyethylene or chemical additives
- Star sealed bottom meant to spread the weight of wet food waste
- Sized like a regular tall kitchen bag, so it fits most 13 gallon cans
- Printed with water based inks and dyes
- Made in California from resin sourced in Italy, per one retailer listing
A good fit for households that send food scraps to a municipal compost program or a backyard pile and want a bag with both commercial and home compost certifications. The trade-off is a thin film that needs careful handling, a one year shelf life, and bags that should be swapped out every few days before they start to break down.
How it compares
Specs
- Capacity
- 13 gallons (tall kitchen size)
- Size
- 22 in wide by 29 in long
- Thickness
- 0.68 mil
- Material
- Mater-Bi plant based resin, no polyethylene
- Certifications
- BPI, CMA, ASTM D6400, EN 13432, TUV Austria OK compost HOME, Non-GMO Project Verified
- Breakdown
- 10 to 45 days in a controlled compost setting, per the maker
- Count
- 48 bags
- Shelf life
- Use within one year of purchase
Worth knowing
- Store in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat.
- Use within one year of purchase and change the bag every 3 to 5 days.
- Check that your local compost facility accepts certified compostable bags before using them for curbside pickup.
Questions
Are BioBag tall kitchen bags home compostable?
Yes. They carry TUV Austria OK compost HOME certification as well as BPI and CMA certification for commercial composting.
How long do BioBag compostable bags last before use?
The maker says to use them within one year of purchase and store them in a cool, dry place.
Why do compostable bags break down in the kitchen can?
Moisture and microbes from food waste start the breakdown. The maker suggests replacing the bag every 3 to 5 days.
Do BioBag tall bags fit a standard 13 gallon can?
They measure 22 by 29 inches, which is sized like a regular tall kitchen bag and fits most 13 gallon cans.
Sources
- Amazon.com: 13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Compostable Bags by BioBag, 48 Count
- Good Start Packaging: 13 Gallon Compostable BioBag Tall Kitchen Food Scrap Bags
- Orizon Bags: Best Compostable Trash Bags, Products Compared
- Ecolipak: The Ultimate Compost Bag Review
- Sustainable Slice: Biodegradable Garbage Bags
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
