Plasticplace Contractor Trash Bags, 55 to 60 Gallon, 3 Mil
Thick, US made contractor bags for big cans; measure the can and expect to tie by hand.
We bought 55 Gallon Trash Bags Heavy Duty, 50 Pack, 38" x 58", Contractor Garbage Bags. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. Plasticplace sells the same 38 x 58 inch, 3 mil black contractor bag for 55 to 60 gallon cans, and its maker page and a roundup could be read.
The short version
- Remodeling and demolition cleanups with drywall, wood and sharp scrap
- Large outdoor cans and 55 gallon drums
- Leaf and brush cleanups
- Your can is a standard 13 or 30 gallon kitchen or garage can
- You want drawstring closures
- You need clear bags for recycling or debris inspection
What owners like
- Thick enough for construction scrap and heavy yard waste
- Made in the USA
- Fair value for a 3 mil contractor bag
Common complaints
- Fit varies with the can, and some buyers find the size off for their container
- No drawstring, so closing a full bag takes a knot or a tie
Based on Themes come from the maker's product page and its review summary, the Amazon listing, a 55 gallon 3 mil bag roundup at Why We Like This, and a 55 gallon bag buying guide at Best Cleaning Tools..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
Thick black 38 x 58 inch contractor bags for 55 to 60 gallon cans, reviewed here in place of a 50 pack from another seller that had no readable coverage.
- 3 mil low density plastic that the maker says resists punctures from nails, glass and broken framing
- Gusset seal at the bottom for heavy loads
- Flat packed and individually folded
- Sized for 55 to 60 gallon drums and large outdoor cans
A good fit for renovation debris, yard cleanups and large outdoor cans, since the bags are 3 mil thick and sized for 55 gallon drums. The trade-offs are that the Amazon box holds 32 bags rather than 50, and the fit varies with the can, so measure before buying.
How it compares
Specs
- Capacity
- 55 to 60 gallons
- Size
- 38 in wide x 58 in tall
- Thickness
- 3.0 mil
- Material
- Low density polyethylene
- Color
- Black
- Count
- 32 on the Amazon listing; 50 per case on the maker's site
- Seal
- Gusset seal
- Closure
- Twist tie style top, no drawstring
- Made in
- USA, per the maker
Questions
Will a 38 x 58 bag fit a 55 gallon drum?
It is sized for 55 to 60 gallon containers. A buying guide puts typical 55 gallon bags at about 38 to 40 inches wide, so check your can's size.
How thick is a contractor bag?
This one is 3 mil, which buying guides treat as the heavy end for job site debris.
How many bags come in the box?
The Amazon listing is 32 bags. The maker's own site sells a 50 bag case.
Where are Plasticplace bags made?
The maker says in the USA.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Plasticplace Contractor Trash Bags 55-60 Gallon, 3.0 Mil, 38" x 58"
- Plasticplace: 55-60 Gallon Contractor Bags, 3.0 Mil, 38"x58"
- Why We Like This: 55 Gallon 3 Mil Trash Bags
- Best Cleaning Tools: Best 55 Gallon Trash Bag Options
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.