Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags – Leak and Tear Protection for Family Kitchens, Reliable Drawstring Closure You Can Trust
Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags – Leak and Tear Protection for Family Kitchens, Reliable Drawstring Closure You Can Trust
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Why you'll love it
- Break-resistant grip drawstring prevents mid-carry spills and embarrassing kitchen messes
- Resistance to leaks, punctures, and rips eliminates anxiety over sharp food packaging or bones tearing the bag
- Continuous Fabuloso Lemon odor control keeps the kitchen smelling fresh rather than like garbage
- 110-count bulk pack offers strong cost-per-bag value and reduces shopping trips
- Hefty's 100% satisfaction guarantee reduces risk of trying this specific scented variety
Perfect for
- Daily disposal of food scraps, coffee grounds, and meal-prep waste
- Containing messy or wet kitchen garbage without leaks or tears
- Carrying a full bag from the kitchen can to the curb via the break-resistant drawstring
- Neutralizing lingering cooking and food odors between trash days
- Stocking the pantry with a long-lasting 110-bag supply to avoid frequent reordering
How Strong Are These Bags?
Hefty Ultra Strong trash bags feature 6-in-1 Protection for superior durability. These puncture-resistant bags with break-resistant drawstrings are designed for heavy kitchen waste, garage cleanup, and basement storage with reliable performance for everyday trash disposal.
Do These Bags Control Odors?
Yes! Hefty Ultra Strong trash bags include continuous odor control technology. Available in multiple scents with extended scent release for added freshness or unscented options for fragrance-free households. Perfect for kitchen, garage, basement, and general household trash disposal needs.
Will These Bags Fit My Trash Can?
Yes! Hefty Ultra Strong 13-gallon tall kitchen trash bags are designed to fit standard kitchen trash cans. These tall kitchen trash bags feature flex strength with break-resistant drawstring closures. Perfect for families managing everyday household trash disposal.
What Is 6-in-1 Protection?
Hefty Ultra Strong trash bags feature 6-in-1 Protection that includes flex strength, break resistant drawstrings, odor control technology, resists leaks, resists punctures, and resists rips. Designed for reliable performance with heavy loads and strong-smelling waste in kitchen, garage, and basement cleanup.
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Product Information
13 Gallon Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags: This package contains 110 Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags in White, Fabuloso Lemon scent
Toughness You Can Trust: Hefty’s strongest tall kitchen garbage bags deliver toughness you can trust with a secure, break-resistant drawstring and superior durability
Fabuloso Lemon Scent: Continuous odor control paired with scent of Fabuloso Lemon with extended scent release helps keep your kitchen smelling fresh
6-In-1 Protection: These Hefty 13 gallon trash bags offer a powerful combination of six features: flex strength, tough drawstring, odor control technology, and resistance to leaks, punctures, and rips
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We want you to be happy with your tall trash bags 13 gallon size; if you have any issues, please contact us via the hotline number on the back of the package so we can help
Brand: Hefty
Capacity: 13 gallons
Unit Count: 110 Count
Recommended Uses For Product: Kitchen Waste, Food Waste
Material Feature: Disposable
Color: White
Material: Polyethylene
Item Form: Bag
Scent: Lemon
Number of Items: 1
Trust Hefty Ultra Strong 13 Gallon Trash Bags to keep your kitchen waste contained—all the way from the can to the curb. Thanks to 6-in-1 Protection, these tall kitchen trash bags offer flexible strength, a secure closure, odor control technology, and resistance to leaks, punctures, and rips. The result is the highest protection you can get in flexible 13 gallon trash bags. Hefty’s stretchy strength means you don't have to worry about unexpected bag breakage and inconvenient messes when you use these tall kitchen garbage bags. A break-resistant grip drawstring makes it easy to close the bag and cart it away without incident. As a bonus, these 13 gallon scented garbage bags include continuous odor control and feature a Fabuloso Lemon scent with extended scent release to keep unpleasant smells at bay and keep your kitchen smelling fresh and clean. All Hefty trash bags are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. *Fabuloso (R) and associated designs are trademarks of Colgate-Palmolive Company and are used under license.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these bags safe to use in a home with cats and dogs that knock over the kitchen can?
Yes, the break-resistant drawstring and stretchy polyethylene are specifically designed to contain the load even if the can tips, which reduces the chance of a pet-induced mess and protects curious paws from sharp protrusions.
Can I use these safely during overnight hours without worrying about leaks onto the floor?
The leak, puncture, and rip resistance means a forgotten overnight bag is far less likely to seep onto the floor or attract insects, so it is a safe choice for households that run the dishwasher late or do meal prep after work.
Is the Fabuloso Lemon scent safe around pets, or can it bother their noses?
The scent is sealed inside a closed kitchen can and is the same household lemon-cleaner fragrance most pets are used to walking past, so for typical kitchen use it does not pose a noticeable irritation issue.
If I carry a heavy, wet bag down outdoor stairs to the curb, will the handle snap mid-trip?
The break-resistant grip drawstring is engineered to lift a full 13-gallon load without the drawstring tearing off the bag, which is the most common cause of staircase and walkway spills.
Are these safer than cheap thin bags that split and leave raw meat juices on the floor?
Yes, the 6-in-1 flex and leak protection is built to handle raw meat drippings, grease, and other biohazardous kitchen waste, which is the most important safety upgrade over bargain-bin liners.
I want to eliminate fire risk in the kitchen — do these bags help with that?
These bags do not involve flame or heat, so they reduce the temptation to dispose of greasy paper towels by burning them, which is a fire-safety win in a busy household kitchen.
Is the drawstring strong enough that I won't drop the bag on my feet or the dog?
The grip drawstring is tested to hold the full weight of a 13-gallon load, which is what prevents the classic dropped-bag-on-the-toe accident that sends wet food scraps across the kitchen.
How do these compare to reusable cloth or silicone liners from a safety standpoint?
Reusable liners must be washed frequently to stay sanitary, and a missed wash can harbor bacteria far longer than a heavy-duty disposable bag that is tied off and removed on trash day.
How do these compare to compost bins in terms of kitchen safety and smell?
Compost bins are great for food waste but often leak and attract fruit flies, while these leak-resistant scented bags let you dispose of messy scraps safely while keeping a fresh-smelling kitchen between compost trips.
What if the bag rips — is there any health risk from raw chicken juice leaking onto the floor?
The puncture and rip resistance is specifically designed to prevent that exact failure mode, but if it ever happens, Hefty backs the product with a 100% satisfaction guarantee so you are not left covering cleanup costs.
Are there any sharp edges on the bag itself that could cut my hands when I tie it off?
The polyethylene is smooth and flexible, and the drawstring sits flat against the gathered top, so there are no exposed hard edges that would cut a hand during the tie-and-lift motion.
Can I trust the bag to hold a full can of glass jars and cans without failing at the bottom?
The flex-strength construction is designed to stretch under heavy, pointy loads like glass and metal recyclables, which is the type of weight that pops seams on thinner bags but is well within the rating of this 6-in-1 liner.
How do I load these bags into a 13-gallon tall kitchen trash can without wrinkles or gaps?
Open the bag fully, shake it out so the seams lay flat, then press the bottom squarely into the base of the can. Wrap the top edges over the rim of the can and tuck them down inside the rim so the bag stays open and ready to receive waste.
What is the correct way to tie off and carry a full bag to the curb?
Pull the drawstrings upward and outward at the same time to gather the top of the bag into a tight bundle, then tie the drawstrings in a secure knot. Lift using the knotted drawstring as a handle, and avoid grabbing the body of the bag, which is the most common cause of mid-carry drops.
How should I store the 110-count box so the bags don't develop an overpowering scent in my pantry?
Keep the box sealed in a cool, dry pantry or utility closet away from direct heat. The outer carton contains the scent, so as long as the box stays closed, the lemon fragrance stays in the bags until you open one for the kitchen can.
Will these 13-gallon tall kitchen bags fit my standard rectangular kitchen trash can?
Yes, the 13-gallon tall size is engineered to match the most common tall kitchen cans, including rectangular and oval shapes. As long as your can is rated at 13 gallons, the bag will seat properly without bunching or slipping into the base.
Do these bags work in a simple step-can or a can with a swing lid?
They work in any 13-gallon step, swing, or touch-top can. The flexible polyethylene conforms to the inside of the can, and the drawstring closure is designed to be tied off after the lid is opened, regardless of the lid mechanism.
What exactly comes in the box when it arrives, and do I need anything else to start using them?
The box contains 110 individually folded 13-gallon tall kitchen trash bags with the Fabuloso Lemon scent already built in. You do not need to buy liners, scents, or accessories separately — just place a bag in your can and it is ready to use.
Are these bags safe for households concerned about plastic exposure to food waste?
The bags are made from standard polyethylene used in consumer trash liners and are not intended for direct food contact or cooking. They are safe for holding food scraps briefly before disposal, but should not be reused for food storage or heated.
What happens if a bag arrives damaged, or if the scent seems off in one of the boxes?
Hefty backs the product with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so if a box arrives damaged or the bags do not perform as expected, you can contact the manufacturer for a replacement or refund rather than being stuck with a defective case.
What is the difference between scented kitchen trash bags and regular unscented kitchen trash bags?
Scented kitchen bags like this Fabuloso Lemon variety are designed with continuous odor control to actively neutralize and mask food and garbage smells, whereas unscented bags simply contain waste without any fragrance or odor-neutralizing technology.
