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This One or That? How to Select the Right Can Liner

Written by Keith Schneringer | March 25, 2025

Everybody needs can liners at their facility, but sometimes there can be confusion as to which can liner (or can liners) to purchase to best suit the specific needs of your operation.

Do you find yourself asking questions like:


It is helpful to ask a different set of questions to determine the best liner for your application.


The Size Question: Dimensions of the Can Liner


Question 2: What size receptacle is being used?

Once you have determined the type of application for the can liner, you can turn your attention to the size of the receptacle where the can liner will be used. Your goal is to select a can liner which is big enough to do the job, but not so big that you are wasting plastic and money with an oversized can liner.

How to measure a receptacle:

  • Liner Width: Calculate ½ of the outer circumference of the receptacle to determine liner width
  • Liner Length: Calculate the height of the receptacle, then add ½ of the diameter of the receptacle bottom, and then add 3 inches of overhang to determine liner height

Sound confusing?

You can also ask your BradyPLUS Account Consultant who can provide the right answer, or you can reference the “cheat sheet” we have included in our KleenLine® Can Liners brochure.

Please note that we also have an offering of KleenLine® KleenFit™ Can Liners that have been designed to be the perfect fit for the most common receptacles in the market.

 

Other Questions


If you are looking to differentiate different waste streams, you may also want to ask questions related to the color of the can liner, depending on your application.

If you would like to utilize a more sustainable option in your facility, you may want to ask questions related to post-consumer recycled content.

Or you may want to ask questions about healthcare waste if you work in a healthcare facility.

No worries; we still have you covered in the KleenLine® Can Liners brochure.

Still not sure what you need?

If you can’t find the answer you need in the KleenLine® Can Liners brochure, your BradyPLUS Account Consultant would be happy to assist!