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In my 20 years of living on my own, I’m pretty sure I’ve tested out every single trash bag on the market. There were the free Winn-Dixie bags during college, generic Kroger plastic bags, super-thin dollar-store rolls, and the white bags with the four corner flaps that tie together into a nicely sealed package. (The latter were truly a treat, but I didn’t generate enough trash to make it worth the couple extra bucks.)
My ex-husband was a bit more particular — he liked the bags with the drawstring ties that cinched at the top. As our shared fortunes grew, so did our standard for a high-quality trash bag. We graduated to scented trash bags, tried the ones that stretch to theoretically accommodate odd-sized packaging, and supposedly leak-proof and tear-resistant reinforced bags that were priced at a premium.
Some were fine; others were terrible. One brand was so flimsy, it couldn’t even grip the sides of my 13-gallon kitchen trash can (which even has the “hidden bag” feature designed to hold them in place). One name brand kept ripping instead of stretching, and another’s fragrance showed zero lasting power.
Just as I started thinking that maybe all trash bags were, well, kind of trash, I inadvertently (and quite accidentally) stumbled upon the one — a garbage bag that sparks joy every time I whip one open. One that makes me feel like all of the tears, spills, and bad smells were worth it because they helped me appreciate the perfect trash bag. (And yes, I know how silly all of this sounds.) So which trash bag am I now in a committed relationship with? None other than Costco’s Kirkland Signature Scented Kitchen Drawstring Bags — one of the absolute best Costco cleaning products you can find.
What’s So Great About Kirkland Signature Trash Bags?
Allow me to preface that I don’t have a Costco membership. Unfortunately, I don’t buy enough in bulk to break even on the savings. I tagged along with my cousin once and bought a box of these bags, laughing all the way to checkout at his passionate recommendation: “They’re just really good!”
And he was right! Once a year, I sneak in on the heels of my card-touting family members and friends just to buy these impeccable trash bags. Here’s what makes them so perfect.
Lasting for a whopping 200 garbage days (!), I only have to spend $20-ish on these bags about once every year-and-a-half. At 11 cents a bag, this is a premium product at a throwaway price. Run, don’t walk. (And if you don’t have a Costco membership either, you can still buy them at Amazon for 17 cents per bag.)
Find it in stores/Buy: Kirkland Signature Flex-Tech 13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags, $21.49 for 200
