
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 20723 fit my Dahle 52214 or ShredMATIC SM 300?
No. Both of those machines have an 11-gallon bin, which sits above this bag's 8-10 gallon band. Order the 20724 instead, which covers 11 to 19 gallons and measures 16 x 30 x 14 inches. Forcing a 20723 into an 11-gallon bin leaves the bag short at the rim and it will pull down into the cabinet as the bin fills.
How many bags come in a box?
200 bags. This is the only Dahle shred bag supplied in a 200-count box; every other size in the range is 100 per box except the largest (20737), which is 50. There is no smaller pack option at this part number, so 200 is the minimum order.
Are these bags strong enough for shredded paper?
For an 8-10 gallon bin, yes. The 1.5 mil gauge is the same used on Dahle's 11-19, 20-30 and 31-55 gallon bags, and a full bag at this size weighs comparatively little. Micro-cut shred is denser than strip-cut for the same volume, so lift from underneath rather than by the neck alone if your machine is a P-6 or P-7 model.
Do PaperSAFE shredders use this bag?
No. Dahle's PaperSAFE range is built around a bin that is tipped out directly rather than lined with a bag, so there is no bag part number for those machines. If you have a PS 100, PS 140, PS 240, PS 260 or PS 380, you do not need to order shred bags at all.
Can I use a generic bin liner instead?
You can, provided it is genuinely the right size. The point of the Dahle bag is the gusset, which lets it expand to the cabinet's full internal width; a plain flat liner of the same nominal capacity will hold noticeably less before it needs changing. Undersized liners also slip off the retaining rim, which spills shred into the cabinet.