Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this bag fit my CleanTEC 51422?
Yes. The 51422 holds 30 gallons of shredded waste, and Dahle lists 20-30 gallon shred bags as the matching supply for that machine. The same applies to the 51414, 51464, 51472, 41434 and the non-CleanTEC 40430, 40434, 50410, 50414 and 50464, all of which have 30-gallon cabinets.
Does it also fit the 23-gallon machines?
Yes. The 23-gallon cabinets — Dahle 40330, 40334, 50310, 50314, CleanTEC 41334, 51314 and 51322 — sit inside the 20 to 30 gallon band this bag covers. The bag will stand slightly proud of the rim on the smaller cabinets, which is normal and is what allows it to be gathered and tied. There is no separate 23-gallon part number.
How full should the bag get before changing?
That depends on cut size more than on volume. Micro-cut output from a P-6 or P-7 machine is dense, so a full 30-gallon bag is heavy and awkward for one person; strip and cross-cut shred is far lighter for the same volume. On high-security machines many sites change at roughly three-quarters full to keep the lift manageable.
Can I use a 31-55 gallon bag in a 30-gallon cabinet instead?
It is not recommended. The 20726 is a much larger bag (24 x 48 x 20 inches) and the excess material folds back into the cabinet, where it can be drawn towards the cutting head. Use the size band Dahle specifies for the cabinet volume. If you are ordering for a mixed fleet, buy both part numbers rather than standardising on the larger one.
Are these bags recyclable?
The bag itself is plain plastic film, so it is recyclable wherever soft plastics are collected, but the shredded contents are usually what determines the disposal route. Most confidential-waste contractors want the paper loose or in their own sacks. Check with your waste provider before assuming the whole bag goes into the paper stream.