This 400-count commercial case of 8 gallon compostable trash bags puts months of medium-bin liner supply into a single procurement line item — eliminating the constant reordering, stockroom clutter, and per-unit premium that retail-sized packs impose on high-volume operations. Every bag in the case features heavy-duty 0.90 mil (23 micron) walls manufactured from plant-derived PLA (Polylactic Acid) and PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate), measures 18.5″ × 26.8″ (47 cm × 68 cm), and fits the full range of 5–8 gallon bin shapes. Each bag is dual-certified under OK Compost HOME for residential composting and EN 13432 for industrial composting facilities — ensuring compliance regardless of the composting pathway your operation or customers use.

SAYRU® bulk 8 gallon compostable trash bags in the 400-count commercial case deliver 0.90 mil PLA/PBAT construction with dual OK Compost HOME and EN 13432 certification at the volume-driven pricing that makes organization-wide sustainability transitions economically practical. For facilities managers replacing conventional plastic liners across hundreds of kitchen bins, bathroom wastebaskets, and breakroom stations — or distributors building a wholesale compostable product catalog — the 400-count case format is the procurement vehicle that makes the numbers work.

Why 400-Count Cases Change the Procurement Math

400-Count Commercial Case — Built for Scale

A single 50-count pack lasts roughly two weeks in a facility with 25 medium bins on a twice-weekly change cycle. That means annual consumption of over 2,500 bags — requiring 50+ individual pack purchases, 50+ receiving events, and constant inventory monitoring. A 400-count commercial case consolidates that into 6–7 case orders per year. Fewer purchase orders, fewer deliveries, lower per-unit costs, and dramatically less administrative overhead. For multi-location operators — restaurant groups, hotel chains, property management companies — centralizing orders around the 400-count case format enables bulk warehousing and distribution to individual sites at predictable per-bag economics.

Heavy-Duty 0.90 Mil (23 Micron) Wall Thickness

Mid-size bins handle the most punishing waste streams in any facility: dense food scraps from kitchen prep, wet paper towels from breakrooms, mixed liquid-and-solid refuse from bathroom wastebaskets, and sharp items like chicken bones or broken utensils. Thin compostable bags split under these loads, sending wet waste across floors and creating cleanup incidents that consume staff time. At 0.90 mils (23 microns), every bag in this 400-count case carries substantially thicker walls than the industry baseline for compostable liners in this size class. That thickness is the difference between a one-bag operation and a double-bagging workaround — and at commercial volume, eliminating double-bagging effectively doubles your case yield. A 400-count case that replaces 400 bins instead of 200 represents a direct 50% reduction in per-bin liner cost.

PLA and PBAT — The Plant-Based Polymer System That Performs

Every bag is manufactured from a dual-polymer blend where each component contributes specific mechanical properties. PLA (Polylactic Acid), sourced from renewable plant feedstock, delivers the structural backbone — rigidity, shape retention, and sustained-load resistance. PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) provides the elongation, flexibility, and impact resistance that prevents catastrophic tearing when the bag snags on a bin edge or is overfilled. This is not a compromise material; it is a deliberate two-component engineering system designed to replicate the handling characteristics of conventional HDPE and LDPE trash bags using fully compostable polymers. For facilities that have previously trialed and rejected flimsy compostable bags, the PLA/PBAT blend is the specification that changes the outcome.

Dual Certification — One SKU Covers Every Composting Pathway

Composting regulations and infrastructure vary wildly between jurisdictions. Some regions mandate industrial composting for commercial waste, others promote home composting for residential organics, and many offer both. Stocking separate products for each composting pathway doubles your inventory complexity. These bags carry both OK Compost HOME certification (verified by TÜV Austria for backyard composting) and EN 13432 certification (the European harmonized standard for industrial composting). One product, one case, one SKU — certified for both pathways. For distributors serving mixed residential and commercial customer bases, this dual certification eliminates the need to maintain parallel product lines.

Fits All 5–8 Gallon Bin Formats

Commercial environments deploy a heterogeneous mix of bin shapes — round wastebaskets, square step-cans, rectangular bathroom bins, and slim-profile under-counter units. At 18.5″ × 26.8″ (47 cm × 68 cm) with a capacity of approximately 30 liters, these bags drape securely over the rims of virtually every 5–8 gallon bin format without bunching, sliding, or leaving excess material flopping outside the can. That universal compatibility across the entire medium-bin spectrum means facilities teams stock one liner SKU for kitchens, bathrooms, breakrooms, lobbies, and offices — simplifying purchasing, training, and inventory management across the organization.

Fully Unscented — No Chemical Fragrance Additives

Fragranced trash bags introduce chemical compounds into indoor air, trigger allergic reactions, violate fragrance-free workplace policies, and deposit synthetic residue into the compost stream. These bags contain zero added scents, perfumes, or masking agents. They are cleared for use in scent-sensitive environments including healthcare patient rooms, commercial kitchens where odor transfer contaminates food, corporate offices governed by indoor air quality standards, childcare facilities where young respiratory systems are developing, and any composting program where chemical contaminants are prohibited.

Product Specifications

Parameter	Detail
Pack Count	400 Bags per Commercial Case
Capacity Range	5–8 Gallon (approx. 30.28 Liters)
Bag Dimensions	18.5″ × 26.8″ (47 cm × 68 cm)
Wall Thickness	0.90 Mils (23 Microns)
Material	PLA (Polylactic Acid) + PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate)
Material Source	Plant-derived / renewable resources
Scent	Unscented
Certifications	OK Compost HOME; EN 13432 (Industrial Composting)
Bin Compatibility	Fits various 5–8 gallon bin shapes (round, square, rectangular, step-can)
Format	Bulk / Commercial Case
Recommended Storage	Cool, dry place; use within 12 months of purchase

Certifications & Compliance: The Documentation That Unlocks Procurement

OK Compost HOME — Administered by TÜV Austria, this certification verifies that each bag fully biodegrades under the lower-temperature, longer-duration conditions of a residential backyard composting environment. For distributors selling to property managers, residential communities, and retail consumers, OK Compost HOME is the certification that validates at-home compostability claims — and in a 400-count case, every single bag carries this credential without mixed-quality batch risk. Increasingly, municipal organics programs that serve mixed residential customer bases (homeowners with backyard composting and apartment dwellers using curbside collection) require bags that satisfy home composting standards, making OK Compost HOME a market-access prerequisite rather than a nice-to-have.

EN 13432 — The European harmonized standard for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation. EN 13432 imposes quantifiable, auditable performance thresholds: disintegration within 12 weeks, biodegradation of at least 90% within 6 months, strict limits on heavy metals, and verified absence of negative ecotoxicity effects on the resulting compost. For commercial buyers responding to government procurement RFPs, operating under municipal composting ordinances, or exporting into EU markets, EN 13432 is frequently the hard-line compliance credential that gates supplier qualification. This 400-count case delivers 400 units of verified EN 13432 compliance in a single shipment — simplifying both purchasing documentation and receiving inspection.

Together, dual certification positions this product as defensible across every composting regulatory framework worldwide — from voluntary residential programs to mandatory commercial ordinances — maximizing market reach for distributors and eliminating compliance risk for institutional end users.

Where 400-Count Cases Solve the Biggest Problems: Applications by Industry

A 400-count commercial case of 0.90 mil, dual-certified, 8 gallon compostable bags is designed for organizations that consume medium-format liners at institutional scale. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the industries and scenarios where this bulk format directly addresses documented operational and procurement challenges.

Hotels, Resorts & Hospitality Chains

Guest-room bathroom bins, in-room wastebaskets, minibar areas, fitness center locker rooms, spa treatment rooms, and pool-area waste stations all use medium-format liners. A 250-room resort property can consume 300+ medium bags per day across all guest and back-of-house touchpoints. At that rate, retail 50-count packs are gone in hours. A 400-count case provides roughly a day-and-a-half of hotel-wide coverage, and a standing monthly order of 6–8 cases keeps the housekeeping supply chain stable without emergency purchasing. For properties pursuing LEED, Green Key, or EarthCheck certification, switching every medium bin to a certified compostable liner creates the auditable documentation trail that green hospitality standards demand. The unscented formulation is critical — fragranced bags in guest rooms and spa areas generate complaints, not premium experiences.

Restaurant Groups & Multi-Unit Food Service Operations

Kitchen prep stations, dishwashing areas, line cook waste points, server stations, and back-of-house breakrooms all use 5–8 gallon bins. A multi-unit restaurant group operating 15–30 locations needs a standardized liner SKU that can be centrally purchased, warehoused, and distributed. The 400-count case enables central procurement to allocate cases across locations with one quarterly order instead of managing dozens of individual small-pack reorders per location. The 0.90 mil wall thickness handles the heaviest kitchen waste — wet vegetable trim, meat scraps, coffee grounds, grease-soaked paper — without the bottom-blowout failures that thinner bags allow. Certified compostable bags enter the organic waste stream directly with their food waste contents, keeping the operation compliant with municipal composting mandates that prohibit conventional plastic in organics bins.

Corporate Campuses, Office Towers & Business Parks

A typical corporate campus with 500+ employees deploys medium-format bins in breakrooms, copy rooms, conference rooms, restrooms, lobbies, and common areas — easily 100+ bins per building. Twice-weekly liner changes produce a consumption rate of 800+ bags per month per building. The 400-count case matches this consumption scale, providing a two-week supply per building in a single case. Companies publishing annual sustainability reports need every waste touchpoint documented with certified compostable products. The dual certification produces a single audit-ready line item that satisfies ESG frameworks, zero-waste-to-landfill pledges, and B Corp requirements without requiring facilities managers to cross-reference multiple product certifications across different bag sizes.

Healthcare Systems & Hospital Networks

Patient rooms, examination rooms, nursing stations, waiting areas, administrative offices, staff breakrooms, and cafeterias in hospitals and medical centers all generate medium-bag waste from non-medical general waste streams — food trays, beverage containers, packaging, tissues, and personal items. A 300-bed hospital can consume hundreds of medium liners per day. Healthcare systems purchasing at this volume need bulk-format supply that arrives predictably and stores efficiently on hospital loading docks. The unscented formulation is typically mandated by patient care policy and infection-control environmental standards — fragranced bags in clinical environments are not just unwelcome, they are often policy-prohibited. Switching general-waste liners to certified compostable bags is one of the highest-impact, lowest-disruption sustainability improvements hospital facilities managers can implement.

School Districts & University Systems

Cafeteria bussing stations, faculty lounges, classroom waste bins, dormitory common rooms, library study areas, and administrative offices across K-12 school districts and university campuses all use medium-format liners. District-level purchasing departments buy centrally for dozens or hundreds of buildings. The 400-count case is the procurement-friendly unit that institutional purchasing systems are designed to process — standardized, palletizable, and accompanied by dual certification documentation that satisfies public procurement compliance requirements. The 0.90 mil wall provides the durability margin that prevents hallway disasters when students — not trained janitorial staff — carry cafeteria waste to collection points. Plant-based PLA/PBAT composition aligns with institutional mandates that increasingly require bio-based products over petroleum-derived alternatives.

Property Management & Multi-Family Residential

Property management companies overseeing apartment complexes, condominiums, and managed communities often supply compostable liners to residents as part of building-wide organics collection programs. A 200-unit apartment complex with each unit needing 2 medium bags per week consumes 1,600 bags per month. The 400-count case provides one week of building-wide supply — and a quarterly order of 12–16 cases covers the entire complex with room for turnover spikes. Dual OK Compost HOME and EN 13432 certification serves both residents composting at home and those using municipal curbside pickup, eliminating the need to distribute different bag types to different residents based on their composting method.

Municipal Government & Public Works

Cities and counties offering curbside organics collection or operating public composting drop-off sites need certified compostable bags at the volume that 400-count cases provide. Municipal distribution programs — free bags at community events, subsidized bags through utility billing, or bags sold through city-operated retail channels — require palletizable commercial case quantities with full certification documentation. The 8 gallon format matches the standard municipal kitchen collection bin size. Government RFPs typically specify EN 13432 or equivalent certification as a mandatory qualification criterion, and OK Compost HOME certification expands eligibility for programs that serve residents who compost at home.

Commercial Kitchens & Catering Companies

Commissary kitchens, catering prep facilities, and central production kitchens for meal delivery services use medium bins at every prep station, cold-storage staging area, and plating line. These bins fill rapidly during high-production windows and need to be changed multiple times per shift. The 400-count case keeps the supply room stocked through peak seasons without mid-month emergency orders. The 0.90 mil construction survives the heaviest kitchen waste loads — dense food scraps, liquid runoff, sharp bone fragments — that destroy thinner compostable bags. For catering operations serving events with composting mandates, certified bags are a contractual participation requirement, and the commercial case format makes bulk event preparation efficient.

Grocery Chains & Supermarket Networks

Behind-the-counter waste at deli counters, bakery prep stations, salad bars, hot food bars, meat departments, and produce trim areas produces heavy, wet refuse that fills medium bags quickly throughout the operating day. A grocery chain with 50+ locations can standardize on the 400-count case, distribute cases from central distribution centers to each store, and track sustainability compliance across the entire network with a single certified SKU. The 0.90 mil tear resistance handles the weight of meat trimmings, bakery waste, and produce culls. Visible use of compostable liners in customer-facing areas reinforces the retailer’s sustainability brand at the point of purchase — where consumer perception matters most.

Airline, Rail & Transportation Catering

In-transit catering operations on aircraft and trains use medium bins in galley prep areas, service carts, and crew stations. Airlines and rail operators under corporate pressure to eliminate single-use cabin plastics are sourcing compostable alternatives at commercial scale. The 8 gallon format fits standard galley bins, and the 0.90 mil wall prevents in-transit leaks from mixed liquid-and-solid meal waste — a critical safety and hygiene requirement in moving vehicles. A 400-count case lets a single catering hub stock efficiently without micro-managing reorders across dozens of routes or aircraft types.

Large-Scale Events, Festivals & Convention Centers

Multi-day festivals, trade shows, conferences, and convention center events deploy hundreds of medium waste stations across vendor areas, food courts, concourse floors, backstage zones, and VIP hospitality areas. Many venues and municipalities now mandate composting compliance for event permits. The 400-count case provides enough bags to supply an entire event’s medium-bin infrastructure with a single case allocation per zone, eliminating the mid-event supply runs that compromise both waste diversion rates and event operations. Dual certification ensures compliance regardless of whether the event’s composting partner operates an industrial facility or a community-scale composting operation.

Fitness Chains & Recreation Facilities

Locker rooms, smoothie bars, front desk areas, group fitness studios, and pool deck waste stations at gyms and recreation centers all deploy medium wastebaskets. A multi-location fitness chain standardizing on compostable liners can centralize purchasing around the 400-count case and distribute to individual clubs on a monthly delivery schedule. The unscented formulation avoids introducing artificial fragrance into environments where elevated breathing rates during exercise make scent sensitivity more pronounced. Certified compostable bags contribute to the green facility branding that fitness-conscious demographics increasingly expect.

Ghost Kitchens, Meal Prep & Food Manufacturing

High-volume meal-prep facilities, ghost kitchens running multiple brand concepts, and small-scale food manufacturers produce dense food waste from portioning, trimming, packaging, and QC stations. Medium bins at each station are changed multiple times per shift during peak production. The 400-count case keeps pace with production schedules rather than interrupting them. For facilities operating under sustainability-linked delivery platform partnerships, retailer requirements, or third-party food safety certifications, certified compostable waste management is increasingly a contractual obligation — and the commercial case format produces the purchasing documentation that auditors require.

Replacing Conventional Plastic — The Sustainability Upgrade That Pays for Itself

Conventional polyethylene trash bags are produced from petroleum-derived polymers and persist in landfills for hundreds of years, fragmenting into microplastics that contaminate soil, groundwater, and marine ecosystems. These compostable bags offer a fundamentally different end-of-life trajectory: manufactured from plant-derived PLA and PBAT, they break down completely — into carbon dioxide, water, and organic biomass — when composted under the conditions specified by their OK Compost HOME and EN 13432 certifications.

For commercial operations navigating single-use plastic bans, extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, or voluntary sustainability commitments, switching to certified compostable liners across every medium-bin waste point is one of the most visible and operationally simple sustainability improvements available. The swap is immediate — replace the bag, document the change, report the impact. No capital expenditure, no infrastructure modification, no staff retraining. The 400-count commercial case format makes the transition economically viable at scale: per-bag costs drop significantly compared to retail packs, and the consolidated case format reduces packaging waste from the procurement process itself.

The 0.90 mil (23 micron) wall thickness ensures this environmental benefit carries zero performance penalty. These bags match the tensile strength, puncture resistance, and load-bearing capacity of the petroleum-based liners they replace — the only operational difference is what happens after disposal.

Storage & Handling for Bulk Commercial Inventory

Proper warehouse and stockroom storage is essential to maintain full performance across the 12-month shelf life of these plant-based bags. Store cases in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, heating vents, steam sources, and areas with high ambient humidity. Use pallets or shelving rather than stacking cases directly on concrete floors in unclimate-controlled warehouses. A first-in, first-out (FIFO) stock rotation ensures each bag performs at full specification when deployed. For operations maintaining standing inventory across multiple sites, coordinate delivery schedules with usage rates to avoid storing bags past the 12-month recommended use window.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bags are in each commercial case?

Each commercial case contains 400 compostable trash bags in the 5–8 gallon size range. This bulk format is designed for commercial operations, institutional buyers, property managers, distributors, and any organization that consumes medium-format waste liners at high volume and wants to reduce reorder frequency and per-unit cost.

Are these the same bags as the 50-count retail packs?

Yes. Every bag in the 400-count commercial case is identical in specification to the smaller retail-count packs: 5–8 gallon capacity, 18.5″ × 26.8″ dimensions, 0.90 mil (23 micron) wall thickness, PLA/PBAT plant-based material, unscented, and dual-certified under OK Compost HOME and EN 13432. The only difference is the case quantity and per-unit economics.

What certifications do these bags carry?

Each bag holds two independent certifications. OK Compost HOME, administered by TÜV Austria, verifies biodegradation under home composting conditions at lower temperatures. EN 13432, the European harmonized standard for industrial composting, requires at least 90% biodegradation within 6 months and strict limits on ecotoxicity and heavy metals. Dual certification qualifies the bags for both home and industrial composting pathways.

How thick are these bags?

Each bag features 0.90 mil (23 micron) wall thickness — significantly heavier than the 0.50–0.70 mil range common among competing compostable bags in this size category. The extra thickness is engineered to handle heavy, wet kitchen waste, food scraps, and mixed refuse without tearing, leaking, or requiring double-bagging.

What size bins do these bags fit?

At 18.5″ × 26.8″ with a capacity of approximately 30 liters, these bags fit the full range of 5–8 gallon bins — round, square, rectangular, step-can, and slim-profile formats. They are the right liner for kitchen trash cans, bathroom wastebaskets, breakroom bins, office waste stations, and medium-format commercial receptacles.

What material are these bags made from?

The bags are manufactured from a blend of PLA (Polylactic Acid), sourced from renewable plant feedstock, and PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate). PLA provides structural rigidity while PBAT contributes flexibility and tear resistance. Both polymers are fully compostable under the conditions specified by the product’s certifications.

How long can a case be stored before the bags lose performance?

For optimal tear strength and flexibility, use bags within 12 months of purchase. Store cases in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and humidity. First-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation is recommended for organizations maintaining ongoing stock to ensure no bags exceed the recommended use window.

Are these accepted in municipal composting programs?

These bags meet the EN 13432 standard, which is widely recognized by industrial composting facilities. They also carry OK Compost HOME certification for residential composting. However, acceptance policies vary by municipality and composting operator. Verify with your local program that certified compostable bags are accepted before including them in curbside organics collection.

Can these bags replace conventional plastic liners without performance issues?

Yes. With 0.90 mil wall thickness, 5–8 gallon capacity, and universal bin compatibility, these bags function as a direct drop-in replacement for conventional polyethylene liners. The PLA/PBAT material blend delivers comparable stretch, puncture resistance, and load capacity. The difference is environmental: when properly composted, these bags decompose into organic matter instead of persisting as plastic waste for hundreds of years.

Is the 400-count case format suitable for distributors and resellers?

Yes. The 400-count commercial case is specifically designed for the wholesale and distribution channel. Its high unit count supports competitive margin structures, the dual certification provides broad appeal across residential and commercial end users, and the standardized case format is warehouse-friendly and easy to palletize. Contact SAYRU® for factory-direct distributor pricing, private-label options, and custom case configurations.