Hefty 33 Gallon XL Black Trash Bag 48-Count Box

At 33 gallons and 1.05 mil thickness, these contractor-grade trash bags handle the heavy debris that would shred standard kitchen bags. The 48-count box provides legitimate job site cleanup capacity.

Professional contractors praise these bags for garage clean-up, yard work, and storage applications where tear and puncture resistance actually matter. With a 4.5-star rating from 1,600+ reviews at Walmart, they’ve proven themselves on real job sites.

Heavy-Duty Performance That Contractors Trust

The 1.05 mil (0.026 mm) thickness puts these bags in true contractor territory — not the flimsy 0.7 mil stuff homeowners buy. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) construction means they resist punctures from nail strips, broken drywall, and sharp debris.

That 1.05 mil thickness delivers superior puncture resistance for sharp or bulky debris. The difference between these and standard bags becomes obvious the first time you drag one across a gravel driveway without it shredding.

Specification	Value
Capacity	33 Gallon (Extra-Large)
Thickness	1.05 mil (0.026 mm)
Material	High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
Closure Type	Drawstring
Quantity	48 bags per box
Color	Black

The drawstring closure actually holds weight — critical when hauling demolition debris down from a second-floor remodel. Triple-Action Technology reinforces the bag structure, though that’s mostly marketing speak for “we made it thick enough to work.”

Real Job Site Applications

These bags excel at garage and basement cleanouts, party and yard clean-up, storage, and donations. But let’s talk about what matters for Montana contractors.

Tear and puncture resistance make them suitable for garage clean-up, yard work, and storage. That means roofing tear-off debris, old deck boards with protruding nails, and the mountain of packaging from a kitchen remodel. The 33-gallon capacity swallows construction waste that would require two standard bags.

The drawstring closure handles heavy loads during transport — crucial when you’re loading a truck bed with demolition waste. Nothing worse than a bag that splits when you grab the drawstring.

Value for Professional Use

The 48-count box format works well for contractors who need consistent supply without excessive storage space. Compare the durability to the cleanup labor cost when a cheaper bag fails and spreads drywall chunks across a customer’s driveway.

Some users report these bags cost more than generic brands, but the durability and capacity often justify the difference. The math works out when you factor in fewer bags used (larger capacity) and zero re-bagging time from split bags.

These compete directly with Glad ForceFlex 30 Gallon bags, but the extra 3 gallons of capacity and proven HDPE construction give Hefty the edge for construction debris. They’re positioned as a mid-count option between the 40-count and 90-count Hefty Ultra Strong variants.

FAQ

How thick are these bags compared to standard kitchen bags? At 1.05 mil (0.026 mm), they’re roughly 50% thicker than standard kitchen bags. That extra thickness translates directly to puncture resistance when dealing with construction debris.

Will these bags handle wet demolition debris? The HDPE construction resists moisture, and the reinforced construction prevents tears and leaks. They’ll handle wet drywall or water-damaged materials without falling apart.

What’s the actual usable capacity? The 33-gallon rating matches standard extra-large trash cans. Bags measure approximately 33 inches wide by 36.25 inches high. Fill them about 80% for easy drawstring closure.

Are these suitable for outdoor storage? Yes — they’re designed for storage applications and the black color provides UV resistance. The unscented design means no chemical odors in storage areas.

How do these compare to contractor bags from the lumber yard? With 1.05 mil thickness and HDPE construction, they match most contractor-grade specifications. The 4.5-star rating from 1,600+ reviews suggests contractors find them reliable. The drawstring adds convenience over non-drawstring contractor bags.