Get certified compostable trash bags wholesale without guessing the paperwork
If you supply the US or EU market, you need bags that clear the local compostability standard before a tender opens, not after. ShinHigh supplies BPI (ASTM D6400) certified bags for the USA and EN 13432 certified bags for the European Union, with OEM printing, free standard samples, and factory-direct quotes. Send your target market, bag size, thickness, and print colour count, and you get a quote and samples without a second round of emails.
Which certifications your market requires
The certification body varies by destination. A bag certified for one market is not automatically accepted in another, so confirm the standard your buyer’s programme names. Verify every mark against the issuing body itself: BPI for North America, TÜV Austria and DIN CERTCO for Europe, and the Australasian Bioplastics Association for Australia and New Zealand.
| Market | Standard | Certifying body |
| United States | ASTM D6400 | BPI |
| European Union | EN 13432 | DIN CERTCO / TÜV Austria (OK Compost INDUSTRIAL) |
| Australia (on request) | AS 4736 (industrial) / AS 5810 (home) | ABA |
EN 13432, ASTM D6400, and AS 4736 are industrial composting standards. AS 5810 and OK Compost HOME are home composting standards. Ask for the certificate number, not just a logo, before you commit a purchase order.
Standard sizes and where they go
ShinHigh runs the common commercial sizes as standard stock and builds custom dimensions on request.
| Capacity | Typical use | Standard formats |
| 13 gallon (≈50 L) | Kitchen, office, break room | Drawstring, flat top, handle tie |
| 33 gallon (≈125 L) | Janitorial, hotel, commercial | Contractor, industrial garbage |
| Custom / large formats | Municipal, dumpster liners, any programme or bin | Fully custom size, quoted per order |
See the full compostable trash bags range or the bags hub for the complete format list. For a 13-gallon-specific buying walkthrough, see our guide to choosing 13-gallon kitchen trash bags for wholesale.
Pick thickness by waste type
Thickness follows the waste, not a single default. Standard trash and food-waste bags run 0.018–0.020 mm; heavier commercial and industrial loads use a custom thicker gauge quoted per order.
| Waste type | Recommended thickness |
| Light dry waste | Standard 0.018 mm |
| Kitchen/food organics | 0.018–0.020 mm (standard) |
| Commercial/industrial loads | Custom thicker gauge (quoted on request) |
Do not assume a thicker bag is always stronger. Film formulation and seal quality matter as much as the micron count, which is why samples are the fastest way to confirm a fit.
Two ways to buy: stock specs or full custom
Option A — Stock specifications. Choose from standard sizes, the standard 0.018–0.020 mm gauge, and default colours (green or natural). This is the fast path to samples and a first order when your spec is close to catalogue.
Option B — Full custom / OEM / private label. Size is fully custom. Printing goes up to 4 colours (4 on one side, or 2 on each side) with your logo and pattern; in-house designers can recommend a layout. Colour, material blend (PBAT, PLA, cornstarch) and packaging are all adjustable. OEM and private-label programmes are supported with a low MOQ for custom orders.
If you are still narrowing down the right format and material for your operation, our guide to choosing compostable bags for your business walks through selection by waste stream.
Compostability, stated with the condition
These bags are certified for industrial composting: they disintegrate in roughly three months in an industrial composting stream. Home composting takes considerably longer, at least a year under good conditions.
Two resin grades back the range. XH-918 film (PBAT + PLA + cornstarch) can be processed in home composting as well as industrial. SH-133 (PBAT + PLA) is certified for industrial composting only and is not suitable for a home compost pile. State the grade your programme accepts before sampling, so the certificate matches the claim.
Why ShinHigh as your manufacturer
ShinHigh traces its bag-making roots to 2000; the operating entity, Dongguan Xinhai Environment-Friendly Materials Co., Ltd, was established in 2011. The plant produces 30,000 tonnes of modified material and finished bags a year across a 30,000 m² site with around 200 employees and 10 high-end underwater granulation lines.
Third-party factory audits passed include BSCI, Amazon, and Woolworths. Compostability is verified by OWS, an international testing authority, and per-material certificate PDFs exist for both XH-918 and SH-133. Review the full certifications page for scopes and bodies.
How to get samples and a quote
Send four things: target market, bag size, thickness, and print colour count. That is enough for samples and a quote. Free standard samples ship for testing; custom samples may carry a nominal fee. OEM and private-label support are available on the same enquiry.
Conclusion
For US and EU programmes, the bag is only as good as its certificate. ShinHigh supplies BPI- and EN 13432 certified compostable trash bags wholesale, with OEM printing, free samples, and factory-direct quotes from a 30,000 t/yr plant. Contact our team with your market, size, thickness, and print specs to get samples and a quote.
FAQ
1. What certifications do I need for the US vs EU market?
The USA requires ASTM D6400, verified by BPI. The EU requires EN 13432, issued by DIN CERTCO or TÜV Austria. Australia uses AS 4736 (industrial) or AS 5810 (home). Confirm the exact standard your buyer’s programme names before ordering.
2. Can I get custom printed compostable trash bags with my logo?
Yes. Printing goes up to 4 colours (4 on one side, or 2 on each side) with your logo and pattern. In-house designers can recommend a layout, and OEM / private-label runs are supported.
3. What thickness should I choose for kitchen vs commercial waste?
Standard kitchen and food-waste bags run 0.018–0.020 mm. Commercial and industrial loads use a custom thicker gauge quoted per order. Film formulation and seal quality matter as much as the micron count, so test a sample.
4. Are these bags home compostable?
It depends on the grade. XH-918 film is accepted in home composting as well as industrial composting. SH-133 is certified for industrial composting only and is not suitable for a home compost pile. Ask for the certificate number to confirm the grade.
5. How do I get a sample and a wholesale quote?
Send your target market, bag size, thickness, and print colour count. Free standard samples ship for testing, and a quote follows the same enquiry.
6. What is the minimum order for custom bags?
ShinHigh supports a low MOQ for custom orders. The exact number depends on customization (size, print, material), so confirm it in your sample enquiry rather than assuming a fixed figure.
