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13-gallon kitchen trash bags hold steady in US stores

13-gallon kitchen trash bags cost $7.99 to $17.99 as of November 2026, while EPA data show 292.4 million tons of waste in 2018.

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Why do 13-gallon kitchen trash bags dominate US kitchens?

13-gallon kitchen trash bags cost $7.99 to $17.99 as of November 2026 according to Walgreens in November 2026. The range covers 50 count packs on sale and 100 count packs at full shelf price. Readers following Industry News see this size as the default tall kitchen option.

How much do 13-gallon kitchen trash bags cost in November 2026?

13-gallon kitchen trash bags include a 50 count Walgreens pack on sale at $7.99 from $11.99 as of November 2026 according to Walgreens in November 2026. The same shelf lists a 100 count pack at $17.99 and a Glad 40 count pack at $12.99 as of November 2026 according to Walgreens in November 2026. Comparison guides in buying guides use count and price to show value per bag.

Pack Count Price as of November 2026 according to Walgreens in November 2026
Walgreens drawstring tall kitchen 50 $7.99
Walgreens drawstring tall kitchen 100 $17.99
Glad lemon zest drawstring tall kitchen 40 $12.99

What do 13-gallon kitchen trash bags reveal about US waste?

13-gallon kitchen trash bags hold household discards within a national stream of 292.4 million tons in 2018 at 4.9 pounds per person per day according to EPA in December 2025. Almost 94 million tons were recycled and composted for a 32.1 percent rate in 2018 according to EPA in December 2025. Background explainers in waste knowledge place kitchen bags at the start of that stream.

Which 13-gallon kitchen trash bags handle food waste best?

13-gallon kitchen trash bags with drawstring closures suit food-heavy loads that end up landfilled according to EPA in December 2025. About 146.1 million tons were landfilled in 2018 according to EPA in December 2025. EPA wrote “Food was the largest component at about 24 percent” on its National Overview page in December 2025.

13-gallon kitchen trash bags FAQ

How much do 13-gallon kitchen trash bags cost in US stores?

13-gallon kitchen trash bags cost $7.99 for 50 count and $17.99 for 100 count as of November 2026 according to Walgreens in November 2026. Store packs center on drawstring tall kitchen styles. Prices vary by count and seller terms.

Why do 13-gallon kitchen trash bags fit most kitchen cans?

13-gallon kitchen trash bags fit tall kitchen cans sold with 50 count and 100 count packs according to Walgreens in November 2026. The size matches standard kitchen use. Check can dimensions before switching brands.

How do 13-gallon kitchen trash bags help with food waste?

13-gallon kitchen trash bags handle daily food scraps that make up a large share of landfilled waste according to EPA in December 2025. EPA wrote “Food was the largest component at about 24 percent” on its National Overview page in December 2025. Tie bags shut and take them out often.