i find the contractor bags from home depot to work excellent, very strong and durable and in a pinch can be used for tarps/sleeves or covers from weather conditions. when i am not going to be able to dispose on a daily basis i use smaller kitchen bags w/odor sheilds first, then when filled, put those into the contractor bags and tie...keeps down on odor, and increases strength...i then tie to a tree branch and raise, to keep from those little furry creatures that go bump in the night.