Amazon Basics 23 Gallon Slim Jim Can Liners Review
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The receptacle-matched liner: cut for the Slim Jim's rectangle, where round-cut bags waste film in bunched corners and fail the overhang math. If the building runs Slim Jims — and most offices do — this is their liner, 19 cents each.
Editorial rating: 4.5/5. Geometry matters in liners the way cores matter in towels; this is the matched case for the indoor standard.
Amazon Basics 23 Gal Slim Jim Liners 1.1-Mil (150ct) — current price and availability on Amazon:
Check Price on Amazon →Key specs
Published · Last updated
| Capacity | 23 gallon Slim Jim |
| Gauge | 1.1 mil |
| Count | 150 |
| Fit | Rectangular receptacles |
Amazon listing verified (2026-07-17) — the button shows the live price.
Who it's for
Every Slim Jim fleet: offices, kitchen lines, copy rooms — the rectangular cans that round liners fit badly and geometry-matched ones fit like they should.
Skip it if
Round cans, obviously; and heavy wet duty beyond 1.1 mil's class.
How it fits the facility safety program
Waste containment is exposure control: right-density, right-size liners keep sharps and liquids inside the bag. Density to waste stream, size from the can's math — the calculator does the arithmetic. New to the department? Start at the janitorial & facility safety collection overview.
How it compares
vs Rubbermaid Slim Jim: the can this liner is cut for. (Our take: full Rubbermaid Slim Jim review.)
vs METRONIC economy: the round-can budget row. (Our take: full METRONIC economy review.)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rectangle-cut for Slim Jim geometry
- 19¢/liner, 150-count
- 1.1 mil suits indoor mixed duty
Cons
- Purpose-cut — poor fit on round cans
- Amazon-brand consistency is good not great
- Black only
Build out the facility program
One product is a purchase; the program is what protects people. Decision tools: the dispenser compatibility guide, the trash liner size calculator, and the mil & micron decode. Ranked picks: paper towels, liners, wet floor signs, vacuums, carts, entrance mats, and eyewash stations. The safety context is the custodial worker safety hub with the chemical safety and floor stripping guides; crews run nitrile gloves, splash goggles, and slip-resistant footwear. Shop the department: janitorial & facility safety and its collections — equipment, liners, restroom, matting, eyewash — with case orders via bulk & business orders.
Bottom line: if the Amazon Basics 23 Gal Slim Jim Liners 1.1-Mil (150ct) fits your facility program, check the live listing:
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Janitorial & facility supply FAQ
General questions about ratings, OSHA limits and fit are answered in the dispenser compatibility guide guide.
How we review
WC Safety reviews are spec-honest: we work from the manufacturer's published data and the live Amazon listing, flag any claim that exists only in listing copy ("per the listing"), and never invent certifications or test results. Ratings are editorial judgments about fit-for-duty at the captured price — not aggregated user scores.
Sources
Manufacturer product pages and the Amazon listing linked above; OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22, 1910.141, 1910.151, and 1910.1200 as referenced; ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 referenced for eyewash classification context, not reproduced.
Reviewed by Steven Eaton, WC Safety — workplace PPE review site and Amazon Associate. Pricing captured 2026-07-17; click through for current pricing.
Common questions
What is the two-second fit check?
The occlusion effect: with the plug seated, your own voice sounds boomy and hollow and ambient noise drops obviously. If speech sounds normal to you, the seal is not there — and most of the label rating is not either, however comfortable the fit feels.
Is dual protection ever required?
When the derated exposure still clears 85 dBA: doubling up typically adds roughly 5 dB over the higher-rated device, which is how the loudest industrial work is actually covered. Measure first — dual protection is a numbers decision, not a comfort one.
How does this Wave-4 gear fit the existing department?
It's the gap fill: mops for the buckets we already sold, receptacles for the liner program, JRT hardware for the tissue cases, cone signs for the doors A-frames can't hold, and the liner sizes the decode chart listed but the store didn't stock.
What do mil and micron ratings actually mean?
Mil is thousandths of an inch on low-density (LLDPE) bags; micron is thousandths of a millimeter on high-density (HDPE) film. Different materials, different failure modes — our decode guide has the full charts.
How do I pick the right gauge?
Density to waste stream first (LLDPE for mixed and edged waste, HDPE for light dry), then gauge to weight: 0.6-mil for light fill, 1.1-1.6 for working duty, 2+ mil for heavy loads, 3-mil for debris. Overspending on gauge is the most common liner mistake.
Why do rectangular cans need special liners?
Geometry: round-cut bags on Slim Jim rectangles bunch in corners and shortchange overhang — the fit failure that dumps bags into cans. Rectangle-cut liners match the perimeter and hang correctly.
What size liner fits my can?
Width = half the can's circumference; length = height + bottom reach + 3-4 inches of overhang. The free liner size calculator does the math and names the standard size to order.
Why does overhang matter so much?
The 3-4 inches folded over the rim is what carries the load — bags gripped only by friction slide in as they fill. Right-size liners with real overhang are the difference between a bag pull and an excavation.
Sources. Requirements referenced here come from OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and the NIOSH recommendations. Where a consensus standard governs, the ANSI document is named in the text.
Related reference
Related reading in this area: 3m 1100 foam ear plugs, cordless (uncorded) - nrr 29, 200-pair box, 3m 1110 foam earplugs nrr 30 200 pairs, and 3m 1110 corded earplugs - nrr 29 (100 pairs).
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Our methodology
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Researched and written by Steven Eaton, editor of WC Safety. Steven holds no safety certification and does not test products; this page compares what manufacturers and regulators publish, with the gaps in that record marked. Last reviewed August 2026.
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