Heavy duty and extra heavy duty rubble sacks in a box of 100. Sized at 20×30 inches, these tear-resistant builders bags handle rubble, soil, hardcore and general site waste. Two grades available to suit the job.
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Extra Heavy Duty Rubble Sacks - Box 100
£17.48£20.98
Heavy Duty Rubble Sacks - Box 100
£12.48£14.98
Heavy duty rubble sacks are one of those site essentials that nobody thinks about until they run out. These builders rubble sacks come in a box of 100, sized at 20 x 30 inches (50 x 73cm), and are available in two grades: heavy duty and extra heavy duty. Whether you are bagging up broken bricks, wet soil, or mixed demolition waste, having the right sack for the load saves time and avoids the particular joy of watching the bottom give way halfway across a site.
The 20 x 30 inch format is the standard builders rubble sack size used across the trade. It gives enough volume to make filling worthwhile without becoming impossible to lift once loaded with dense material. At 100 sacks per box, this is a proper trade quantity that keeps a job running without constant reordering.
Choosing Between Heavy Duty and Extra Heavy Duty Rubble Sacks
The heavy duty grade handles general site clearance well: plasterboard offcuts, light rubble, packaging waste, soil from garden clearance, and similar loads. These are the sacks you reach for when the material is mixed or moderate in weight.
The extra heavy duty grade is built for the denser, sharper stuff. Broken concrete, hardcore, ceramic tile waste, and heavy masonry all put serious stress on a sack, particularly when the load shifts during carrying. The thicker gauge resists puncture and tear under these conditions far better than standard builders bags. If your site involves any demolition or groundworks, the extra heavy duty option is worth the marginal difference in cost per sack.
Reusable Where Conditions Allow
Both grades can be reused when the contents are tipped and the sack is not damaged. On longer projects this adds up, particularly where skips are being filled in stages and sacks are used to transport material rather than disposed of with it. Do not push reuse beyond what the bag can handle, though. A compromised sack loaded with hardcore is not a problem you want to discover at knee height.
These heavy duty rubble sacks are used by builders, groundworkers, demolition crews, landscapers, and general contractors. They are equally useful for property clearances, renovation work, and loft conversions where loose material needs moving out in manageable loads. The box format keeps sacks tidy on site and protects them from contamination before use.
At this pack size and price point, these rubble sacks represent straightforward trade value. No complicated spec to worry about, no particular technique required. Fill them, tie them, move them. Two grades, one standard size, and enough in the box to get a serious job done without running short.
Pro Tip: When filling heavy duty rubble sacks with dense material like concrete or hardcore, fill to around two thirds capacity rather than the top so the sack stays manageable and the base seam is not under constant maximum load.
Heavy duty rubble sacks are used across construction, demolition, landscaping, and renovation work wherever loose waste material needs to be bagged and moved. Typical loads include broken bricks, concrete pieces, ceramic tiles, plasterboard, hardcore, soil, gravel, and mixed site debris. They are equally useful on domestic renovation jobs and larger commercial clearance projects.
Groundworkers use them during excavation to bag spoil for removal. Builders and joiners use them to clear offcuts and packaging at the end of each day. Landscapers use them for soil, turf, and stone. The extra heavy duty grade is particularly suited to demolition work where sharp, heavy fragments are involved.
Best For
Rubble and broken masonry
Hardcore and concrete waste
Soil and spoil removal
Demolition debris
General site clearance
Renovation waste
Available In
Heavy Duty grade
Extra Heavy Duty grade
Box of 100 sacks
Size: 20 x 30 inches (50 x 73cm)
Key Features
Tear resistant construction
Standard builders sack dimensions
Two load-rated grades
Reusable where undamaged
Trade box quantity of 100
Not suitable for: Not suitable for wet, liquid, or chemical waste. The extra heavy duty grade should be selected for sharp or dense materials such as hardcore and broken concrete, as the standard heavy duty grade is not intended for sustained loads of this type.
Open the sack fully before loading to ensure the base is properly seated. Load material evenly rather than tipping everything to one side, which puts uneven stress on the seam. For dense material such as rubble or hardcore, fill to around two thirds of the sack's capacity to keep the weight manageable and reduce strain on the bag.
Tie the neck securely before moving. When stacking filled sacks, keep heavier sacks at the base and do not stack so high that they become unstable. Sacks intended for reuse should be checked for any punctures or weak spots at the base before reloading.
Select the correct grade: heavy duty for general waste, extra heavy duty for dense or sharp material such as concrete and hardcore
Open the sack fully and ensure the base is flat and the sides are extended before loading
Fill to approximately two thirds capacity when loading dense or heavy material
Distribute the load evenly to avoid stress on any single seam or area
Tie the neck of the sack securely before lifting or moving
Inspect any sack intended for reuse before refilling, checking the base seam and sides for damage
What is the difference between the heavy duty and extra heavy duty grades?
The heavy duty grade suits general site waste such as light rubble, soil, plasterboard, and mixed debris. The extra heavy duty grade uses a thicker gauge material that resists tearing and puncture under heavier, sharper loads such as broken concrete, hardcore, and ceramic tile waste. If you are doing demolition or groundworks, the extra heavy duty grade is the safer choice.
Can these rubble sacks be reused?
Yes, both grades can be reused provided the sack is undamaged after emptying. Check the base seam and sides before refilling, particularly if the previous load included sharp material. Do not reuse a sack that shows any sign of puncture or tearing at the seam.
Are these the standard size used on building sites?
Yes. At 20 x 30 inches (50 x 73cm), these are the standard builders rubble sack dimensions used across the UK trade. The size gives enough volume to make filling worthwhile while keeping loaded sacks manageable by one person when not overfilled with very dense material.
Both grades of these rubble sacks are manufactured from polypropylene woven material, giving a combination of tensile strength and tear resistance suited to site conditions. The extra heavy duty grade uses a heavier gauge construction throughout, including reinforced base seams, to handle abrasive and high-density loads. Both grades measure 20 x 30 inches (50 x 73cm) and are supplied in a box of 100.
Size
20 x 30 inches (50 x 73cm)
Pack Quantity
100 sacks per box
Available Grades
Heavy Duty, Extra Heavy Duty
Material
Polypropylene woven
Reusable
Yes
Size
Extra Heavy Duty Rubble Sacks – Box 100, Heavy Duty Rubble Sacks – Box 100
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