BS EN 13592 is an international standard that focuses on the collection of types, requirements and test methods of plastic sacks for household waste. BS EN 13592 specifies the general characteristics, test methods and requirements for sacks, bags and bin liners, made from plastic films, used for household waste collection, or household selective waste collection including the collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting). The purpose of BS EN 13592 is biodegradable and compostable sacks, including ties if any, are which comply with EN 13432.
BS EN 13592 on the collection of types, requirements and test methods of plastic sacks for household waste is useful for:
BS EN 13592 gives the requirements for sacks for the collection of household waste except for the separate collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting) and the corresponding test methods.
To consider the specificities of biodegradable waste and organic recycling, BS EN 13592 gives the requirements for sacks for the separate collection of biodegradable waste for organic recycling (biodegradation and composting).
BS EN 13592 also provides the minimum requirement for the resistance to leakage. Other specific test methods may be applied if needed based on an agreement between the supplier and customer. BS EN 13592 intended to determine the overall suitability of the sack when it is filled to its maximum useful capacity.
BS EN 13592 also is intended to verify the strength of the closing system when the sack, filled to its specified test load is picked up.
BS EN 13592:2017 supersedes BS EN 13592:2003 which has been withdrawn. BS EN 13592:2017 has been editorially revised.
EN 13592:2017