Allison S Shawnee , KS June 16, 2015 We just bought a house with a trash compactor and heard you need special bags for it We measured and bought the right size bags. Now we just need to figure out what goes and doesn't go into a trash compactor and how to use it. Neither my husband nor I have ever had one or known anyone with one before. 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes