Earth Rated Dog Poo Bags, Guaranteed Leak Proof and Extra Thick Waste Bag Refill Rolls For Dogs, Lavender Scented, 270 Count
Reviewed 9 August 2026 · price checked live
Check price on Amazon →Overview
With more than 200,000 ratings this is the most-rated product in our dog category, which is a reminder that the most-bought pet products are consumables rather than gadgets. Poo bags are a low-stakes purchase until one fails, at which point the difference between a good and a bad bag becomes extremely clear.
- Brand
- Earth Rated
- Amazon rating
- 4.8 / 5 from 216,950 ratings
- vs Dogs
- 0.2 above the category median of 4.6
- Rank in category
- 1 of 27 rated dogs we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £1.12 to £69.29)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
How it compares in Dogs
Across the 27 rated dogs products we track, the typical score is 4.6 out of 5. This one sits at 4.8, which puts it in the upper quarter of the category rather than level with it. Where almost everything is rated well, the gap at the top is small in points and large in practice. That places it first of the 27 we rank here.
It carries 216,950 ratings against a category median of 8,368. A rating from a large base is harder to distort and tends to hold up over time, so a high score here means more than the same score on a new listing.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £1.12 to £69.29, where the midpoint is about £11.65. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
Worked out from the 27 dogs products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Thickness and size are the whole product
The failure modes of a cheap bag are tearing on the roll, splitting at the seam, and being too small to knot comfortably. Thicker bags fix all three, and this is the main practical difference between the budget end and the rest of the market.
Size matters more than people expect. A bag that is technically big enough but awkward to tie is the one that ends up leaking in a pocket. If you have a large dog, buy for the dog you have rather than the average.
The compostable and biodegradable question, honestly
This is the part of the category most likely to mislead, and it is worth being clear. A bag described as <strong>biodegradable</strong> or made partly from plant material does not break down meaningfully in landfill, because landfill lacks the oxygen and conditions required. It goes to the same place as any other bag.
<strong>Certified compostable</strong> bags are a different thing, but they need an industrial composting facility, and in most of the UK dog waste is not accepted in council garden-waste collections. So unless you have access to a specific dog-waste composting scheme, the environmental benefit of the bag is mostly in what it is made from rather than what happens to it afterwards.
That is not an argument against buying them; a bag made with less virgin plastic is still a smaller footprint. It is an argument against believing the bag disappears.
Practical buying advice
Buy in bulk. Poo bags do not expire in any meaningful sense and the per-bag cost drops sharply with pack size, which is why the large multipacks dominate the ratings.
Check whether you want scented or unscented. Scented masks odour in a pocket on a long walk, which some owners value and others find worse than the original problem. Both versions of this product exist, so choose deliberately rather than by accident.
Finally, whatever the bag, bin it. The single worst outcome in this category is a tied bag left on a path or hanging from a tree, where it will outlast everyone involved.
Key features
- ROLL ON: Our compact and convenient dog poo bag refill rolls help you keep poo bags where you need them–everywhere
- DURABLE & LEAKPROOF: Extra long, extra strong and 100% leak-proof guaranteed to keep hands clean on the go
- BETTER BAGS : A new generation of high quality & durable dog poo bags made from 65% certified post-consumer recycled plastic. Giving a second life to over 5 million pounds of landfill-bound plastic a year
- OUR MISSION: At Earth Rated, We are on a mission to make life with dogs simpler and better. We are also proudly B Corp Certified
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: This pack includes 270 lavender scented Earth Rated dog poo bags that measure 22 cm x 33 cm on 18 refill rolls
Frequently asked questions
Are biodegradable dog poo bags actually better for the environment?
Partly. A bag made with less virgin plastic has a smaller manufacturing footprint. But biodegradable bags do not break down meaningfully in landfill, which lacks the conditions required, so the benefit is in what the bag is made from rather than what happens after disposal.
Can I compost dog poo bags at home?
Generally no. Certified compostable bags need industrial composting, and most UK councils do not accept dog waste in garden-waste collections. Unless you have access to a specific dog-waste scheme, they go in the general waste bin.
What size poo bags do I need for a large dog?
Buy for your dog rather than the average. A bag that is technically large enough but awkward to knot is the one that leaks. Larger, thicker bags cost very little more per bag when bought in bulk.
Scented or unscented poo bags?
Scented masks odour while the bag is in your pocket on a long walk, which some owners value. Others find the perfume worse than what it covers. Both exist, so pick deliberately.
Is it cheaper to buy poo bags in bulk?
Considerably, and they do not deteriorate in storage. Per-bag cost drops sharply with pack size, which is why the large multipacks are the ones that dominate this category.
Not sure yet?
See how it stacks up against the Amazon Basics alternative: Earth Rated Dog Poo Bags, Guaranteed vs Amazon Basics Dog Poop/Waste Bags without →
