Bulka Bags

Lofts offers a full range of quarry and landscaping materials in Bulka Bags.

Bulka Bags made from durable woven polypropylene, these convenient bags are ideal for construction, landscaping, and gardening projects — especially where access is tight or specific quantities are required. Strong enough to handle heavy loads, Bulka Bags make transport, storage, and handling more efficient while also helping to reduce waste on-site.

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Uses

Bulka Bags are commonly used to transport and store a wide range of bulk materials, including crushed rock, aggregates, topsoil, sand, decorative stones, and mulch. They’re a versatile option for projects of all sizes, from large-scale construction and landscaping to smaller home and garden improvements.

Common Applications

  • High-rise and commercial builds with restricted access
  • Large material orders requiring specific unloading or placement
  • Lower-ground or basement projects where precise delivery is essential and access is limited.

Benefits

Why choose Bulka Bags for your project?

  • Cost-effective – Hold large volumes of material, reducing multiple trips or excess waste.
  • High capacity – Each bag holds up to 1.5 tonnes, perfect for dense materials like sand, gravel, or crushed rock.
  • Space-saving – Fold flat when empty for convenient storage.
  • Durable design – Made from strong woven polypropylene to withstand tough conditions.
  • Easy handling – Equipped with heavy-duty lifting loops for cranes, forklifts, or Hiabs.
  • Perfect for limited access – Can be craned over fences or positioned at upper or lower levels where trucks can’t reach.
  • Clean and contained – Reduce site mess and improve organisation.
  • Flexible delivery – Order smaller quantities than a full truck load, with direct placement where needed.

Delivery & Unloading Options

Delivery

  • Delivered by tray truck
  • Can be supplied on a pallet if required

Unloading

Bulka bags may be unloaded using a crane, Hiab or forklift. It’s the responsibility of site personnel to ensure the chosen equipment and handling methods comply with all relevant safety regulations, and are carried out in a way that prevents injury, damage or loss.

Crane with a cage

When using a crane with a cage, the cage wraps around the Bulka Bag and pallet, requiring at least 300mm of space between bags for safe lifting.

Crane without a cage

Without a cage, the crane can lift the bags directly by the handles, which does not require spacing between bags.

Hiab

A Hiab (truck-mounted crane) can also lift Bulka Bags using their lifting loops, making it ideal for accurate placement in hard-to-reach or restricted-access areas.
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Forklift

A forklift can be used to lift pallets with Bulka Bags on top or lift the bags directly by their handles.

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Terms & Conditions

FAQs

A Bulka Bag, also known as a bulk bag or big/jumbo bag, is a large, flexible bag made from durable woven polypropylene. Designed for strength and convenience, these bags hold bulk materials such as sand, gravel, mulch, topsoil and other landscaping or construction products.

Bulka Bags are ideal for projects with limited site access or where materials need to be delivered to elevated or lower-ground areas. Each bag features strong lifting loops, allowing safe and efficient handling by crane (with or without cage), Hiab or forklift.

Bulka Bags hold around 1m³ of material and are rated for loads of up to 1.5 tonnes, depending on the product. When placed on the ground, their base measures roughly 1 metre by 1 metre. Once filled, they are too heavy to move manually and require a machine or pallet jack for relocation.

Bulka Bags are delivered on a tray truck and can be supplied on pallets if required, to make removal, handling, and placement easier.

For safety reasons, bulka bags are only for single use. They can be safely lifted multiple times - as long as they remain in good condition while being on site - but they cannot be refilled. Once your project is complete, the bags can be placed in your council bin or repurposed as a convenient garden waste bag.

Bulka bags can be unloaded by crane, Hiab or forklift. Site personnel are responsible for ensuring equipment and handling comply with safety regulations to prevent injury, damage or loss.

  • Hiab (truck-mounted crane) - lifts Bulka Bags using the lifting loops.
  • Crane with cage – wraps around the Bulka Bag and pallet.
  • Crane without cage – lifts Bulka Bags directly by the handles.
  • Forklift – lift pallets loaded with Bulka Bags or lift Bulka Bags directly by the handles.
You only need spacing when using a crane with a cage. The cage wraps around the Bulka Bag and pallet, so it requires at least 300mm of space between bags to fit properly and lift safely. If you’re using a crane without a cage, a Hiab, or a forklift, no spacing is required as the bags are lifted directly by their lifting loops. Other Benefits of Spacing: 
  • Minimising Damage:Bags that rub against each other during transport can suffer tears and abrasion. Spacing prevents this friction, preserving the integrity of the bags.
  • Reducing Spillage Risk:Spaced bags are less likely to move during sudden stops or sharp turns, significantly lowering the risk of contents spilling.
  • Easier & More Efficient UnloadingAdequate spacing gives the crane, Hiab, and forklift the room needed to manoeuvre safely and position the bags without risk of damage.
    *Bulka bags on truck with spacing
    *Bulka bags on truck without spacing
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