I recently stopped using trash bags so that I am, officially, a plastic bag free household. Whatever can't be composted or recyled goes directly into my trash can's removeable hard plastic insert. I put a little of my cats litter (it's just ground up walnut shells) in the bottom to keep down the smell and absorb any rogue liquids.
It's gone considerably better than I anticipated so far. Has anyone else tried eliminating trash bags? If so, how has your experience been?
They make these corn based compostable trash bags that might be another alternative worth considering.