Everything You Need to Know About Mesh Throw Tarps

Published on 04/18/24

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What Are Mesh Throw Tarps?


Mesh Throw Tarps can also be known around the tarping industry as mesh hand tarps, mesh throw tarps, landscape tarps, or waste bin tarps. Although there may be many different names for these tarps are vital to keeping waste products and landscaping trimmings safely secured inside.

Mesh Throw Tarps are designed to keep waste inside dumpsters and dump trucks and prevent the debris from coming out while on the road. Some of the common products that are transported with these tarps include trees, sod, landscape clippings, and general waste.

These tarps are made with a mesh weave that makes these tarps lighter in weight compared to traditional tarp systems and also allows for stretching to occur to prevent the tarp from becoming damaged or torn. These tarps are available in different sizes ranging from 10-yard, 15-yard, 20-yard, 30-yard, and 40-yard tarp covers depending on your tarp needs.

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How Mesh Hand Tarps Can Help Keep You Safe


One of the biggest ways that mesh hand tarps or mesh throw tarps can help you stay safe while on the road is by preventing debris from being thrown out of the dumpster while driving on the road. Debris that flies out of the dumpster while on the road is at risk of damaging other motorists’ vehicles or property. Using our mesh hand tarps can help avoid costly insurance claims and provide you with peace of mind that your debris stays safely inside the dumpster until you are ready to unload.

Made from PVC mesh fabric and is a seamless one-piece construction (no welded pieces) to provide ultimate strength and durability. This plasticized PVC material helps to offer excellent protection against atmospheric agents and adverse weather conditions you may experience. These PVC resins are applied to the polyester yarns as the yarns go through a PVC bath and then are tentered with high heat to lock the fibers in place. Webbing is also sewn on the sleeve end of the tarp for better protection against tear and abrasions.

This combination helps to give you a high tear strength for rugged applications in the hauling industry. It also helps to allow airflow while containing the load. This simply relieves air pressure which normally tears most tarp fabrics. Our mesh tarps are also designed with No. 4 brass tooth grommets that will not rust and are placed along the sewn hem of the pocket.

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Applications for PVC Mesh Tarp Systems


  • Refuse Hauling Tarps
  • Waste Hauling Tarps
  • Gravel Hauling Tarps
  • Sand Hauling Tarps
  • Tree Hauling Tarps
  • Landscaping Hauling Tarps
  • Debris Hauling Tarps
  • Trash Hauling Tarps
  • Wood Chip Hauling Tarps
  • Mulch Hauling Tarps
  • Contractor Tarps
  • Front to rear replacement tarps
  • Rubbish Hauling Tarps
  • Saw Mill Waste Tarps
  • Replacement dump truck tarps
  • Flip tarps
  • Arm tarps
  • Replacement Flip tarps
  • Replacement Arm tarps
  • Agricultural Hauling


These are just some of the many different applications that mesh tarp systems work great for. The flow-through weave design helps to allow airflow through the tarp system to prevent wind from flapping the tarp which could cause tearing and abrasion.

We have a wide selection of heavy-duty mesh tarps available so please carefully measure your dumpster, truck bed, or trailer to ensure that you receive the right mesh tarp for your tarping needs. We offer same-day shipping for our manual throw cover tarps for landscapers, construction dumpsters, and waste bin tarps.

If you have any questions our mesh tarp experts are standing by and willing to lend a helping hand and can be reached best by giving us a call at 866-840-1354 or by using our Contact Us via email. We look forward to helping you find the ideal mesh tarping system for all of your hauling needs.

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Frequently Asked Mesh Tarp System Questions


Are Mesh Tarps Waterproof? – Mesh Tarps are designed to be a containment net and can stretch to avoid damage to the tarp system. Mesh tarps are also designed to allow airflow to prevent the tarps from flapping in the wind which could cause tearing from long-term usage. Due to these features, the tarps are not waterproof and some water may make its way through the mesh tarp system. Although in heavy rains they may help to reduce the amount of water that passes through the tarps.

Can Mesh Tarps Stretch? – Yes, mesh tarp systems are designed to stretch to prevent the tarp from becoming damaged. They are also manually installed and are designed for anything from sand, tree branches, agriculture, debris, trash, gravel, waste, wood chippings, mulch, sawmill waste, and more.

Are You Able To Wash Mesh Tarps? – Before you wash your mesh tarp system you should refer to your manufacturer’s specifications for your tarp. Mesh tarps can be washed using warm water with light pressure and a soft brush, but you should always avoid the use of any harsh chemicals as they could damage the PVC mesh material.