FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BAGSTER®, BAG Where can I purchase the Bagster bag?

Bagster bags can be purchased at local home improvement retailers. To find the stores in your area where the Bagster bag is available, click here .

Are there costs associated with using a Bagster bag?

Bagster bags typically cost less than renting a metal dumpster and can be more convenient for your small projects.

Do you service my city?

Waste Management is expanding the Bagster bag collection service to more areas across the United States and Canada. To see if we provide collection service in your ZIP/Postal code, click here .

How do I schedule a Bagster bag collection?

After you have filled your Bagster bag, simply schedule your collection online. or call 1-877-789-BAGS (2247). Please provide the collection address, location of the Bagster bag on the property, contents in your Bagster bag, payment (using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Discover Card is also accepted in the United States) and damage waiver, if required. View Damage Waiver for United States or Canada. Your Bagster bag cannot be collected without these details and payment.

Our customer care representatives are available Monday through Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (CST). Collections are made Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

How do I cancel my collection?

If you need to cancel your scheduled Bagster bag collection, we require notification within one (1) business day of your scheduled collection. To cancel your collection, please call 1-877-789-BAGS (2247).

When will you collect my Bagster bag?

Waste Management will collect your Bagster bag within three (3) business days of scheduling your collection. For example, if you contact us on Wednesday, your Bagster bag will be collected sometime on Thursday, Friday, or Monday. You do not need to be present for collection.

How do I pay for the collection of my Bagster bag?

Payment for your Bagster bag collection and disposal is made to Waste Management* at the time your order is placed. You can schedule and pay for your collection online. or by phone at 1.877.789.BAGS (2247). Payments can be made using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Discover Card is also accepted in the United States. You are not required to be present for collection. Additional fees may apply if the scheduled collection cannot be performed due to non-payment.

The Bagster bag is provided by WM Bagco, LLC in the United States and Waste Management of Canada Corporation in Canada. Collection services provided by a local operating subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc in the United States, Waste Management of Canada Corporation and WM Quebec, Inc in Canada, or a contracted third party, licensed where required by law. Bagster®, Dumpster in a Bag®, BUY. FILL. GONE.®, Take It On®, Conteneur En Sac®, and Relevez Le Défi® are marks of WM Bagco, LLC. Waste Management of New York, LLC, NYC BIC #1146.

What happens to the items that I put into my Bagster bag?

Waste Management* safely disposes of all debris at licensed disposal facilities. We are committed to the responsible disposal of all debris. Please NOTE: If unacceptable items are found in your Bagster bag, your bag will not be collected and you will be responsible for properly disposing of the materials. Additional fees may apply. Unacceptable items include, but are not limited to, anything toxic or hazardous, paint, oil, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs or ballasts, appliances, electronics, food waste, railroad ties, tires, medical waste, pesticides, chemicals and, in some areas, yard waste.

The Bagster bag is provided by WM Bagco, LLC in the United States and Waste Management of Canada Corporation in Canada. Collection services provided by a local operating subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc in the United States, Waste Management of Canada Corporation and WM Quebec, Inc in Canada, or a contracted third party, licensed where required by law. Bagster®, Dumpster in a Bag®, BUY. FILL. GONE.®, Take It On®, Conteneur En Sac®, and Relevez Le Défi® are marks of WM Bagco, LLC. Waste Management of New York, LLC, NYC BIC #1146.

Who collects the Bagster bag?

The Bagster bag is provided by WM Bagco, LLC in the United States and Waste Management of Canada Corporation in Canada. Collection services provided by a local operating subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc in the United States, Waste Management of Canada Corporation and WM Quebec, Inc in Canada, or a contracted third party, licensed where required by law. Bagster®, Dumpster in a Bag®, BUY. FILL. GONE.®, Take It On®, Conteneur En Sac®, and Relevez Le Défi® are marks of WM Bagco, LLC. Waste Management of New York, LLC, NYC BIC #1146.

How big is the Bagster bag? Are there multiple sizes?

The Bagster bag is available in one size only. It can hold 3 cubic yards/606 gallons of debris and is strong enough to hold up to 3,300 lb. The bag is 8' long by 4' wide by 2'6" tall, big enough to hold full sheets of plywood or drywall.

How strong is the Bagster bag?

The Bagster bag is strong enough to hold up to 3,300 lb. To ensure the strength of the Bagster bag, fill it according to the directions included with the bag. Do not move or drag your Bagster bag after filling it. The Bagster bag won't tear if punctured, unless sharp objects continue to cut through the material.

Will the Bagster bag fill with water when it rains? Is it waterproof?

The Bagster bag is not waterproof. Because it is a woven material, it will not hold water or protect anything from getting wet.

Is there a weight limit?

The Bagster bag can hold up to 3,300 lb. We can accept up to one cubic yard of heavy materials such as dirt, brick, rock, sod, concrete, sand, asphalt, plaster, stucco, etc. For safety reasons, Waste Management* will NOT collect a Bagster bag that is loaded with more than one cubic yard of heavy debris. (Additional fees may apply if a scheduled collection cannot be performed due to overloading.)

The Bagster bag is provided by WM Bagco, LLC in the United States and Waste Management of Canada Corporation in Canada. Collection services provided by a local operating subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc in the United States, Waste Management of Canada Corporation and WM Quebec, Inc in Canada, or a contracted third party, licensed where required by law. Bagster®, Dumpster in a Bag®, BUY. FILL. GONE.®, Take It On®, Conteneur En Sac®, and Relevez Le Défi® are marks of WM Bagco, LLC. Waste Management of New York, LLC, NYC BIC #1146.

What is the Bagster bag made of that allows it to hold so much weight?

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