The Bagster is a simple alternative to rigid construction waste containers. It’s perfect if you’re doing a small remodel, or just don’t have space for a large Dumpster.
As you might have seen yesterday, our Curbly House project is starting to generate a lot of construction debris. We’re ripping out all the ceilings throughout the house, so we’re ending up with generous portions of ceiling tiles, plaster, lathe, and even a few deceased rodents.
But in the case of the Curbly House, getting that stuff hauled away isn’t so simple; there’s no garage at the house – and thus, no driveway – in which to set a Dumpster. And our street parking allowed by permit only on one side (since we’re close to a university, parking in front of our house is always difficult). So putting a waste container on the street would have been really tough.
So when I heard about the Bagster bag, I knew it’d be a good fit for our project. The Bagster Dumpster in a Bag is a durable, woven bag that can hold up to 3,300 pounds or three cubic yards of renovation waste or debris. It’s tough, sturdy, and can take large items like windows, doors, or in our case, long furring strips.
The convenient thing is you can set it right in your front yard, or on the boulevard (or practically anywhere else within reach of the street, alley or driveway). When you schedule a pickup they come with a truck that has an extendable grabber arm.
So, to try it out, I went to the house on Monday and spent about an hour and a half emptying out the front porch. This is where we had been stacking up our piles of ceiling tiles and some other wood scraps, so I was happy to have it cleaned up (I’m sure our neighbors were starting to worry). I was sure to wear a mask, gloves and eye protection.
For this part of our project, the Bagster bag was perfect because it was quick and easy to set up, and didn’t take up any additional space on the street. It comes folded up (ours actually came through the mail!) and one person working alone can easily unfold it.
When you’re ready to have it picked up, you can schedule collection online; mine was picked up within two days of scheduling our pick-up.
How high to fill up the Bagster?
This tough, reinforced woven nylon bag can hold a lot of debris, but do make sure to follow the instructions when filling it. The material must fit below the top edge of the bag. If you overfill it, not only will you risk having dangerous debris fall out, but the hauler may refuse to pick it up as well.
If you’re working on a small or medium-size remodeling or construction project, the Bagster bag might be a good fit; to learn more, visit thebagster.com.
