barrels or re-usable bags??

[gogetter]

Looking for something to load clean up debris in. Landscapers Supply catalog shows two nice options. One is the big 60 gallon barrels (I've seen others using these locally), and the other is something called the Lawn Bagg which comes in 3 sizes (5, 18 and 27 cu.ft.). They are free standing and seem like they would be good because of the storing aspect when not in use.

Both options are in the same $ ballpark. Space is a problem for me, so I'm leaning toward the bags over the barrels.

Just wonder how well the bags will hold up? Anyone with personal experience? Thanks.

[lsylvain]

I just use regular lawn and leaf bags for small amounts of stuff. If there is a lot of stuff I just load it on the truck with a tarp.

[eslawns]

I use a couple of large trash cans. (39 gal?) You can find bags for them anywhere, and when they are full, they don't weigh 80 lbs. I use a 2" hole saw to make a few holes in the bottom and/or sides. This lets air in the holes when you pull out full bags. Here it's illegal (for contractors) to leave bags on the street, but the homeowner can do what they want. I either don't bag (best option) or leave the bags for the h/o to put out, or haul them away for a fee. For debris that would poke holes in plastic bags, I use a plastic landscaper's bag by Rubbermaid. It's about 3 ft tall and in diameter, and cost about $5 from Walmart. I got several last fall, but I have only used one so far. The big bags are just too heavy when they get full, IMO.

[BigEd]

I use the barrels from Lesco for small amounts of stuff,and a tarp for everything else.

[BCLawncare]

I plan to get 2 of the lawn bags, the big ones. I know a guy that has 2 of them he says they work great.I like them because they dont take up too much space

[mdb landscaping]

most guys i see use the barrels from lesco or landscaperssupply. i plan on getting one of the barrels real soon

[steverino]

I have two Lawn Baggs and have all but ceased using the tarps for debris pick-up. Advantage number one is that they don't spill the way a tarp can. Advantage two is they are much easier to manage, prop'em up and fill em up. Advantage three, throw them on the truck tie the handles and you'r out of there.

[Roger]

Can somebody be more specific about the company? I have a catalog from Commercial Landscape Supply, Inc in Irvine, CA. Is this the catalog that has these items? I don't find them in my catalog. It is the 2000-2001 edition.

Thanks.

[gogetter]

Originally posted by Roger
Can somebody be more specific about the company? I have a catalog from Commercial Landscape Supply, Inc in Irvine, CA. Is this the catalog that has these items?

This company is located in N.Y. They have a web site at:

http://www.landscapersupply.com

[CSRA Landscaping]

I just use a regular, outdoor, plastic trash can, good size, and throw it in the back of the truck. The city has a dropoff site that I take all my stuff to, so I just back up and throw it in the bin. Sure beats bagging.

[ronslawncare]

i use the giant landscape can for cleanups load them up with sticks but for bagging regular can.i bought those bags to fit it gets to heavy and the bags are costly.

[gogetter]

Originally posted by steverino
I have two Lawn Baggs. Advantage two is they are much easier to manage, prop'em up and fill em up

Hey Steverino, I was concerned with how well they stay propped up and open? Don't really wanna have to hold it with one hand and fill with the other. So do they hold thier shape, even over time? Thanks for the input (that goes for everyone else too. Thanks!).

[steverino]

When empty one side might collapse a bit. However, if you fold over the top edge a little bit they stay open fine.

http://theproductfactory.com/lawn_baggs.htm

[lamblawnscaping]

When bagging grass clippings we empty the grass gobbler in one spot of lawn that has already been mowed in a pile. When one person is done with everything but blowing they just take 50 gallon drum liners, step in the bag with both feet and grab the middle with one hand to hold it open and use your other hand to shove the grass in. You can bag a big pile(8 grass gobblers full) in 3 or 4 minutes. Then just set the bags by the curb and you take nothing with you.

[tomoaktree]

Hey gogetter,

Did you ever end getting those bags from lawnbagg ? If so , how did they work out?

[landscaper3]

Go with the Lawn Bags!!! All our crews have at least one aboard the truck. They are REALLLL rugged a must!!!!

[kutnkru]

If space is a problem for cans tarps etc. why not check into a tailgate loader. You can shred debris down to virtually nothing and keep your crews productive.

We tarp what we can and haul it to the curb to be loaded into the trucks.

If dumping is a real problem for your locale you mught just want to double mulch the property and leave (no pun intended) the debris in the turf areas.

This is a great form of compost, and is one of the healthiest forms of renovation you can offer clients. You wont lose money because its all T&M, and you wont have to worry about what to do if the trucks become too full and you have no dump sites nearby at your disposal.

Hope this helps.
Kris

[gogetter]

Did you ever end getting those bags from lawnbagg ? If so , how did they work out? [/B][/QUOTE]

Hey tomoaktree, yeah I bought one, the largest one. It works well. I mostly use it when trimming hedges and small trees. It's very strong and durable, but a bit pricey.
I guess the only real advantage over a regular tarp is that it kinda stands up on it's own. If the wife was handy with a sewing machine, I'd probably ask her to try to make a couple out of a heavy duty tarp, but she can barely sew a button on, so.......:rolleyes:

[LandscaperPro]

This company is located in N.Y. They have a web site at:

http://www.landscapersupply.com

LandscaperPro, formerly Landscaper Supply, carries these bags in several different options. You can find them here:

http://www.landscaperpro.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=129

We would like to thank all of you for your support by giving you an additional 5% OFF your order. Just use the Coupon Code "LAWNSITE" when checking out.

Thanks again and have a great season!

[KS_Grasscutter]

LandscaperPro, formerly Landscaper Supply, carries these bags in several different options. You can find them here:

http://www.landscaperpro.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=129

We would like to thank all of you for your support by giving you an additional 5% OFF your order. Just use the Coupon Code "LAWNSITE" when checking out.

Thanks again and have a great season!

Wow, this post was from like 6 years ago...