a simple , portable carrier for a non - rigid container such as a plastic bag or sack that permits container to remain open for filling with articles or materials while serving as a carrying handle , especially suitable for highway crew members cleaning debris over long stretches of roadway . device is comprised of a rigid member such as a hollow rod , snug - fitting end caps , and end cap retaining bands . a segment of the open end of container is entrapped at each end of rigid member and held in place by friction between end caps and each end of rigid member . the device is reusable and is small enough to be carried in a pocket or on a belt loop .