Abstract: A system for dispensing trash bags comprises a dispenser including an opening from which stored trash bags may be removed. A prong is positioned to extend partially across the opening of the dispenser. In an additional embodiment, the dispenser is stored within a container having a plurality of exterior walls, an upper opening, and a floor. The floor of the dispenser contains an elevated portion with an aperture extending therethrough. A prong is positioned to extend partially across the aperture. In additional embodiments, the disclosure pertains to methods of removing a trash bag from a dispenser where the bag comes into contact with a prong extending either from the dispenser or the container. The prong acts to at least partially unfold the bag upon removal from the dispenser, aiding the user in securing the trash bag to a garbage can.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to garbage cans. An integrated garbage can and garbage bag dispenser in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a container having a floor, walls and an open top. A portion of the floor is elevated and has an opening for receiving garbage bags. A lip of the opening slopes down from the opening to a generally horizontal, flat surface of the elevated floor. A drawer extends from a wall of the garbage can near the bottom of the garbage can, and the drawer receives a garbage bag dispenser containing a plurality of garbage bags. When the drawer contains the garbage bag dispenser and is in a closed position, the drawer is positioned below the elevated floor and the bags of the dispenser align with the opening such that the bags may extend up into the container through the floor via the opening.