Abstract: A trash bag holder which includes a rectangular support frame having a peripheral lip that depends from the frame. An adjustable handle extends outwardly from the support frame. The frame is engaged by a standard plastic trash bag such that the mouth of the bag extends through, wraps over and grips the frame to hold the bag in an open condition. The handle may be set in a near vertical position for loading near the ground, and at 90.degree. to the frame for hanging on a hook mounted on a wall.