Abstract: A rigging arm device includes an elongated bar assembly having a proximate end, and a distal end, a receiving assembly adapted to be removably affixed to the trailer hitch of a motor vehicle and to receive and retain the proximate end of the bar assembly, and a hook assembly operatively affixed to said distal end of said bar assembly. The, hook assembly selectively engages and retains a refuse container for transport and further includes a latch assembly to unlock and lock the hook assembly to the handles of the refuse container.