Abstract: A side-guard system for inside of a flexible bag is provided, including a first substantially cylindrical rigid member and a second substantially cylindrical rigid member configured to nest inside the first substantially cylindrical rigid member, wherein, a flexible bag can be inserted into the first substantially cylindrical rigid member with the open side of the bag hanging over and sandwiched in place between the first open top side the first substantially cylindrical rigid member and the one or more peripheral rounded lip handles of the second open to side of the second substantially cylindrical rigid member.

Abstract: The present invention includes a side-guard for inside of a flexible bag, including a substantially cylindrical rigid member able to fit inside a flexible bag, the substantially cylindrical rigid member including an open top side and an open bottom side and a peripheral side wall, wherein the peripheral side wall is inclined toward the central axis of the substantially cylindrical rigid member; and one or more handle means that are integral to or attached toward the top open top side of the substantially cylindrical member.