Abstract: A flat, substantially square, or rectangular, insert with one or more vertical perforations, or fold lines, to facilitate folding for insertion into a soft-sided container such as a bag or a sack. The insert can include two stamped out areas for hand holds. The hand holds can be lined with handle liners for improved comfort and grip. The insert can be reusable, semi-reusable, or disposable depending on the materials used. The insert can include one or more bag retainers to further support the soft-sided container and prevent it from falling off of the insert. The insert may be sized and shaped to fit the inner dimensions of a variety of soft-sided containers for the purpose of providing the container with sufficient support to hold it in the fully open and usable position, preventing the container from collapsing during use.

Abstract: A flat rectangular, reusable piece of cardboard having dimensions of (32?×36?×¼?) with two (2) vertical perforations, and two (2) stamped out areas for hand holds. This flat, rectangular, reusable piece of cardboard may be shaped to fit the inner dimensions of a standard (34?×16?×12?) lawn and garden refuse bag for the purpose of providing said lawn and garden refuse bag with sufficient support to hold it in the fully open and usable position, preventing lawn and garden refuse bag from collapsing during use.