Abstract: A trash bag retainer includes a generally cylindrical wire frame having fixed bottom and upper support rings connected by vertical support members. A hinged clamping ring overlies the fixed upper support ring for frictionally clamping a plastic trash bag within the wire frame. A counter weight has an apertured lobe mounted for pivotal movement on the upper support ring and has an upper end portion provided with a recess which receives an edge portion of the clamping ring for retaining the clamping ring in an open position during installation of a trash bag. A ground insertion spike is mounted on the bottom support ring for movement between operative and retracted positions. In the operative position, the ground inserted spike retains the wire frame at a desired location. A plurality of rings are provided on the wire frame for securing the frame to a stationary object and for retaining the clamping ring in a closed position.