How to Pack a Bag

Store purchases come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and weights. Some items should never be bagged and other products come with ready to carry packaging that reduce the need for a bag. Shoppers and baggers can work together to properly pack bags and reduce usage.

Bags that are packed right:

• Hold more and reduce the total number of bags used
• More stable in your car
• Usually easier to carry

There are two basic approaches to good bagging technique:

Build Walls Plan
Build walls on sides of bags with boxes or tall, light items - it helps the bag stand up and balances the weight. Fill centers with cans, small cartons and other packages.

No Walls Plan
Use all items to pack the bag out - a filled bag will hold all items in and not spill as easily.

Good bagging technique should also include:

1. Keep cold and wet items separate from other items.
2. Protect glass containers by separating them with small boxes and light packages
3. Mixing heavy and light items in the same bag (Don't put all the heavy items in the same bag.)
4. Only bag items that need to be bagged.

   Do not bag the following items:

   • Packages with handles
   • Gallon jugs
   • Bagged produce
   • Large packages that can go directly into a cart