A bag holding device for refuse containers 12will suspend a platform 36 using a plurality of elastic cords 20 to provide for greater accessibility to the bag 22. A plurality of U-shaped clips 14 are disclosed spaced apart about the upper lip 16 of a refuse container 12 being attached to the refuse bag 22 in such a manner as to maintain the bag 22 in an open position. Alligator-like clips 18 are used to secure the bag 22 to the U-shaped clips 14 and a ring 30 is used for attaching the elastic cords 20 and the alligator-like clips 18 to the U-shaped clips 14.