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Dandy Bag®
Inlet Protection Bags for Sediment Control and Stormwater Compliance
You can tell it’s a Dandy the moment you open it up. Our flagship product, the patented Dandy Bag®, is designed to take a lot of hard knocks. Use the Dandy Bag with flat grates (including round) and mountable curbs for expert stormwater runoff management. Our reliable sediment control bags filter out all sludgy, sediment-laden stormwater and capture all suspended solids from the slowed flow prior to entering the inlet. compliance-level performance.
Unique Product Benefits
- Unique, patented design keeps silt, sediment and debris out of storm systems
- Reduces or eliminates the need to flush or clean inlets
- Bright orange monofilament geotextile can be seen in any weather
- Sizes built to fit any inlet in any municipality
- Easy to install, maintain and inspect
- Can be reused multiple times, unlike other sediment bags
- Available with optional oil absorbents
Exceptional, Long-Lasting Storm Drain Inlet Protection
Dandy Curb is made of high-quality, domestically-sourced raw materials and features design innovations that enhance erosion and sediment control performance. Because it’s fabricated from a super-strong, bright orange monofilament geotextile, the Dandy Bag® is highly visible in any type of weather. Inspectors like it because they can see that your curb inlet is securely protected without getting out of their car. You’ll like it because it can be reused, delivering optimal curb inlet protection job after job.
Made in America, Shipped Fast
Like all our proprietary sediment control products, we make Dandy Bag at our manufacturing facility in Ohio. We maintain high inventory levels so we can drop-ship it to you within 5 days, no matter where you are in the country. This fast turnaround is possible because we only use U.S. suppliers and vendors and have a large distribution network. We can move fast so you can get it fast — even if it’s a custom-sized solution.
This commitment supports Build America Buy America requirements with reliable, high-performance stormwater control solutions.
Step 1
Place the empty Dandy Bag over the grate with the grate standing on its end.
Step 2
If you’re using optional oil absorbents, place the absorbent pillow in the pouch on the bottom of the unit, then attach the pillow to the tether loop.
Step 3
Holding the lifting device, place the grate into its frame.
Dandy Bag is easy to maintain. All you need to do is:
- Remove all accumulated sediment and debris from the surface and vicinity of the unit after each storm event.
- Remove the sediment that has accumulated within the containment area of the Dandy Bag as needed.
- If you’re using optional oil absorbents, remove and replace the absorbent pillow when it’s near saturation.
FAQs About Dandy Bag® and Sediment Control Bags
What is the Dandy Bag used for?
The Dandy Bag is used for inlet protection to capture sediment, debris, and pollutants before they enter storm drains and keep construction sites on the right side of stormwater compliance requirements.
How does the Dandy Bag compare to other sediment control bags?
Unlike many other sediment control bags, the Dandy Bag is reusable, highly visible for inspectors, and durable enough for long-term use in heavy rain events and tough jobsite conditions.
Can the Dandy Bag be used for curb inlet protection?
Yes, the Dandy Bag works with flat grates and mountable curbs. It’s suitable for curb inlet protection as well as storm drain inlet protection.
How does the Dandy Bag support stormwater compliance?
Each Dandy Bag helps your site meet strict erosion and sediment control requirements, per NPDES II and other regulations, by filtering out all suspended solids from sediment-laden runoff before it enters stormwater drainage systems.
Are Dandy Bags compliant with Build America Buy America requirements?
Yes, Dandy Bags are manufactured in the United States using domestically sourced materials, fully aligned with Build America Buy America guidelines.
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