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I am coming into this conversation rather late but it may help those with limited resources. I use the grocery store plastic bags that, I, and another save for this purpose, and tie it off. It is deposited in a closed trash can out in the garage. It works so far but only one or two pullups are being soiled a day as he still has some control of his eliminations. By the way, I was having to buy the pull ups but now I get them from the VA and they cover that expense and we are grateful. Another trick that may have been mentioned before I joined here is this. Men's shaving cream makes a wonderful soap applied to the private area when there is feces clinging to the hair. It seems to release better and make the experience easier on everyone. Smells better too. Of course, rinse it off completely. The money I saved for the bags, I have spent at Sam's to buy the big box of disposable gloves. Hope this helps someone who is reluctant to ask these sticky questions.