Typically yes. But to answer this correctly, it would help to know whether these bags have handles or not. With a short bag, you'll be able to cover the leading edge of the shovel that will be doing the scooping. You won't totally cover the front of the shovel blade. That's okay but remember that the bag is what keeps the tool totally clean. Make sure that you drape the bag around both side arms too. They help in keeping the bag onto the tool. If you have handles you might be able to stuff them into the bottom orange gripper. Experiment to see if the lower or upper gripper works best for you. If the bags have no handles, stuff the upper top of the bag closest to you into the top orange gripper. If you need further assistance, please feel free to call me at 315.264.5210 Alec Pooch Approved Products, USA I have used all kinds of bags except the ones that the newspaper comes in. As long as they have a wide mouth opening, they should work. By Rita Milam on October 18, 2017 Yes! You can even use plastic shopping bags!!! By Gojira55 on October 17, 2017 this seems to work best with bags that have handles. if your bags do, then that size seems fine. they probably will but may be snug. sorry but I'm bot sure. By Ashley K Smith on October 18, 2017 To know more or Answer this Question. Click Here...