Bagging and boxing items for orders
Bagging and boxing at checkout
Bagging and boxing items can help keep orders organized.
- Walmart orders are typically bagged.
- Sam’s Club orders are typically boxed.
In most states, the Spark Driver™ app may prompt you to bag customer items at checkout. In New Jersey and Hawaii, you may see different in-app prompts due to state requirements.
If an order should not be bagged, a No Bag screen may appear in the app during checkout.
Finding bags or boxes
Walmart
Walmart stores typically offer bags at checkout. In some stores, plastic bags may not be available, and paper or reusable bags may be found near the customer service area.
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club typically has a bin of boxes located near the entrance doors, checkout lanes, or exit areas.
Item handling
Some items may require separation due to food and product safety regulations.
Food and product safety
- Raw meats and proteins (like eggs) should first be placed in meat bags then bagged or boxed separately from ready-to-eat foods.
- Products containing chemicals should be bagged or boxed separately to help ensure food safety and prevent cross-contamination.
- Items should be grouped based on temperature.
Live bait
- Live bait, like nightcrawlers or redworms, should be bagged or boxed separately from food items.
- Bags can be left untied to help prevent spoilage.
Live bait is typically located in the bait cooler in the Sporting Goods section.
If they are not in this area, you can ask an associate for help finding live bait.
Using reusable bags
Bag availability may vary based on local or state regulations.
- You can use your own reusable bags where permitted.
- Reusable bags should be clean and free of dirt or debris.
Bag fees and entry
At locations that charge for bags:
- You may be prompted within the app to enter the number of bags used.
- The number of bags used is only entered into the app, not on the self-checkout register.
- For batched orders, you will be prompted to enter the number of bags used for each order.
- Bag fees are added to the customer’s order based on the number of bags used.
- Meat and produce bags are not included in the total bag count.
