Patent ID: 8827334

Claim:
A waste collection device, comprising: a containment mechanism for containing collected waste, the containment mechanism comprising: a receptacle for receiving a bag for collecting the waste; an elongated member having a first end and a second end, the first end of the elongated member integrally connected to and extending perpendicularly from the receptacle; a handle member secured to the second end of the elongated member, the handle member having a lower portion, an upper portion and a side portion integrally connected to the lower portion and the upper portion forming a generally U-shaped configuration; and a plurality of retaining members extending outwardly from the handle member; a scooping mechanism for placing the waste in the containment mechanism, the containment mechanism comprising: an elongated handle having a first handle end and a second handle end; a grip portion integrally connected to the first handle end; and a lower plate portion integrally connected to the second handle end, the lower plate portion including a plurality of tines.