Abstract: A disposable article receiving device for use for disposing of chewed gum and other small articles and method of constructing said device, the article receiving device comprising an envelope body having a front panel, two side panels, a bottom panel, and a rear panel, a cover flap being attached to the rear panel, means for removably attaching the cover flap to the front panel of the envelope body for closing the article receiving device, and means for removably attaching the article receiving device to a suitable surface, the article receiving device being movable from an unexpanded storage position to an expanded used position.