Abstract: A device for the gathering and lifting of debris. A first blade disposed on a first pivot arm is pivotally connected to a second blade disposed on a second pivot arm. The blades are movable between an open position and a closed position. Each pivot arm includes a vertical lower extension, a middle elongated arm secured to the lower extension at a lower elbow, and an upper extension secured to the middle arm by an upper elbow. the upper elbow is grasped by the hand of the user, whereupon the upper extension will be located under and in contact with the forearm of the user. When the device is in its closed position, the rearward lower edges of the blades contact one another, while a gap is formed between the forward lower edges of the blades. The device is free standing when in the open position.