Abstract: A weft removal device removes a waste weft using a catch cord yarn without a shed motion. The device includes a spindle having a cling part formed at its one end portion for entangling a thread to a cord, and a bracket supporting the spindle. The device further includes a weft pusher, a weft pusher carrier, and a housing for containing the pusher and the carrier. The housing is positioned on a weft guiding plate having a plurality of reed holes. As the spindle is rotated, the waste weft clings to the cling part of the spindle and is entangled with the catch cord yarn. The entangled weft and yarn is collected in a box.