Abstract: An apparatus for collecting waste comprising a containing assembly and a handle assembly coupled to the containing assembly. The containing assembly comprises an exterior shell assembly defining an interior cavity region and a lining assembly suitable for insertion into the exterior shell assembly. The lining assembly comprises at least one edge portion extending beyond the interior cavity region of the exterior shell assembly, and the handle assembly is suitable for removably interlocking with a portion of the exterior shell assembly.

Abstract: A lining assembly for lining an apparatus for collecting waste comprises a first lining region, the first lining region including at least two protruding ledges and at least one folded over region; a second lining region coupled to the first lining region, the second lining region including at least two protruding ledges and at least one folded over region; and a pivot axis formed from the hinged coupling of the first lining region and the second lining region configured to allow the first lining region and the second lining region to substantially form an enclosed region when the edges of the first lining region and the second lining region are in contact.

Abstract: A device for collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste material comprising a handle and a body coupled to the handle further comprising an outer semi-circular frame having an inner cavity, a semi-circular insert inserted into the outer semi-circular frame, and a liner inserted into the semi-circular insert. The inner semi-circular insert rotates within the inner cavity of the outer semi-circular frame and the semi-circular insert further comprises a graspable protrusion coupled to a lateral surface of the semi-circular insert.