Abstract: A animal waste collection device consists of a scoop for picking up refuse, a handle to which the scoop is affixed for manipulation of the device and a removably attached refuse container carried by the handle. The refuse container can be attached and removed without touching the scoop of the device. The handle comprises at least two segments which are connected at their corresponding ends for full extension during manipulation of the device and which can be folded or disconnected in order to shorten the handle for storing the device. The lower end of the handle section to which the scoop portion is attached is adapted to removably attach a refuse bag for receiving the collected refuse.