Abstract: This invention concerns a handle controlled article collector for collecting articles on a floor surface. The invention comprises a rigid elongated floor engaging head having a first end and a second end. The floor engaging head is further defined by a bottom plate, a concave front surface portion, and a pair of shoulder members overlying the bottom plate and integrally connected therewith. The shoulder members are separated by a completely slotted center portion located substantially midway between the first and second ends of the floor engaging head. Each shoulder member extends away from the slotted center portion in an opposite direction. The slotted center portion has a bottom portion. A pin has a first end and a second end. A handle member has a front end. The front end of the handle member is pivotally mounted in spaced relation above the bottom portion of the slotted center portion in the slotted center portion by the pin.