Abstract: A disposable dust pan (10) provides single use applications, for example in medical environments, to allow safe collection of hazardous waste. The dust pan has a handle portion (12) and a collecting portion (14). The handle portion has an first elongated opening (16) for fingers and a substantially circular second opening (18) for the thumb. The dust pan is tapered along its sides to provide support and a holding area for the waste material. The collecting portion is provided on both sides for right hand or left hand use. A sweeper (20) is housed in the collecting portion and has three rows of closely packed bristles (22). A ridge (24) extends above the flat portion of the collecting portion and prevents the hazardous waste from falling out of the collecting portion. The dust pan is made from recycled paper products and heat-fired to provide a slick and sterile surface and the sweeper is made of recycled plastic products.