Abstract: A pet waste handling system that can be used on a variety of yard surfaces is disclosed. The system comprises a gathering tool and a bagging tool that can be used in combination to gather, store, and dispose of pet wastes or other yard debris. A user grasps one tool in each hand and uses the gathering tool to whisk or scrape the debris into the bag attached to the bagging tool. The gathering tool has a handle and a gathering head which can be triangular and has a number of stiff fingers. The bagging tool has a handle and a frame head for supporting and holding a flexible bag. In one embodiment, the frame is generally triangle-shaped. The frame is pressed against the yard surface and positioned to receive the pet wastes from the gathering tool.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and handling yard debris supports a flexible, reusable receptacle in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the receptacle, the frame having a shape that defines an opening through which the receptacle is draped, at least one straight member defining an opening for receiving the flexible receptacle, and a flexible, closed-loop member for securing the mouth of the receptacle to the frame. The frame also has at least two retaining surfaces extending from the frame for retaining the flexible, closed-loop member. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly. The receptacle has a hatch that can be opened to deposit the collected debris into another receptacle or other location.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting leaves and other yard debris supports a flexible bag in an open configuration. The apparatus has a frame for supporting the flexible bag, and a retaining element for securing the flexible bag to the frame. A handle can be attached to the frame. The apparatus can be used as a tool to collect leaves or other yard debris directly. The frame can have a shape that defines an opening through which the flexible bag is draped. The shape of the frame can have at least one substantially straight side.