Abstract: A hand operable waste collection device includes first and second box portions joined along a first hinge. A first flange is joined to first box portion along a second hinge and a first flange body portion extends away from second hinge and the body portion may have a first flange end portion with a hole therein. In a collection mode: the first and second box portions are in an expanded position, the first and second hinges are spaced from each other, the first flange is rotatable about the second hinge to position the first flange body portion next to the first box portion, and the first and second box portions are rotatable relative to one another about the first hinge from an open collection state to a closed collection state to trap waste therein. The second hinge is next to the second box portion in the closed collection state.