Abstract: A device and method for collecting and disposing of animal waste is disclosed. The device includes a handle having an elongated shape and a loop that is joined to the handle at an oblique angle. The loop has a base and sides that generally define a trapezoid having rounded comers. A bag is removably attached to the loop. The bag is flexible and has an open end and a closed end. Commonly received bags which may be used are newspaper bags and grocery bags, despite the great size variation therebetween. When installed the bag passes through an interior portion of the loop and is folded over an exterior portion of the loop so that an edge of the bag located adjacent its open end extends partway towards the closed end of the bag. The device includes a first clip that is attached to the handle for securing a smaller sized bag to the front of the pole. The device includes a second clip securing a gather of “excess bag” to the rear of the pole when using a larger size of plastic/poly bag.