Waste collection device for catching and collecting animal droppings

A method of attaching a bag to a waste collection device comprising a handle mounted to a head assembly defining an opening for receiving the bag comprising:

• a symmetric head structure, a pair of peg supports on either side of the head structure, a pair of arm supports mounted to the head structure extending away from the head structure;
• and a blade having blade arm portions mounted to the pair of arm supports and at least one spade portion scooping waste droppings into the bag on a first side, the method comprising the steps of:
• a) placing the bag in the opening formed by the head assembly;
• b) folding a portion of the bag over the first side of the blade and tucking the bag under a second edge of the blade;
• and
• c) securing the bag to the head structure.

A waste collection device comprising:

• a handle having a grip end and a head end;
• a symmetrical head assembly mounted to the head end of the handle defining an opening for receiving and attaching a bag comprising:
• a head structure;
• a pair of peg supports on either side of the head structure;
• a pair of arm supports mounted to the head structure and extending away from the head structure;
• and
• a blade having blade arm portions mounted to the pair of arm supports and a flat spade portion on a first side for scooping waste droppings into the bag, and a tongue comprising a rounded spade portion on a second side, opposite the first side for scooping waste droppings on irregular surfaces into the bag;
• such that the bag fits in the opening formed by the head assembly, is folded over the arm supports and the a portion of the blade, and is secured to the head assembly.