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A hands-free waste collection and disposal device and a method of use are disclosed herein. The disclosed device generally comprises a waste receptacle and a collection tool. The waste receptacle includes an elongated handle, a waste receiving member attached to a second end of the elongated handle,

A hands-free waste collection and disposal device and a method of use are disclosed herein. The disclosed device generally comprises a waste receptacle and a collection tool. The waste receptacle includes an elongated handle, a waste receiving member attached to a second end of the elongated handle, and retractable members connected to the waste receiving member, wherein the retractable members are movable between a bag-supporting position and a bag-release position. The collection tool includes an elongated handle, a rake head connected to a second end of the elongated handle, and a scraper member attached to a rear face of the rake head.

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1. A waste collection and disposal device, comprising: a waste receptacle, including: an elongated handle including a first end and a second end;a waste receiving member attached to said second end of said elongated handle, said waste receiving member including: a bottom wall connected to a top wall

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A waste collection and disposal device, comprising: a waste receptacle, including: an elongated handle including a first end and a second end;a waste receiving member attached to said second end of said elongated handle, said waste receiving member including: a bottom wall connected to a top wall by a first side wall and by a second side wall,a waste receiving opening and a waste outlet opening, said waste receiving opening and said waste outlet opening being surrounded by said top wall, said first side wall, said second side wall and said bottom wall, wherein said waste receiving opening and said waste outlet opening are connected to form an interior pathway through said waste receiving member,wherein said bottom wall of said waste receiving member is configured to receive waste thereon when waste is received through said waste receiving opening, and wherein said waste is disposed of by urging said waste along said bottom wall from said waste receiving opening through said waste outlet opening; andretractable members connected to said waste receiving member, wherein said retractable members are movable between a bag-supporting position and a bag-release position. 2. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a collection tool, including: an elongated handle including a first end and a second end;a rake head attached to said second end of said handle of said collection tool, said rake head including a plurality of tines; anda scraper member attached to a rear face of said rake head. 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein said handle of said waste receptacle further includes a collection tool holder disposed between the first end and the second end of said handle of said waste receptacle, wherein said collection tool holder is configured for attaching said handle of said collection tool to said handle of said waste receptacle. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein said top wall of the waste receiving member includes apertures for receiving said retractable members, thereby allowing said retractable members to move between said bag-supporting position and said bag-release position. 5. The device according to claim 4, wherein said retractable members protrude through said apertures and above said top wall when said retractable members are in said bag-supporting position. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein said retractable members are configured and arranged for attachment of bag handles to the retractable members when said retractable members are in said bag-supporting position. 7. The device according to claim 1, wherein said retractable members are retracted beneath said top wall and into the interior of said waste receiving member when said retractable members are in said bag-release position. 8. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a bag including: an open end for placement around said waste outlet opening;a closed end for collection of waste; anda first handle and a second handle for attaching said bag to said retractable members when said retractable members are in said bag-supporting position. 9. A method, using the device according to claim 8, for releasably attaching said bag to said waste receiving member, said method comprising the following steps: placing the opening of said bag around said waste outlet opening of said waste receiving member;positioning said retractable members in the bag-supporting position;passing the first bag handle between the handle of the waste receptacle and a first retractable member;passing the first bag handle in front of the handle of the waste receptacle;placing an opening in the first bag handle around a second retractable member;passing the second bag handle between the handle of the waste receptacle and said second retractable member;passing the second bag handle in front of the handle of the waste receptacle; andplacing an opening in said second bag handle around said first retractable member. 10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the bag is detached from said waste receiving member by the following steps: forcing said retractable members to retract beneath the top wall of said waste receiving member to said bag-release position; andallowing said bag to fall off said waste outlet opening of said waste receiving member. 11. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a spring-loaded push rod member arranged and configured to force said retractable members to move to said bag-release position. 12. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a spring-loaded push rod member, wherein said handle of said waste receptacle is hollow for housing said spring-loaded push rod member. 13. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a spring-loaded push rod member, including a resilient member and a push rod member connected to said resilient member. 14. The device according to claim 13, wherein said resilient member exerts an upward force on said push rod member and yieldably opposes movement of said push rod member in a downward direction. 15. The device according to claim 13, wherein a lower portion of said push rod member is attached to a base, and wherein said retractable members are attached to said base. 16. The device according to claim 15, wherein said push rod member and said base are configured to force said retractable members to move between said bag-supporting position and said bag-release position upon movement of said push rod member. 17. The device according to claim 13, wherein said handle of said waste receptacle further includes a sliding member, and wherein said sliding member is connected to said push rod member for moving said push rod member. 18. The device according to claim 17, wherein said handle of said waste receptacle further includes two slots, wherein a fastener is inserted through said sliding member, through said slots, and through an aperture formed in said push rod member, for connecting said sliding member to said push rod member. 19. The device according to claim 18, wherein said slots are formed longitudinally through said handle of said waste receptacle for allowing said fastener to move through said slots and allowing the sliding member and the push rod member to move with said fastener. 20. The device according to claim 17, wherein said sliding member and said push rod member are arranged and configured to force said retractable members to move into the interior of said waste receiving member into said bag-release position by moving said sliding member in a direction towards said waste receiving member. 21. A method of collecting and disposing of waste, using the device according to claim 17, said method comprising the following steps: releasably attaching a bag to said retractable members, said retractable members being positioned in said bag-supporting position, said bag including bag handles;collecting waste with a collection tool, said collection tool including: an elongated handle including a first end and a second end;a rake head attached to said second end of said handle of said collection tool, said rake head including a plurality of tines; anda scraper member attached to a rear face of said rake head;urging said waste into said waste receiving member through said waste receiving opening;urging said waste into said bag through said waste outlet opening;positioning said waste receiving member of said waste receptacle over a disposal container so that said waste receiving opening faces upward and said waste outlet opening faces downward toward said disposal container;moving said sliding member in a direction towards said waste receiving member to force said push rod member to move said retractable members into the interior of said waste receiving member, thereby forcing said bag handles to detach from said retractable members; andallowing said bag to fall off said waste outlet opening and to fall into said disposal container. 22. The device according to claim 1, further including a handle attachment member attached to said top wall of said waste receiving member, said handle attachment member being arranged and configured to receive said second end of said handle, and said handle attachment member including a lip projecting around a top portion of said handle attachment member.