A device for picking up animal waste is described that use a waste bag. The pick-up device includes a first concave body and a second concave body that form a waste collection cavity. A hinge along a fixed edge allows a movable edge to move between an open position and a closed position. A spring biases the device into the closed position. An activation mechanism is provided to overcome the biasing force of the spring. Waste bag retainers retainer the waste bag within the waste collection cavity.
