A system for facilitating removal of an object, such as animal waste, may include an elongated shaft having a first end and a second opposing end, a handle associated with the first end, a collection device associated with the second end, an actuator associated with the handle and operably coupled to the collection device. The system may further include a latching device associated with the handle and operably coupled to the actuator. The actuator may be configured to actuate the collection device, and the collection device may be configured to facilitate collection of animal waste, while the latching device is configured to retain the collection device in a closed position. A method for removal of animal waste may include using a system for facilitating removal of animal waste.
