An animal waste bag dispenser and collection apparatus may include an uprightpolemember, a dispenser housing and a receptacle. The dispenser housing mayinclude a spindle,a mounting member, and a cover. The receptacle may include a receiving bincovered by alid. The receiving bin may have a grooved sidewall configured to receive andmount theupright pole therein. The lid may removably cover the receiving bin, have aslotted wallconfigured to receive the upright pole therein, and have an opening configuredto receivebags containing animal waste.