Refuse collecting tool

A collecting tool (10) for use with a refuse collection bag (29), including a frame (12) having a number of frame members (13) which are joined by connectors (17). A number of retainers (31) attach a refuse collection bag (29) to the frame (12). A handle (30) is detachably attachable to the frame (12), so that the frame (12) and the attached bag (29) can be manipulated to position the collecting tool (10) during refuse collection. A number of legs (28) are detachably attachable to the frame (12), the legs (28) acting to support the frame (12) and an attached refuse collection bag (29) in an upright position (52). One of the legs (28) may optionally serve as the handle (30) or may help support the frame in a free standing position (58). Optionally, one of the retainers (17) is a snap ramp (34), including a flat ramp portion (36) which is reversible in direction so that the flat ramp portion (36) may serve as an inwardly disposed entrance ramp (54), or as an outwardly disposed entrance ramp (56).