20120224947 | TRASH COLLECTING DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a trash collecting device that includes a substantially circular piece having a sidewall surrounding an interior region, a surface extending from the sidewall towards the interior region, a handle and a first opening within the surface. The trash collecting device also includes a retaining ring dimensioned for nested engagement within the interior region of the substantially circular piece. The handle of the substantially circular piece may include a substantially cylindrical portion attached to the surface, and the handle may be positioned between the first opening and the sidewall. The trash collecting device is configured to securely hold a bag between the retaining ring and the substantially circular piece when at least a portion of the retaining ring is held within the interior region of the substantially circular piece. | 09-06-2012 |