A disposable pet waste receptacle 22 uses a selectively telescoping handle 14 having a pivotal ring 20 with a disposable bag 22 fastened therearound. The bag 22 can be placed under the anus of an animal 16 during defecation relieving the owner 12 from having to pickup the fecal material after the fact. The telescoping handle 14 is preferably no more than 16" in length when fully retracted and does not exceed 36" in length when fully extended. The pivotal ring 20 includes a double lip 48, 50 providing support of the disposable receptacle 22. The disposable receptacle 22 contains an elastic band 52 that is nestled between the upper and lower lips 48, 50 of the ring 20. A tie string 54 is woven within the elastic band 52 to enable the user to close the receptacle 22 upon disposal. The handle 14 is attached to the double lip rim 20 with a pivoting joint device 24 with a self-locking mechanism such as a tension screw means which allows the user 12 to project the handle 14 in a desired angle. A quick-connect attachment may also be provided thereby allowing the user 12 to easily remove the double lip rim 20 from the handle 14 in one easy motion.