A scoop assembly having a scoop structure with a head section and a handle that
extends from the head section. The head section of the scoop structure defines
a plurality of openings. A removable liner is provided that lines the head section
of the scoop structure. The liner defines a plurality of slots that orient atop
the openings in the head section of the scoop structure. As a result, when the
scoop structure is used to scoop solid waste, only the liner comes into physical
contact with the solid waste and becomes soiled. The soiled liner can then be disposed
with the solid waste and a new liner attached to the scoop structure. The scoop
structure can therefore be kept clean without the need for repeated washings.