A sanitary pick-up device comprises an elongated body having first and second opposite ends and a midsection therebetween. A fixed bail and a movable bail are carried near the first opposite end of the body and a handgrip is carried near the second opposite end of the body. An actuator is provided between near the handgrip and the movable bail for moving the movable bail to and from the fixed bail. The device has a storage container mounted on the body midsection for receiving a supply of bags, and an attachment mechanism associated with the supply of bags for releasably retaining the supply of bags in the storage compartment.