A rooftop drainage device is provided for use in protecting rooftop
drainpipes from clogging. An exemplary embodiment of the drainage device
includes a filter comprising at least three sides, wherein at least one
of the sides includes a plurality of apertures for allowing liquid to
pass-through the at least one side into the drainpipe, while filtering
debris; and an object receptacle mounted to a top of the filter for
removably retaining an object, wherein a weight of the object holds the
rooftop drainage device on the rooftop and over the drainpipe without
need for mechanical fasteners.