A debris collector for collecting leaves and debris may include a first staff having a first handle attached to a first end thereof and a first shovel scoop attached to a second end thereof; a second staff having a second handle attached to a first end thereof and a second shovel scoop attached to a second end thereof; and a spring clamp connector attaching the first staff to the second staff such that when the first handle and the second handle are pushed together, the first shovel scoop moves away from the second shovel scoop; and when the first handle and the second handle are released, the first shovel scoop and the second shovel scoop clamp together.