Disposing of dog poo if no dog waste bins are nearby
You must bag it and then either place it into the nearest street litter bin or take it home with you and dispose of it in your grey wheelie bin or black sack.
If you do not like the idea of carrying a bag of smelly poo around with you, there are a number of products on the market which you can buy which will seal the bagged poo in. These stop it from leaking or smelling, until you get home or find a street litter or dog waste bin.
Exemptions in relation to dog fouling
The offence of failing to remove dog faeces does not apply to:
- a person who is registered blind;
- or who has a disability in respect of which they rely on the assistance of a dog trained by a specified charity, such as:
Differences between the old and the new legislation about dog fouling
The main changes are:
- The new Order applies to more areas of land than the old Order.
- It is now an offence if you:
- fail to provide details;
- or give false details to an Officer.
- The Order now allows us to have a way for offenders to pay discounted fixed penalties. This is in line with our Fixed Penalty Enforcement Strategy and other Dog Control Orders.
Please note: The fixed penalty charge has increased from £50 to £80. If paid in full within 10 days, it will be reduced to £50.
