Pick up dog fouling or it's a fine for you

It is an offence not to clean up after your dog

• Allowing a dog to foul without clearing it up is littering and you can get an £100 on the spot fine.

 Advice

• Dog waste is sent to landfill, therefore should only be put into dog bins and/or the black bin at home.
• Always pick up dog waste and put it in the designated dog bin. You can use any plastic bag to do so.
• Don't put dog waste in your blue or brown bins as this will contaminate them.

 Tips 

• Carry a plastic bag or 'poop scoop' with you
• Teach your dog to go to the toilet in your garden before you leave home
• Never let your dog onto the street to foul

Thinking about getting a dog? NI Direct have some further information available on  responsible dog ownership.

Got a dog and want to show your commitment to responsible dog ownership? Sign up to the Green Dog Walkers Pledge.  

Green Dog Walkers Pledge 

For any other dog releted queries, please contact the dog control team by calling 028 7125 3253 or emailing [email protected]