Dog fouling & Litter Enforcement Dog fouling & Litter Enforcement
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Did you know that in Bridgend County Borough, dogs produce more than 600 tonnes of dog mess every year? And if they don't have responsible owners, the cost of dealing with it falls to YOU, the taxpayer.
The council now has eight enforcement officers patrolling the county borough, want to know more?
Bag It, Tie It, BIN IT!
It's a frustrating fact that money spent on cleaning up dog mess could be better spent on providing services for local people if only more dog owners acted responsibly and cleaned up after their pets.
That's why the council has launched a campaign to combat dog fouling. Using the slogan Bag it, Tie It, BIN IT! The scheme will highlight the problem of dog fouling, remind people about current regulations and penalties and promote greater responsibility amongst dog owners.
Anyone who allows their dog to foul in a public space without cleaning it up risks an instant fine of £100 and if we prosecute them, they could face a possible maximum fine of £1,000.
Did you know?
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It is illegal to let your dog foul in public and not clean it up. You can be fined £100 on the spot for not cleaning up after your dog or be prosecuted through the courts. |
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There are around 7 million dogs in the UK producing 1,000 tonnes of faeces every day. |
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As well as being unpleasant and a nuisance, you can contract Toxocariasis from dog mess, which could lead to blindness, asthma and epileptic fits. |
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Toxocara eggs take 2-3 weeks to mature. Removing dog mess immediately prevents this and restricts infection. |
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The best way to pick up dog mess is by using doggy or carrier bags and placing them in litter or doggy bins, or by taking it home and placing it in an outside bin. Pooper scoopers are also available from most pet stores. |
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Remember: being unaware of the fouling or not having the means to clean it up is not an excuse under the regulations. |
- more information please contact the Clean Up The County helpline on (01656) 643443.
- Last Updated: 02/12/2008
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