Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Animal fouling

Dog fouling is an increasing problem in Telford & Wrekin. It is messy, anti social, and can even lead to blindness.

Dog fouling is unacceptable. It is every owner's duty to clear up after their dog.
Dog and Bin

At Telford & Wrekin Council we are committed to clamping down on dog mess - let's face it, it is unpleasant, but it is also avoidable.

Failing to clear up after your dog is irresponsible and causes upset for anyone who walks in it, gets it onto their clothes or walks it into their home.

It is also highly dangerous and can lead to blindness through an infection called Toxocara Canis.

In Telford & Wrekin we are trying to stop these problems by making it as easy as possible to clean up after your dog. We have installed more than 1,400 litter/dog bins across the borough, particularly in areas where we think you might need them.

Responsible dog owners clean up after their dog by using a bag or a poop scoop to remove their dog's mess and dispose of it safely.

We have also made it illegal to allow your dog, or any dog you are in charge of, to foul the footpath or any other public place particularly land designated under The Dogs ( Fouling of Land ) Act 1996, including parks and open spaces, footpaths, roads, and school playing fields.

Under the Act it is the owner's responsibility to clean up after their dog, whether a bin is available to deposit the waste in or not.

But be warned! Owners who fail to clean up can face a fine of up to £1000.

A simple plastic bag or a purpose made poop scoop bag can be used to clear up the dog foul.
Telford & Wrekin Council gives out poop scoop bags free of charge from a number of outlets across the borough.
These can be emptied in one of our specially designed litter bins or you can take it home and dispose of it in your grey domestic refuse bin.

Every time you walk your dog - remember to take a poop scoop like you would remember a lead.

It is no defence to claim ignorance of the dog's actions - it is every dog owner's responsibility to 'bag it and bin it'

Report dog owners who don't clean up after their dog.

If you know of a dog owner that regularly fails to clean up, please let us know.
You can also contact us to report any dog fouling incidents.

Telephone 01952 384384

Email envmaintcs@telford.gov.uk



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