Borough of Telford & Wrekin

Animal fouling

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

Dog fouling is unacceptable. It is every owner and walker's duty to clear up after their dog.
Dog and Bin
At Telford and Wrekin Council we are committed to clamping down on dog mess.

Failing to clear up after your dog is irresponsible and highly dangerous as it can lead to blindness through an infection called Toxocara Canis.

It is now illegal to allow your dog, or any dog you are in charge of, to foul in a public place.

Under the The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 it is your responsibility to clean up after a dog you are walking, whether a bin is available to deposit the waste in or not.
Anyone who fails to clean up can face a £50 on the spot fine and costs of up to £1000 if the case goes to court.

Responsible dog owners and walkers can use a bag or a poop scoop to remove dog's mess and dispose of it safely. We provide poop scoop bags free of charge at a number of outlets across the borough.

Every time you walk a dog, remember to take a poop scoop bag like you would remember a lead. It is every dog owner's responsibility to 'bag it and bin it'.

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

Tell us if you know of a dog owner that regularly fails to clean up after their pet. You can also contact us to report any dog fouling incidents.

Contact us on 01952 384384 or email



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