Watford Borough Council

Each bin is emptied once or twice a week. However, if you come across a full or overflowing dog bin to us on tel: 01923 235946 or use the email address at the bottom of the page.

We constantly review bin locations, and welcome suggestions of suitable places. However possible locations are restricted (e.g. they mustn't block footpaths). If you have any enquiries relating to the provision of dog waste bins, please contact us on tel: 01923 226400.

How to avoid falling "foul" of the law

• If you have a garden encourage the dog to go there. You can then bury the mess or alternatively clean it up and bin it regularly.
• If you walk your dog always carry the means to clear up after your dog. A simple plastic bag will do the trick or obtain poop scoops from a local pet shop. Remember to take a bag or poop scoop like you'd remember a lead.
• Every time your dog fouls "bag it and bin it". Take the poop scoop home and dispose of it there.
• Remember rain does not wash the problem away.
• Never let your dog out alone to go to the loo.
• It is every dog owners duty to clean up after their dog. There are no excuses, fouling is unacceptable!