Dog fouling – Newham Council

Dog fouling – Newham Council Dog fouling Dog waste is a nuisance, but it can also be a danger, particularly to young children. Dog waste can lead to serious illnesses such as Toxocariasis (round worm infection). It is your responsibility to clear up after your pet. Where to get rid of your dog's waste You can get rid of your dog's waste in: An allocated dog bin Any black litter bin. Penalties for dog fouling If you let your dog leave waste and you don’t clear it up, we can issue you an £80 penalty on the spot. If you don’t pay the penalty, we can take you to court where the maximum fine is £1,000. If one of our officers asks you for your name and address and you don’t give it, we could fine you £1,000. If you are a council tenant or leaseholder and you cause a nuisance to neighbours and other residents because of dog fouling or not keeping your dog under control we can take action against you. Report someone who doesn’t clear up If you know someone who is not clearing up after their dog, you can speak to Community Safety. We won’t ask for your name. Telephone: 020 8430 2000 Helpful information related to dog fouling Toxocariasis information on the NHS website Dog fouling information on the Keep Britain Tidy website Other pages you may be interested in Community safety and crime prevention Anti-social and nuisance behaviour Public spaces protection orders Vehicle seizure notices