Dog fouling
Since 1 September 2002 all public land (ie pavements, grass verges, parks and open spaces) is covered by the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996.
An offence is committed under the Act if a person in charge of a dog fails to clean up after the animal has fouled in public open land, including the public highway. The offence carries a maximum fine of £1,000.
Fixed penalty notices carry an on the spot fine of £50, which the offender can pay within 14 days, or have the case heard at the Magistrates Courts.
Report a problem
To report a persistent problem:
Report dog fouling online
or
Telephone Ealing Customer Services: (020) 8825 6000.
On the street/grass verges
Dog faeces on streets and grass verges will be
cleaned as part of the street cleaning schedule. Action may be
taken if it is a significant problem ie outside a school, or on a
persistent basis.
In parks
Dog waste can be wrapped in a plastic bag and put
into ordinary litter bins or taken home for disposal with household
rubbish.
Disposing of dog faeces
Dog faeces can be placed in any litter bins as it's
regarded as waste/refuse. Do not put in any residents bin
without permission unless it's your own.
For more information about the Act:
The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act
1996