Charnwood Borough Council

Dog Fouling

Dog fouling is a matter of great concern. Apart from being extremely unpleasant, it creates a health risk. Dog waste is dealt with through the normal process of street cleaning. However, because of the high level of public concern, and the risk it poses to health, this regular process is supplemented by staff who can respond quickly to serious incidents, such as near schools. To report incidents of this type, please contact us.

Repeated incidents and any information on persons who fail to clean up after their dog can be referred to the Council's Dog Warden by emailing occupational.health@charnwood.gov.uk

A number of dog waste bins have been installed on the highways of Charnwood, but in addition to this, dog waste can be wrapped in a plastic bag and deposited in any ordinary litter bin.

Dead Animals

Dead animals on the highway will be removed by Charnwood Borough Council's street cleaning team and taken for hazardous waste disposal. A scanning machine is in use to help to identify deceased pets, which can help should the owners wish to have them returned.

If you see a dead animal on the highway, please report it to us using the contact details above.