Dog fouling on footpaths is a big issue for many local residents. The City Council has launched a pilot campaign on Thorncastle St, Ringsend to highlight the need for responsible behaviour when it comes to cleaning up after pets in order to ensure that our streets and parks are safe and clean for everyone.
As part of the campaign the following measures are being taken:
- A Dog-Fouling Removal Machine will be made available in the local area
- Biodegradable bags will be available in Libraries and should be available shortly
- Anti dog-fouling signs will be erected in the local area
- Anti dog-fouling signs will be distributed to Residents/Community/Environmental groups for erection at locations to be agreed by them
- Posters giving information on where to dispose of dog faeces will be placed on public litter bins
- Litter Wardens will patrol to enforce Litter Pollution Acts.
If you would like to report a dog fouling complaint please call the litter hotline on 1 800 251 500. If this pilot campaign is successful Cllr. Binchy will seek to have it applied across the South East Inner City, from Sandymount to Portobello.