Dog Fouling

Dog fouling

Dog fouling in public areas is unsightly; not only can it cause a number of health problems, it also costs us lots of time and money to clean.

Our crews regularly clean the streets and we provide dog waste bins throughout Enfield so dog owners can deposit dog waste.

If you are a dog owner, please do your bit by using a bag or poop scoop.

As a result of changes to legislation wrapped dog waste can now be disposed of in normal litter bins.  Dog waste must be put into a plastic bag or paper before being put into a general litter bin.

If you see an overflowing or damaged dog waste bin please contact us.

By e-form

By email (For dog bins on roads) waste.services@enfield.gov.uk  (for dog bins on parks or open spaces) parksbusinessunit@enfield.gov.uk

By phone 020 8379 1000.

Penalty

If a dog in your charge fouls a public area, you have to clear the waste. If you do not, you face a maximum fine of £1,000 (if convicted in the magistrates court).

You may be offered the opportunity to pay a penalty of £80 and not have to go to court.

Report dog fouling

We can investigate those people responsible for not removing dog faeces.

If you see someone who did not clear the faeces of a dog in his charge, report it to us as soon as you can so we can investigate.

You will need to give us details such as:

• Date
• Time
• Location
• Details of the dog (if possible)
• Details and descriptions of the people responsible (if possible)

If possible, write this information on a piece of paper at the time. Sign and date it, and keep it safe. This can aid our investigation.

How to report

1. Report online
2. Call Environmental Crime Unit
Telephone : 020 8379 1000
Operating hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

What we will do

• Remove the dog waste during the regular weekly street clean. 

Street cleansing service
Operating hours: Monday - Friday, 5am to 10pm There is service on Saturday and Sunday (6am to 8pm) for busy areas like town centres.

•  Update you on the status of your report within 10 days of receiving it.