You can report dog fouling that takes place on public land in Hull. This includes-
- highways
- footpaths
- public land and open spaces for example parks and playgrounds
- cycle paths
- car parks
Landowners are responsible for clearing dog fouling on private land.
What happens next
We investigate reports against people responsible for dog fouling and take action against them if they are able to identify the person who left the dog fouling and they provide a witness statement. If you cannot provide evidence the report is submitted for clearance only.
On the spot fines and penalties can also be given to an offender with further punishments for a refusal to pay.
Visit GOV.UK to find out about the penalties that can be given for dog fouling
Penalties
If you allow your dog to foul land and fail to clean it up you may receive-
£50 fixed penalty
prosecution and a maximum penalty of £1000
How to pay a fixed penalty
Visit our payments page to pay your penalty charge
Dog owner responsibilities
- always pick up your dog’s mess
- double bag any dog wastes and dispose of this within the nearest street litter bin
- if you can’t find a street litter bin, take it home and dispose of it within your black wheelie bin
- never allow your dog to go out alone
- if you have a garden, always encourage your dog to go there, where you can easily clean it up, bag it and bin it
- always make sure when you pick up your dog’s lead, you also take plenty of bio-degradable plastic bags, or a poop scoop and remember the rain doesn’t wash the problem away
- report dog fouling to be cleared to us
- report damaged, missing or overflowing street litter bins to us by calling 01482 300 300