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Doggy Dos Mount Up As City Says “Enough”

Published Date: 07 February 2011, 12:00 AM

Inconsiderate dog owners are being asked to “take responsibility” by the City of Melville after Rangers received numerous complaints about the amount of dog faeces found in parks and on public road verges.

Mayor Russell Aubrey said, “All residents deserve to enjoy the City’s beautiful parklands.”

“I realise that most dog owners are doing the right thing and I thank them for their courtesy and respect of their fellow residents. Unfortunately some dog owners’ inconsiderate behaviour is spoiling our parks.

“Dog owners are required to pick up after their dogs during exercise times on public land. Failure to do so can incur a $100.00 on-the-spot fine.”

Dog faeces can cause major health problems to the community through bacterial and parasitic diseases and can also pose problems for the City of Melville maintenance staff as they attempt to cut lawn around trees, shrubs and light poles.

All dog owners should be aware there are special dog excreta bins with plastic pooch pouches attached at more than 200 locations within the City.

For further information contact 1300 635 845.

 

Dog Faeces

Posted by Jean Clark at 09 February 2011, 09:31 AM
Please will the Melville staff ensure that 'dog' bins always have yellow bags available and that these bins are regularly emptied. Currently there is a bin in Francisco Crescent adjacent to the primary school oval that has been without bags for over a week.

Yellow Bags

Posted by Brett McInnes, City of Melville Business Manager, Waste at 09 February 2011, 10:52 AM
Thank you for your comment alerting us to the empty dispenser, this will be inspected today.
This site is inspected weekly and bags are replaced as required, but unfortunately, we have had cases where the bags have been stolen.
Thanks for your feedback.