Why Dog Waste Is More Than Just a Mess
Leaving pet waste in your yard isn’t just unpleasant—it’s a real health hazard for your dog and your home.

🐾 Pathogens
Dog waste can carry harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, which may cause serious illness if ingested.

🐛 Parasites
Feces can harbor roundworms, hookworms, and giardia—parasites that infect dogs through contact or ingestion.

🍄 Toxic Mold & Fungi
The moisture and nutrients in waste promote mold and fungal growth, which can release airborne spores into your yard.

🐀 Rodents
Leftover waste attracts rats and other rodents, which bring disease and damage your lawn.

When Waste Stays Outside, It Comes Inside
Leftover dog waste doesn’t just stay in the yard—it can be tracked into your home, creating serious health risks for your family.

🦠 E. coli & Salmonella
Dog feces can carry harmful bacteria that cause food poisoning and other illnesses in humans.

🐾 Parvovirus
A highly contagious virus that survives on surfaces and puts dogs and young children at risk.

🪱 Roundworms & Hookworms
These parasites can infect humans—especially children—through skin contact or accidental ingestion.

🤧 Allergic Reactions
For those with sensitivities, dog waste can trigger allergic symptoms and respiratory issues.

👃 Lingering Odors
Tracked-in waste creates smells that can linger, making your home uncomfortable.

Your Dog’s Waste Doesn’t Just Disappear—It Impacts Us All
Responsible pet waste removal is about more than a clean yard—it’s about protecting the health and safety of the community we all share.

🌊 Clean Waterways
Dog waste left on lawns or streets can be washed into storm drains by rain, flowing into rivers, streams—even beaches. This spreads harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, and contributes to toxic algae blooms that harm aquatic life and make people and pets sick.

🌬️ Clean Air
In dry or windy conditions, bacteria from dog waste can become airborne—posing risks to those with allergies or respiratory conditions.

⚠️ Hazardous Waste Warning
The EPA classifies dog waste as hazardous—it contains dangerous pathogens and should never be treated like harmless litter or fertilizer.Clean Waterways: Pet waste left on the street or lawn doesn’t just go away or fertilize the grass. Rain washes pet waste down storm drains and into waterways like rivers, streams, and event to beaches. This can make people sick from salmonella, E. coli, and other infections. Pet waste also provides a nitrogen source for toxic algae blooms, which deplete bodies of water of oxygen and can make people & animals sick.

• Clean Air: Dog waste can release bacteria into the air, particularly in dry, windy conditions. This can pose health risks, especially for people with respiratory issues.

Dog Waste Doesn’t Just Disappear—It Damages Your Lawn
Leaving pet waste on your lawn can cause more harm than you think. Here’s what can happen:

🌱 Nitrogen Burn
Dog waste is high in nitrogen. Too much can "burn" your grass, leaving brown, dead patches behind.

🟤 Spotty, Uneven Lawn
Waste affects the area around it, creating a patchy and unattractive yard.

🍄 Fungal Growth
The moisture in dog waste creates the perfect environment for mold and fungus to grow—and spread.

⚠️ Disease & Lawn Damage
Fungal spores can spread disease and damage the rest of your lawn over time.

👀 It’s an Eyesore
No one wants to look at (or smell) waste sitting in the yard—it ruins the look of your outdoor space.

🐀 Attracts Pests & Rodents
Pet waste draws in flies, insects, and rodents that can destroy grass and even nest in your lawn.