Why is Pet Waste Removal Important?

 

Cleaning up after pets is essential for keeping our environment clean and safe. It ensures sidewalks are tidy and protects water quality, which is important for families and pets. Read further below for more information about the importance of picking up dog waste.

According to the City of Jacksonville:

• There are 72. 8 million dogs in the U. S.  producing 30,000 tons of waste daily and 10 million tons yearly.
• Dog poop is not good for compost or fertilizer; it can carry harmful diseases and bacteria.
• When it rains, bacteria from pet waste can wash into storm drains and rivers, leading to pollution.
• Nutrients in pet waste can cause harmful algae blooms that deplete oxygen in water, harming fish and other wildlife.
• Just one gram of dog poop can contain up to 23 million bacteria, risking health for pets and humans.
• Lawn mowers can spread waste further, increasing contamination.
• Dog waste contributes significantly to stormwater pollution.

 

This information was found on the city of Jacksonville’s government website regarding pet waste.

https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/neighborhoods/environmental-quality/resources/pet-waste

 

Did you know that each dog produces about 275 pounds of waste yearly? That can quickly accumulate if not picked up. If you need help and the poop is piling up, contact us we are available for a pet waste removal solution. Let us handle the poop scooping. We are Jacksonville and St. Augustine’s Premier Pooper Scooper!

 

Click on the following link for a Scoop the Poop flyer from the City of Jacksonville that has more information about pet waste and water quality.

Picking up pet waste is crucial for protecting our health, the environment, and local waterways.