Sanitation — Dog Waste Not Removed (Pooper Scooper Law)

Any person who owns, possesses, or controls a dog must remove any feces left by the dog on any sidewalk, gutter, street, or other public area. The waste must be disposed of in a sanitary manner.

• dog feces left on sidewalk with owner visible and walking away
• fresh dog waste in pedestrian path with no cleanup underway
• dog walker observed not carrying any waste bags
• multiple instances of uncollected dog waste in front of a specific property

1. Photograph trash, bags, or spill at the curb with building address visible.
2. Note time of day — set-out time violations require proof of early placement.
3. File at 311 under Dirty Conditions or Sanitation.
4. For commercial waste, note business name on signage if visible.

Official channel: portal.311.nyc.gov or dial 311. Agency: NYC DSNY / DOHMH.

DSNY fines range from $50–$500+ for set-out time, containerization, and dirty-area violations. Repeat commercial offenders may face escalated penalties.

DSNY Sanitation Enforcement inspects and may issue Notices of Violation. Residential issues may be referred to property management; commercial routes get BIC oversight.

• Dirty sidewalks
• Rats and rodents