NEW YORK (PIX11) — A collection of bills aimed at cleaning up after dogs do their business is being proposed, the New York City Council announced Friday.
Following the major winter snowstorms, complaints about dog waste on 311 spiked across the city, up 35.8%, according to officials.
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The Safe and Clean Outdoor Ownership Practices (SCOOP) Act will expand access to waste bags, start a pilot program to compost waste collected at dog runs, begin a new public awareness campaign, and increase enforcement.
“Having clean streets and sidewalks isn’t just a quality of life issue; it’s also a public health matter that the Council’s SCOOP Act legislation will help address,” said Speaker Julie Menin. “Today is about giving dogs and their busy owners more resources, and friendly reminders to care for their furry friends and for their community.”…