NYC lawmakers look to help pet owners doo the right thing with poop bag bill

Bringing your own bags to pick up after your dog has long been considered the first and best option for dog owners and walkers around the city.The City Council is weighing a bill that would require the Department of Sanitation install and regularly fill dog waste bag dispensers on or next to all public litter baskets on city streets.

“It's not only a quality of life issue, it's also a health issue, because dog waste contains all sorts of bacteria that are extremely harmful to people and also to young children,” Menin said. She says the great doggie boom occurred during the pandemic when people were home on lockdown feeling isolated. Menin’s office estimates there are more than 500,000 dogs in the city.

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