There are over 280 dog waste bins in the Borough and residents can order free hygienic 'poop a scoop' bags by contacting Waltham Forest Direct 020 8496 3000 or you can pick the bags (packs of 50) at:
A maximum of 2 packs per customer are available by visiting any of these locations.
Our initiative is to improve the Borough's environment and residents are encouraged to report regular offenders to Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000 where their call will be treated in confidence.
Dog control orders
- Dog Fouling (263KB PDF file)
- Dogs on Leads (145KB PDF file
- Putting and Keeping Dogs on Leads (184KB PDF file)
- Exclusion Orders (296KB PDF file)
- Maximum Number of Dogs that can be taken onto land (223KB PDF file)
Leaving dogs' mess in public places is anti-social, unsightly, unpleasant and carries a health risk particularly for young children who play in the Borough's parks and open spaces.
Under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 it is an offence for owners to allow their dogs to foul on the public highway or in other public places to which a Dog Control Order applies.
Fines
Council officers can serve a Fixed Penalty Notice carrying a £75 fine to anyone seen allowing their dog to foul on the public highway and failing to remove it.
Offenders refusing to pay a fixed penalty notice risk prosecution, which could result in a fine of up to £1,000.
The Council provide dog bins for the collection of dog waste and arrange for these to be emptied on a regular basis.
Contact us
Public Realm
Environment and Regeneration
Low Hall
Argall Avenue
London E10 7AS
tel 020 8496 3000
fax 020 8521 3577
email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk
