Providing designated dog waste bins in areas used regularly for dog walking encourages owners to dispose of their dog’s waste, helping to keep public areas safe and clean for the enjoyment of all, as well as assisting in the correct disposal of the waste. This is because where dog waste is produced in areas governed by Local Authorities and Housing Associations; it is their responsibility to ensure that it is disposed of in accordance with current legislation.

Dog faeces, is classed by the Environment Agency as “Offensive Waste“, and under The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991, Local Authorities and Housing Associations, among others, have a duty of care to ensure that such waste is segregated and bagged separately from other waste. It must also be disposed of using a registered carrier of controlled waste, holding a current Waste Carrier Licence in accordance with section 2 of the Control of Pollution (Amendment Act) 1989. The waste must then be disposed of in the appropriate disposal stream.

This legislation also requires detailed written records, called Waste Transfer Notes, to be kept by those who produce, (in this case, Local Authorities and Housing Associations), transport, treat or dispose of waste. These Transfer Notes must be signed by both parties involved in the transfer, and copies must be kept for two years. Failure to meet these requirements can result in penalties to the organisation involved.

Bin-it holds a Waste Carrier Licence and provides a service which conforms with all these Regulations, taking the worry out of dealing with the problem.