It's not just a nuisance, it's a health hazard
Dog feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium, all transmissible to humans, especially children who play in the yard. The U.S. EPA classifies dog waste as a non-point source pollutant in the same category as oil spills and herbicides. When it rains, pathogens wash into storm drains and waterways.
One gram of dog waste can contain up to 23 million fecal bacteria
A single pile left on your lawn actively seeds your grass, soil, and anything your kids or pets track inside with harmful bacteria. (Source: U.S. EPA)
What it does to your lawn
Dog waste is highly acidic and nitrogen-concentrated, it burns and kills grass rather than feeding it. Letting waste freeze into the ground through a Brooks winter then thaw in spring releases concentrated bacteria and ammonia directly into the root zone right when grass is trying to recover from dormancy.
Parasites that survive in soil for years
Roundworm eggs (Toxocara canis) can survive in soil for years after the original deposit. The CDC notes that toxocariasis affects an estimated 14% of Americans, most from soil contact in yards and parks. Dogs can reinfect themselves and each other repeatedly.
How often should waste be removed?
Veterinarians recommend at least weekly for one dog, twice per week for two or more. Our recurring plans are built around exactly this schedule.
Our Pet Waste Removal Pricing
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Weekly Service
From $20 (1 dog) · $30 (2 dogs) · $40 (3+ dogs)
Bi-Weekly Service
From $35 (1 dog) · $45 (2 dogs) · $55 (3+ dogs)
One-Time Cleanup
$90 light · $120 moderate · $160 heavy/neglected