Dog fouling

Report dog foul

Help us clamp down on dog fouling by reporting it, you can:

Report dog fouling online

• Email [email protected]
• Call us on 028 9027 0431

We want to know:

• Where the dog fouling is – the exact location will really help, include street names, areas, or landmarks.
• The time you think the dog fouling happens – do you know what time the offending dog is usually walked?
• What the dog looks like – if you know the colour, breed or size this will help us identify the offender.

Disposing of dog foul

The dog owner is responsible for cleaning up after their dog.

You should always pick up your dog waste and put it in the nearest litter bin. You can use any plastic bag and any litter bin, including your black bin at home. Don't put dog waste in your blue or brown bins as this can contaminate them.

If you do not pick up after your dog, you may receive a £80 fixed penalty notice. If paid within 10 days, the fixed penalty notice will be reduced to £50.

If you don’t pay this fixed penalty notice, we can take you to court where the fine could be up to £1,000.

Tips 

• Carry a plastic bag or 'poop scoop' with you
• Teach your dog to go to the toilet in your garden before you leave home
• Don't let your dog onto the street to foul
• Respect dog-free areas

Pay a fixed penalty notice for dog fouling

You can pay a fixed penalty notice for any dog fouling offences.

You'll need to enter your fixed penalty reference number which is on the top left of the fixed penalty notice. Enter your reference number and surname in the exact format they appear on the notice. You will also need to enter your email address so we can send you a payment confirmation.

Pay a fixed penalty notice

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Dog fouling fixed penalty notices

Our Dog Enforcement Team is actively patrolling our parks and streets to remind owners about responsible dog ownership.

View how many dog control fixed penalty notices have been issued

'Take the lead' survey: tackling dog fouling in Belfast

We are carrying out a survey on the issue of dog fouling. This survey aims to collect your opinion, views and ideas to support the complex issue of tackling dog fouling across Belfast.

We are facing increasing demands on our resources to address this ongoing issue. We need to find ways to change the negative behaviours relating to dog fouling and highlight the health risks associated with dog fouling for the public and for our staff.

We will continue to tackle dog fouling though cleansing, enforcement, communication and education messaging. However, as a society we have a collective responsibility to deal with this issue, and we would like your input to help us build a collaborative strategic approach to tackling dog fouling.

Complete the survey (link opens in new window)

The survey closes on 28 February 2026.