Animal fouling

Dog Fouling

Byelaws exist within the District which make it an offence to allow your dog to foul a pavement or grass verge. Byelaws have also been introduced in some parks, recreation areas, beaches and cliff tops to ensure that owners “pick-up” after their dogs.

An ongoing programme exists to identify other areas that would be suitable for voluntary poop-scoop schemes.

If you are not sure what the byelaws mean or where they are in force, contact your local Animal Warden.

It is in the interest of health and hygiene to pick up after your dog and use the dog bins provided because:-

• Diseases can be passed on to people.
• Diseases can be passed from dog to dog
• The unpleasantness of walking dog faeces into the home
• Failing to comply with the Council Byelaws could result in a heavy fine

See the 'Relevant Documents' section of this page for more information.

Dog Bins

In the Lewes District you will find bins which are specifically for the disposal of dog faeces. If your local dog bin is full please contact us to arrange for it to be emptied. If no bins are readily available the dog faeces should be taken home and disposed of in a hygienic manner.

The dog bin is to be used for dog fouling from public highways only. It is not to be used for dog waste, cat litter and household waste from your private residence. Offenders may be prosecuted.

To report misuse or damage to the dog bin please call customer services helpdesk immediately on 01273 484999.

Contact

By e-mail: customer.services@lewes.gov.uk

By telephone: 01273 484999

Or use the following online "Fault Reporting" system if you have access to the Internet:

Use the external link below to the online Fault Reporting system to report Highway and Street Cleansing Faults within the East Sussex area directly to the responsible Authority. It takes you through the necessary steps to report a fault.
frs.accesseastsussex.org/faultReport/faultIntro.aspx