Speaker Menin: Scoop Act dog waste bills overview

Introduction 872, sponsored by Councilmember Shahana Hanif, would require the Commissioner of DOHMH, in consultation with the Commissioner of Sanitation, to develop and conduct a public education and outreach campaign

to inform the public about dog waste removal and the dangers of failing to remove dog waste.

Thank you to Declan McPherson and Morgan Barrett.

Introduction 864, sponsored by Councilmember Epstein, would require the Commissioner of Parks to establish a pilot program to collect dog waste from dog runs under the Department of Parks jurisdiction for composting.

Thank you to Chris Sartori.

Introduction 880, sponsored by Councilmember Narcisse, would require signage at the entrances and exits of parks and at certain park facilities, stating the rule prohibiting a person from leaving dog waste on the ground

and the associated penalties for violation.

Thank you to Chris Sartori.

Introduction 857A would require the Department of Sanitation to install and regularly fill dog waste bag dispensers on or next to no less than 1,200 public litter baskets on city streets.

Thank you to Morgan Barrett.