Do you put bags of dog poop in other peoples trash cans?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do if I the trash hasn't been picked up yet and I know that it will be picked up shortly. It's better than leaving the feces in the persons yard.

Why does everyone argue that THAT is the alternative. It is your JOB to clean up after YOUR pet. Not my job to PAY for disposal of your dog's feces. Grow up and be responsible about it or you aren't a good pet owner, period. Leaving it on the ground is not an option at all. It is not just trash it is the MOST offensive kind of trash. You want me to poop in your garbage? How can you argue that you shouldn't have to carry it home? I don't have a dog so my trash can shouldn't smell like one. That is what give dog owners a bad rep. Lazy, inconsiderate people too good to carry poo, then don't get an animal you have to clean up after. Do you walk your cat littler or baby diapers to another person's house? No, then why would you think this is okay.

[Anonymous]

No, it's rude and gross. Those little bags typically won't get removed, they'll stay at the bottom.

Carry the poop home and toss it. Or toss it in a PUBLIC trashcan, like at a park.

Not rocket science.

[Anonymous]

PLEASE don't do this.

Helpful hint: if you're wondering whether or not you're being rude and the question has the words "my dog's poop" in it, the answer is YES.

If anyone ever has to come into contact with your dog's waste, you're rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In DC trash bins are public property.

Maybe in DC, but not in MD. We buy our own bins and pay for our trash pick up though property taxes or private depending on where you are.

[Anonymous]

I do before pickup.

[Anonymous]

I always pick up after my dogs and I never assume that it's o.k. to throw the poop bag in my neighbors' trash. I have had people see me carrying the poop bag and offer their trashcans - which is very much appreciated!

[Anonymous]

I always throw it out when I get home or in a dog disposal can when there is one. No reason why I should put my dog's poop in someone else's trash can, regardless of when it's getting picked up. Even as a dog owner, I don't want people dumping their dog poop (or ANY of their trash for that matter) in my trash can.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't have a dog but people put bags of dog poop in my trash. Our house backs on to the Whitehaven trail so there are a lot of dog walkers. There are special bins for dog poop which I'd rather were used, but I'd much rather find bags in my trash than my son finding poop in the grass where he plays.

I would put something REALLY scary on top of the trash every time so that they get the poop scared out of them. Maybe some kind of jack-in-the box clown?

[Anonymous]

I know this is a two year old post but I have to chime in because it appeared at the top of Google results for "somones putting dogshit in my garbage can" (appropriate search right?). Let me know add something to this conversation which I see is missing.

1) What happens if the same person puts their dog shit into YOUR trashcan four weeks in a row? Is that a message? I should also mention this individual lives 5 houses down.

2) I first became annoyed by this because I sadly had to retrieve an important receipt from my own trash. Sucks I know but you would have a poor argument for saying that's my own problem. Sometimes I also add another bag before morning. I shouldn't have to run into smelly dog feces the moment I pull off the lid.

3) Someone mentioned that the can is public property. I had to buy mine, so that is a bunch of BS.

4) This is illegal in some states/municipalities. And if its not in yours, it should be.

I support others arguments that YOUR pets feces is YOUR responsibility, no matter how I feel about pets or pet owners. If there is a scrap of garbage on or near my property and someone throws it away, I might actually be thankful. But this is quite the opposite.

If you think otherwise, congratulations, you are one of the well over 50% of people in this country who make things worse for everyone else and need a donkey kick in the head. I hope you have a horrible day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know this is a two year old post but I have to chime in because it appeared at the top of Google results for "somones putting dogshit in my garbage can" (appropriate search right?). Let me know add something to this conversation which I see is missing.

1) What happens if the same person puts their dog shit into YOUR trashcan four weeks in a row? Is that a message? I should also mention this individual lives 5 houses down.

2) I first became annoyed by this because I sadly had to retrieve an important receipt from my own trash. Sucks I know but you would have a poor argument for saying that's my own problem. Sometimes I also add another bag before morning. I shouldn't have to run into smelly dog feces the moment I pull off the lid.

3) Someone mentioned that the can is public property. I had to buy mine, so that is a bunch of BS.

4) This is illegal in some states/municipalities. And if its not in yours, it should be.

I support others arguments that YOUR pets feces is YOUR responsibility, no matter how I feel about pets or pet owners. If there is a scrap of garbage on or near my property and someone throws it away, I might actually be thankful. But this is quite the opposite.

If you think otherwise, congratulations, you are one of the well over 50% of people in this country who make things worse for everyone else and need a donkey kick in the head. I hope you have a horrible day.

I would confront the individual and ask them what they thought they were doing. I have had this happen on trash day when the bins are on the curb. Sometimes the poop bag gets stuck to the trashcan and stinks to high heaven in summer.

[Anonymous]

No - I put it in their mailbox.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you really have to start this thread again? You don't get enough of people spewing their hatred for animals and animal owners? Please, spare us.

Maybe if you didn't leave poop on other people's property, you would get less hate.

Just a thought.

[Anonymous]

If the trash can is on the street. Yes.

Also in DC most trash cans have printed on them that they are the property of the government.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If my trash collectors dumped the whole bin into the truck I don't think I would care too much but mine just pull the bags out so they don't take the little bags of poop and I am left dealing with it.

So yes, it is rude.

Yes, this exactly. How is this difficult to understand?

[Anonymous]

Only a couple of times, when their doors have been unlocked.