The City of Essex Junction would like to encourage residents to emphasize public health and safety by picking up after their dogs. Pet waste is a major source of bacteria and can lead to excess nutrients in local waters. Pet waste can also transmit diseases and parasites to humans and pets.
A dog that defecates in any public area (sidewalks, Champlain Valley Expo, parks, etc.) or on the private property of another person and whose owner does not immediately remove the fecal material and dispose of it in a sanitary manner is in violation of the City’s Regulation of Dog ordinance.
The best practice for disposing of pet waste is to use a pet waste bag. Pet waste bags can be picked up for free at the City Offices or purchased at a pet supply store. Once you have used a bag, dispose of it and its contents in a trash receptacle, keeping our streets, sidewalks, and waterways clean and safe for everyone to enjoy. Follow these guidelines to ensure you and your dog are courteous community members.