Since the installation of our four neighborhood dog waste stations, our community has been a noticeably more pleasant place for walking and biking. Most dog owners are doing a fantastic job of responsibly picking up after their pooches. The waste stations benefit all residents by helping to encourage this practice.
Keep in mind that the stations are maintained by volunteers. Those involved take turns emptying the cans weekly and disposing of the contents in their own garbage. The bags can get quite heavy, especially in the winter.
Jan Freeman’s team of volunteers thank you in advance for being considerate in your use of the waste stations.
Here are some reminders for ALL residents:
- Stations are for DOG WASTE ONLY. While an occasional candy wrapper or Tim Horton’s
cup are better placed in there than on the ground, these are not designed to
accommodate trash items. - The stations are strategically located for dog owners to dispose of pet waste while
walking the neighborhood. Stations are NOT to be used as a receptacle for accumulated
poop picked up at your own home. Please properly dispose of your collection in your
own garbage rather than burdening the volunteers with it. - Individual poop pick up bags are provided by the HOA and are intended for “emergency
use” in situations where you find yourself short of a bag. Dog owners should carry their
own supply and grab a bag from the station only if they occasionally forget or
underestimate the need for a bag. Under no circumstances is it acceptable for dog
owners to take handfuls of bags at a time from the station to save on purchasing them.
Craneridge Homeowners Association 