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Hillingdon Council has approved the removal of all 700 dog waste bins in the borough to save £160,000 annually, with £60,000 of the savings allocated to extra street cleaning. The decision, approved on October 22, will see dog waste disposed of in general litter bins or household bins instead, as the council says the current system is no longer necessary and duplicates existing waste services.
The change will be implemented in phases, with stickers reading "I can take dog waste too" placed on litter bins in parks and dog walking areas to encourage proper disposal. The council acknowledges risks such as increased dog fouling but says these can be managed through communication, signage, and enforcement. Around 14.5 tonnes of dog waste are collected monthly under the current system.
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