--- title: Dog Fouling Rules & Poo Bins in York | The New PSPO description: York now has a city-wide PSPO with fines for dog fouling and poor dog control. 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Here is what the rules mean, the fines involved, and simple bag-it-and-bin-it advice. [Lucy](https://www.fluffsyork.co.uk/dog-grooming-tips-and-tricks/author/lucy) Sep 28, 2026 --- Let us be honest, picking up after your dog is nobody's favourite job, but it is one of those non-negotiable bits of being a responsible owner. And in York, the rules recently got a bit firmer. If you walk your dog anywhere in the city, it is worth knowing exactly where you stand, because a moment's carelessness can now cost you a fine and, frankly, it gives the rest of us dog owners a bad name. Here is the plain-English version of the current rules, what the fines are, and how to stay firmly on the right side of them. ## York's city-wide PSPO explained In April 2025 City of York Council agreed a new city-wide Public Space Protection Order, which [came into effect on 1 June 2025](https://www.york.gov.uk/news/article/1668/city-wide-fines-for-dog-fouling-and-poor-control-begin). In plain terms, a PSPO is a legal order that lets the council enforce certain behaviours across public spaces, and this one covers dog fouling and dog control across the whole city rather than just a few named parks. Council officers can now issue fines to people who fail to pick up after their dog or who do not keep their dog under proper control. Evidence can also come from North Yorkshire Police, BID Street Rangers and even members of the public, so it is not only about being caught in the act by an officer. ## What the fines actually are Under the order, failing to control your dog or clean up after it can land you a **Fixed Penalty Notice of £100**, which is reduced to £75 if you pay within 14 days. If it goes to court, the costs can climb far higher: the council has publicised cases where owners of dangerously out-of-control dogs were [ordered to pay thousands](https://www.york.gov.uk/news/article/1884/magistrates-order-owner-of-uncontrolled-dogs-to-pay-2-700). > **Worth knowing:** There are sensible exemptions. People who are registered blind or partially sighted, and anyone in charge of a registered assistance dog, are not caught by these fines. You can read the detail on the council's [Public Space Protection Orders page](https://www.york.gov.uk/community-safety/public-space-protection-orders/4). ## Bag it and bin it, wherever you are The rule that keeps you safe is beautifully simple: **bag it and bin it.** Once it is bagged, dog waste can go in any public litter bin, not just a dedicated dog bin, so there is rarely a good excuse to leave it behind. A few habits make it effortless: - **Always carry more bags than you think you need.** Clip a dispenser to the lead so you are never caught short. - **Bag it straight away**, even on a quiet verge or a field edge. "I'll get it on the way back" is how bags get forgotten. - **Never do the "stick and flick" in public spaces** or hang a full bag on a fence to collect later. Both are exactly what the fines target. - **Use any litter bin.** If the nearest dog bin is full, a normal bin is fine for a tied bag, or simply carry it home. ## Why it matters beyond the fine Dog mess is not just unpleasant. It can carry parasites and bacteria that are genuinely harmful, particularly to children, and it is the single biggest complaint the council hears about dogs. Every owner who cleans up properly is quietly protecting the freedom we all enjoy to walk our dogs in York's lovely green spaces. ## Frequently asked questions **How much is the fine for dog fouling in York?** Failing to pick up after your dog can result in a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice, reduced to £75 if paid within 14 days. Cases that go to court can cost considerably more. **Where does the York PSPO apply?** It is a city-wide order that came into effect on 1 June 2025, covering public spaces across York rather than only specific parks. **Can I put bagged dog waste in a normal litter bin?** Yes. Once it is bagged, dog waste can go in any public litter bin, not only dedicated dog bins. If none is nearby, carry it home. **Are there any exemptions to the fines?** Yes, people who are registered blind or partially sighted, and anyone in charge of a registered assistance dog, are exempt. --- *Fluffs is a professional dog grooming salon in Wigginton, York, offering one-to-one grooming for dogs of every breed and coat type across Haxby, Strensall, Huntington, New Earswick and the surrounding villages. After a good muddy walk in the York parks, we will happily get your dog clean and comfy again. 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