A trial will investigate if turning dog poo into compost is safe after a councillor's experiment.

From 4-month-old puppies to senior canines, about 1,000 dogs assembled in a New York City convention hall last weekend to mingle, play, and get pets from the public. But behind the scenes, one aspect ...

Whether plastic, plant based or compostable, most dog waste bags will still end up in landfill Whether plastic, plant based or compostable, most dog waste bags will still end up in ...

Around 6.5 million tons of [mostly] plastic-wrapped dog poop winds up in landfills in the United States every year. As most cities see it, that’s the only safe option. Unlike wildlife scat, which ...

Curbside composting will be mandatory in all five boroughs of New York City on Oct. 6, this coming Sunday. City residents will have to separate their organic waste from their regular trash starting on ...

After winter storms worsened conditions, lawmakers and residents call for enforcement and accountability from dog owners.

The New York City Council has introduced four bills to address dog waste in public areas after a winter of feces-strewn snow piles. Proposals include stocking waste bag dispensers, piloting composting ...