Hoboken Rolls Out ‘Adopt-A-Pet Waste Station’ Program

HOBOKEN, NJ — There’s now one less excuse to pick up Fido’s poop in Hoboken.

On Wednesday, Mayor Ravi Bhalla and the City of Hoboken announced the launch of an “adopt-a-pet waste station” program to help encourage people to scoop the poop when they walk their dogs.

The stations, which will include a starter supply of pet waste bags, will be purchased and installed by the city free of charge for property owners or condominium associations who pledge to maintain and refill the station with bags, city officials said.

“My administration is committed to clean streets and sidewalks,” Bhalla said. “I encourage property owners across Hoboken to help play a role and adopt free pet waste stations, which have been successful in reducing pet waste in other regions.”

Interested property owners can fill out an “adopt-a-pet waste station” request form, which will be evaluated by the Department of Environmental Services. If accepted, the city will purchase and install a pet waste station within one block of the property that will include a pet waste bag dispenser, signage and a starter supply of pet waste bags.

For more information or to apply, fill out the pet waste station request form by clicking here.

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