Poo Squad serves Waterbury, CT from our New Haven location, locally owned by Mark Perez. Your local Poo Squad crew handles recurring dog poop removal, one time cleanups, yard deodorizing, commercial pet waste removal and event pooper scooper services. Call 203-936-6177 to get started.
You know the routine. Let the dog out. Forget the yard for a week. Step outside and, well, watch your step. We know dog poop. Unfortunately. That's exactly why our dog poop pick up New Haven crew makes the drive to Waterbury.
From Bunker Hill to Town Plot: Where Waterbury Dogs Live
Waterbury isn't one big neighborhood. It's a bunch of them, and people here are loyal to theirs. We get it.
Bunker Hill sits northwest of downtown, right up against Watertown. It's mostly single family homes, and many of them fall inside a historic district. Single family homes usually mean backyards. Backyards usually mean dogs.
Town Plot sits at the top of the hill in the west end. It's where Waterbury was first settled back in 1674. Families came up here in the early 1900s looking for more open space, and Chase Park was developed in 1911. More open space means more yard to scoop. You see where this is going.
Same story in Overlook near Fulton Park, plus Bucks Hill, East Mountain, East Farms, Hop Brook and the Woodtick Road area. Different streets, same problem. The dog does the business. Somebody has to pick it up.
Walking the Dog at Fulton Park and Hamilton Park
Waterbury has some serious parks for a city its size. Two of them are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fulton Park covers about 70 acres north of the city center, off Cooke Street. The Olmsted Brothers, a famous landscape architecture firm, designed it. Its quieter section has a rock garden, a rose garden and a lilac path. Lovely for a slow dog walk. Less lovely if someone skipped the bag.
Hamilton Park is the city's oldest park, founded in 1898. It spreads over 93 acres southeast of downtown, with the Mad River along its edge. The wooded eastern section serves as a bird sanctuary. So your dog will have opinions.
Want something closer to home? The city also runs Coe Park on Brookside Road, Lakewood Park on Lakewood Road, Huntingdon Park on Jarrett Avenue and East Mountain Park on East Mountain Road. Bring bags to all of them. Everybody's counting on the dog walker ahead of them.
Waterbury's Dog Rules, Minus the Legalese
Here's the short version of what applies in Waterbury.
- Fouling of Public Places by Dogs. The City Clerk's Code of Ordinances page lists this section (Secs. 96.120 to 96.999), dated September 8, 2025. The title says it plainly: dog messes in public places are a city matter. Pick up after your dog on sidewalks and in parks. Check the full text on the City Clerk's page for the details and penalties.
- Chapter 92: Animals. This chapter covers dog licensing and registration, impoundment and citations. The city amended parts of it in June 2025, so keep your dog's license current.
- Littering, § 131.15. Trash has to be placed so the weather or animals can't scatter it onto streets or other property. Translation: tie the poop bag and keep a lid on the can.
- State law. Connecticut doesn't require leashes everywhere. But under CGS § 22-364, you can't let your dog roam on someone else's land or a public road, sidewalks included, unless it's under your control. Dogs must be leashed in state parks. The Connecticut General Assembly's research report on dog laws lays it out.
Not sure where the bagged stuff should go? Our guide on how to dispose of dog poop safely and legally covers it. For the bigger picture, see dog poop laws and fines by state.
Shelters and Rescues Waterbury Dog People Know
Waterbury Animal Control is a division of the Waterbury Police Department, at 200 Municipal Road. It enforces state and city dog laws and shelters pets waiting for new homes. Adoption hours run Monday through Friday, 11 am to 3 pm, and weekends by appointment. The number is 203-574-6909.
One thing to know: Animal Control doesn't remove nuisance wildlife like raccoons, skunks or opossums. That matters for your yard. Wondering whether dog poop attracts raccoons? A clean yard gives them one less reason to visit.
Waterbury also has a busy rescue scene. Waterbury Woof Pack CT is a volunteer group that champions the animals at Waterbury Animal Control. Spotty Dog Rescue is based in Waterbury. Rose Hope Animal Refuge is a small, no kill rescue in town. Adopt from any of them and you've got a new best friend. And a new poop schedule. We can help with that part.
What Dog Poop Pick Up Costs in Waterbury
No mystery pricing. Here's what our New Haven location charges for dog poop removal:
- Weekly, 1 dog: $77.96 per month ($17.99 per visit)
- Weekly, 2 dogs: $90.96 per month ($20.99 per visit)
- Bi-weekly, 1 dog: $69.32 per month
- Bi-weekly, 2 dogs: $82.32 per month
- One time cleanup, 1 or 2 dogs: $45
Just need a reset? Book a one time cleanup and we'll clear the whole yard in one visit.
When the Snow Melts Off Your Waterbury Yard
January through March is peak poop scooping season. Snow covers everything for weeks. Then it melts, and every forgotten pile shows up at once. Surprise.
That thaw is a great time for a one time cleanup. Then add yard deodorizing if the smell lingers once things warm up. And no, those piles don't help the lawn. Here's why dog poop is bad for grass.
Waterbury Businesses and Events Count Too
Run an apartment complex, a condo association or a dog friendly business in Waterbury? Our commercial pet waste removal keeps common areas clean for tenants and customers.
Hosting a dog walk, adoption day or festival? Our event pooper scooper services handle the cleanup so you can enjoy the day.
Let's Get Your Waterbury Yard Back
Whether you're in Bunker Hill, Town Plot or anywhere between Fulton Park and Hamilton Park, we've got you. Your dog keeps doing what dogs do. We handle the mess. You get the yard back. Visit Poo Squad New Haven or call 203-936-6177, and our dog poop pick up New Haven crew will take it from there.