Chinese city launches scheme for dealing with dog mess that’s hard to pooh-pooh
Introduction of all-in-one ‘pet boxes’ has made streets of Jinan much cleaner, residents say
Streets littered with dog poo could soon be a thing of the past in one east China city after the local government installed “pet boxes” to help people clean up after their pooches, local media reported.
The new scheme was introduced recently in Jinan, capital of Shandong province, and has been well received by local residents, news website Wireless Jinan reported on Friday.
“There are many dog owners, and people frequently step in dog poo,” a woman surnamed Wang was quoted as saying.
“The pet boxes make it much more convenient for dog owners to dispose of it.”
Each container is clearly marked with colourful lettering and topped with a figure of a small dog. They feature not only a bin for depositing waste, but also a paper dispenser in case owners are caught short of something suitable in which to wrap their dog’s droppings.