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Wanneroo Approves Five-Year, $2.5 Million Rollout of Dog-Waste Bag Dispensers

The five-year rollout answers resident complaints about park hygiene.

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In an effort to encourage more people to pick up after their dogs, the City of Wanneroo is officially increasing its dog waste bag dispensers in local parks sixfold.

Overview

  • The council voted 12–2 to make dispensers a standard feature on new and replacement park bins as part of the expansion.
  • The program adds 507 dispensers to reach roughly 486 parks, up from 102 dispensers currently installed across 81 parks.
  • The city cites a worst‑case $2.5 million cost driven by twice‑weekly refills, increased bin servicing and additional staffing.
  • Officials noted biodegradable bags and an estimated usage of about three million bags per year, with focus on off‑lead areas, dog beaches and high‑use parks.
  • A minority of councillors objected to using ratepayer funds for pet supplies, while supporters referenced frequent complaints and alignment with neighboring Joondalup’s broader network.