The DSNY is encouraging dog owners to take a pledge to always pick up after their pets with a new city-wide awareness campaign, featuring educational materials and new bag dispensers in high-traffic parks.

In a pilot program, Chicago has installed ten solar-powered smart bins that compact dog waste and notify sanitation crews when they are full, aiming to reduce overflow and keep parks cleaner.

LASAN is beautifying neighborhoods by commissioning local artists to paint murals on public trash receptacles, with a focus on themes of responsible pet ownership and community cleanliness.

A six-month pilot program for composting dog waste collected from dedicated park bins has diverted over 5 tons of waste from landfills, prompting plans for expansion.